The Committee for the First Amendment, an activist collective of artists and cultural leaders founded by Jane Fonda , is hosting Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment with a starry lineup in NYC. The event — set for June 14, which is Flag Day — will feature live performances and appearances by Fonda, Bette Midler , Joy Reid, Patti Smith , Rufus Wainwright, Sasha Allen and Broadway Inspirational Voices for a 90-minute celebration. “Music has long been a tool to stand up to authoritarianism, and I am honored to spend the evening with these fiercely committed, talented, and brilliant people to celebrate our First Amendment rights,” Fonda said in a statement.…