Celebrities counter Trump’s America 250 rhetoric with ‘On Tyranny’ reading
Summary
A group of well-known actors and activists created a video reading from the book "On Tyranny" by Timothy Snyder. They released this video as a response to the White House’s celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary.Key Facts
- The video features a reading from "On Tyranny," a book about resisting propaganda and authoritarianism.
- Narrator Sarah Jessica Parker leads the reading.
- Other participants include Mark Ruffalo, Joan Baez, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Margaret Atwood, Leslie Odom Jr., and Ted Danson.
- The video was released on the same day as official White House events for America’s 250th anniversary.
- The project aims to offer a different message than the government-led celebrations.
- "On Tyranny" is known for its advice on standing up against threats to democracy.
- The video highlights concerns about political power and civil rights in the United States.
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