The Committee for the First Amendment is a contemporary free speech advocacy coalition relaunched in 2025. It was revived in response to perceived attacks on expression and censorship by government and industry. Because free speech is viewed as foundational to democracy, the group’s members emphasize solidarity and resistance to repression.
The organization draws inspiration from its original 1947 namesake, which stood against McCarthy-era repression of Hollywood artists. Because history has shown how easily dissent can be targeted, the revived committee uses statements, public letters, and high-profile support to amplify concerns about government intimidation.
Today, hundreds of cultural figures — including actors, writers, and directors — have signed the Committee’s mission statement to defend free speech. Because this is positioned as a broad civil liberties issue, the coalition states that defending expression is not a partisan matter but a constitutional one.
Supporters are encouraged to join publicly by adding their names to the Committee’s statement of purpose online. Because coordinated voices are believed to be stronger, this open “Join Us” process is emphasized for colleagues across creative industries and allied sectors.
Extra Links & How to Engage
The main website explains the Committee’s mission and historical roots in defending speech and artistic freedom. A Join page invites cultural workers to sign on and support the statement against censorship. Social media accounts linked from the site extend reach and encourage broader public engagement. News reports from major outlets detail the Committee’s relaunch and the list of signatories, which includes over 550 prominent figures.
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Official Committee Home & Mission — embedded via committeeforthefirstamendment.com
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Join & Sign On — embedded via the Committee’s Join page
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Social Channels & Amplification — embedded links from main site