
After almost 80 years since McCarthyism, Jane Fonda renews Committee for the First Amendment: ‘The stakes are too high’
In a powerful statement that resonates with the current socio-political landscape, Jane Fonda has breathed new life into the Committee for the First Amendment, a group that holds significant historical importance. This reimagined initiative marks an attempt to draw parallels between the past and the present, recognizing that the fight for free speech and artistic expression remains a crucial cause. Fonda’s decision to revitalize the committee comes at a time when the United States is grappling with rising tensions surrounding censorship, political expression, and the role of media in democracy.Reflecting on a significant historical eventThe Committee for the First Amendment…