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Artists Revive First Amendment Committee to Defend Free Speech

Prominent figures like Billie Eilish and Spike Lee unite to protect artists' rights. The committee warns of government campaigns to silence critics.

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Artists Revive First Amendment Committee to Defend Free Speech

The Committee for the First Amendment has been revived, with over 550 artists and industry professionals joining forces to defend free speech and expression. This move comes in response to recent controversies and perceived suppression of free speech, particularly in the entertainment industry.

The committee, originally formed during the McCarthy Era in 1947, is now urging every American and global artist to join them in their mission. The initiative was sparked by the recent suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live, which lost Disney 1.7 million subscribers across its streaming channels. Kimmel's show was reinstated on September 23, with Kimmel addressing his comments about the shooting of Charlie Kirk, stating he never intended to 'make light' of the murder.

Musicians, actors, directors, and writers such as Billie Eilish, Gracie Abrams, Janelle Monae, Pedro Pascal, Spike Lee, and Jane Fonda have joined the cause. The committee's official statement reads that the federal government is once again engaged in a campaign to silence critics in various industries, including the entertainment industry. Meanwhile, the decision to have ICE present at Bad Bunny's 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show has been criticized, with a member of Donald Trump's administration calling it 'shameful'.

The revival of the Committee for the First Amendment signals a united front among artists and industry professionals against perceived suppression of free speech. With prominent figures joining the cause, the committee aims to defend and protect the rights of artists and critics in the face of government campaigns to silence dissenting voices.

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