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Freedom to Write Index 2020
During 2020, at least 273 writers, academics, and public intellectuals in 35 countries were in prison or unjustly held in detention in connection with their writing, their work, or… More
Myanmar Junta Must Reverse Its Path of Censorship and Abuse
Against a backdrop of escalating violence against protesters, the military junta in Myanmar continues to escalate its restrictions on free expression and access to information this week. More
The PEN Ten: An Interview with Hanif Abdurraqib
“I’ve needed stories as a way to keep loved ones alive, as a way to contextualize histories, as a way to push back against things I was told to… More
Cancellation of Angela Davis Event Alarming, Profoundly Disappointing
Students at Butler University in Indiana allege that an event featuring Angela Davis, which was to take place this week, was abruptly cancelled by university administrators. More
PEN America Report: Social Media Companies Must Take Concrete Action Now to Blunt Online Abuse
A new report by PEN America spells out a series of clear, consequential product fixes that Facebook, Twitter, and other social media companies should implement immediately to protect users… More
Facebook, Twitter, and the World’s Most Dangerous Amusement Park
Writer and PEN America Trustee Jennifer Finney Boylan draws a connection between Facebook, Twitter, and the world’s most dangerous amusement park. More
No Excuse for Abuse
Online abuse is a pervasive problem. In this report, PEN America recommends concrete, actionable changes that social media companies can make now to protect people facing online harassment. More
Works of Justice Podcast: Erika Cohn
Prison and Justice Writing Volunteer Coordinator Mery Concepción speaks with director Erika Cohn about her new film, ”Belly of the Beast.” More
Facebook’s Inch Deep, Mile-Wide Human Rights Policy
Is Facebook’s new human rights policy enough? The platform is committing to dialogue, but seems more interested in self-congratulation than reform. More
Discriminatory LGBTQIA+ Education Bill in Tennessee is Attempt to Silence Truth
"This bill is an appalling assault on freedom of expression at its most basic level—the freedom to represent the truth of human existence." More
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