Summary
Over 550 celebrities, including Jane Fonda and John Legend, have restarted the Committee for the First Amendment to support free speech. This group, originally formed during the McCarthy Era, aims to protect constitutional rights against government actions they see as suppressive.
Key Facts
- The Committee for the First Amendment was originally created in the 1940s.
- The McCarthy Era involved government actions against suspected communists, affecting many in the entertainment industry.
- The relaunched group includes film directors, musicians, comedians, and actors.
- Jane Fonda, whose father was part of the original committee, is a key figure in this effort.
- The group believes that current government actions are threatening free speech across various sectors.
- The celebrities emphasize that defending free speech is not a political issue but a fundamental right.
- Actress Fran Drescher, a former union president, is also part of this group.
