Jane Fonda Revives Cold War-Era Activist Group To Defend Free Speech
She has launched the 21st century incarnation of the Committee for the First Amendment, originally formed in 1947 in response to Congressional hearings aimed against screenwriters and directors and their alleged Communist ties.
Emotional Jimmy Kimmel Says in Late-Night Return He Never Intended To Make Light of Kirk’s Killing
The incident triggered a national discussion about freedom of speech and President Donald Trump’s ability to police the words of journalists, commentators and even comics.
Trump Has Managed Another Republican Makeover Since Kirk’s Assassination, This Time on Free Speech
The contradictions have jarred even some traditional Trump allies who have warned against the erosion of First Amendment protections.
In Battles Over Free Speech, Comedians Are Often Center Stage
As long as jokes have been told, comedians have drawn the ire of the powerful. That has often put comedians on the front lines of free-speech battles.
Democrats Introduce Bill To Protect Free Speech Following Kimmel Suspension
Congressional Democrats have denounced the Trump administration’s threats against political critics and unveiled a bill that would bolster free speech protections against government officials.
Kimmel’s Suspension Is the Latest Display of Trump’s Growing Power Over the US Media Landscape
Trump has extracted multimillion-dollar settlements, forced companies into costly litigation and prompted changes to programming that he found objectionable.
A Timeline of Trump’s Fights With Media, Including Jimmy Kimmel and The New York Times
President Donald Trump has had a contentious relationship with news organizations, and the media in general, during both his terms in office.
Trump’s Moves Against the Media Mirror Approaches by Authoritarian Leaders To Silence Dissent
Trump has filed lawsuits against outlets whose coverage he dislikes, threatened to revoke TV broadcast licenses and sought to bend news organizations and social media companies to his will.