Jane Fonda’s Anthem for Free Speech

While Trump celebrated his birthday with cage fights at the White House, Jane Fonda ignited a nationwide movement with her “Rise Up, Sing Out” event — a livestreamed celebration of free speech and resistance, hosted at a historic suffragist venue in NYC. Relaunching her Committee for the First Amendment, Fonda rallied women across the country, from Springfield, Ohio, to urban viewing parties, to stand against Trump’s censorship efforts. Featuring Julia Roberts, Lily Gladstone, Patti Smith, and Rufus Wainwright, the event blended poetry, music, and activism, honoring LGBTQ+ rights, Blacklisted artists, and the enduring power of protest. Closing with a stirring rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” it became a anthem of unity, resilience, and hope — a quiet, powerful counterpoint to the chaos elsewhere. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ef8cfc3976ae1b43