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Jimmy Kimmel Returns to Air Amid Political and Free Speech Battles

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Source: The Guardian
Jimmy Kimmel Returns to Air Amid Political and Free Speech Battles
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Jimmy Kimmel returned to his show after a suspension caused by political backlash over his comments on a shooting, with Kimmel condemning government attempts to silence comedians as 'anti-American' and emphasizing the importance of free speech, amid widespread support and ongoing pre-emptions by some affiliate stations.

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  1. Jimmy Kimmel says Trump ‘tried his best’ to cancel him, as his show returns to air after suspension  The Guardian
  2. An emotional Kimmel returns to ABC and assails Trump’s ‘un-American’ attacks on free speech  CNN
  3. Jimmy Kimmel’s Return to Late Night Sparks Reactions From Celebrities and Politicians  The New York Times
  4. Join the ACLU and Over 400 Artists to Defend Free Speech  American Civil Liberties Union
  5. For Ted Cruz, the Real Wager Isn’t Kimmel — It’s Conservatism  Politico

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