02/08/2026
FOR FREE SPEECH DURING THESE DARK - DANGEROUS TIMES...
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The Committee for the First Amendment is a large collective of artists, storytellers, and cultural leaders standing together to defend free expression against government repression, industry complicity, and intimidation.
Free speech is not partisan — it is the cornerstone of democracy, the lifeblood of art, and a global beacon for freedom. History has taught us: silence is complicity, and solidarity is our only defense.
The formation of this Committee is not a warning shot. This is the beginning of a sustained fight.
We draw inspiration from the original Committee for the First Amendment, when artists like Lauren Bacall, Lucille Ball, Judy Garland, Humphrey Bogart, Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, and Henry Fonda stood together against attacks on the First Amendment during the darkness of the McCarthy era. Today, we continue in that spirit: preparing for what’s coming, resisting with non-cooperation—but always non-violence— when needed, and ensuring our collective voice is loud and purposeful in these dangerous times.
