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Jane Fonda to Host Free Speech Concert on Trump's 80th Birthday

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actress Jane Fonda is organizing a "Rally, Raise Your Voice" concert in New York on Donald Trump's 80th birthday.
  • The event aims to defend free speech and democracy, which Fonda believes were attacked during Trump's presidency.
  • Fonda, an activist for decades, is also opposing a major media company merger and has revived a committee founded by her father to protect artists.

Jane Fonda is set to host a concert titled "Rally, Raise Your Voice" in New York City on the same day Donald Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with a martial arts tournament. The event will take place at the historic City Hall, focusing on defending free speech and democracy, principles Fonda asserts were undermined during Trump's time in office.

The concert will feature performances by notable artists including Julia Roberts, Patti Smith, and Rufus Wainwright. At 88 years old, Fonda brings a long history of activism, dating back to the Black Panthers in the 1960s and extending to recent climate change protests where she has been arrested multiple times. A documentary about her life, "Gaslit," highlighting the detrimental effects of oil extraction, is also being released.

Fonda is also voicing opposition to a proposed $110 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros., expressing concerns that such consolidation could lead to concessions toward the government. She has recently revived the First Amendment Committee, an organization originally established by her father in 1947 to shield artists from state repression.

Reflecting on the importance of artistic freedom, Fonda stated, "We artists cannot exist without the First Amendment." Her actions highlight a continued commitment to activism and a defense of civil liberties, positioning her event as a counterpoint to the celebrations planned for Trump's birthday.

We artists cannot exist without the First Amendment.

— Jane FondaEmphasizing the critical role of the First Amendment for artistic expression.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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