Supporting Journalists
PEN America defends journalists against abuse, fights the spread of disinformation, and supports local journalism.
Journalists uphold democracy by providing essential information about what’s happening in our communities and holding the powerful to account. But they’re facing growing threats, online and off. By supporting journalists and championing fact-based reporting, PEN America is working to defend free speech and democracy.
Defend Yourself and Your Writing
PEN America defends journalists facing online abuse.
Facts Forward: Helping Journalists Fight Disinformation
PEN America has developed resources to help journalists detect, monitor, and report on disinformation and build greater trust with their communities.
Facts Forward Interview Series
This series features journalists and experts with extensive experience in navigating political and other forms of disinformation in order to provide best practices, insights into how to identify and counter disinformation, case studies, and other tips from practitioners.
Research & Reports
PEN America’s research on disinformation and online abuse can help journalists fight for truths.
-
The Power of Peer Support
-
Speech in the Machine
-
Building Resilience
-
Shouting into the Void
-
Impact Report
-
Noticias duras
-
Hard News
-
No Excuse for Abuse
-
Truth on the Ballot
-
Faking News
Advocating for Writers at Risk Globally
Freedom to Write Index 2023
PEN America tracks the countries and regimes most often endangering writers and other public intellectuals whose work challenges their rule. More >>
Writers at Risk Database
A searchable catalog of the writers, journalists, artists, academics, and public intellectuals under threat around the world. More >>
