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Pompeo Weighs Tarring Human Rights Groups As ‘Anti-Semitic’
"It is frankly abhorrent—and an affront to the First Amendment—to see the U.S. government pull directly from the playbook of dictators the world over by attempting to smear and… More
As Saudia Arabia Hosts W20 Summit, Women’s Rights Activists Remain Imprisoned
"The cruel and unjust incarceration that women such as Loujain Al-Hathloul and Nasrin Sotoudeh face represent the harrowing experiences of many others detained in the prisons of Saudi Arabia… More
Temperature Check, Vol. Nine: The Election Issue
Manhattan DA Candidate Lucy Lang explores a district attorney’s role during COVID-19, and writer/activist Corey “Al-Ameen” Patterson details the importance of voting behind bars. More
Works of Justice Podcast: Manhattan DA Candidate Lucy Lang on the Importance of Local Elections
Prison and Justice Writing Program intern Nicolette Natale speaks with Lucy Lang about the role of a district attorney, particularly during the era of COVID-19. More
An Act to Increase Voter Registration and Participation
In his essay, Corey “Al-Ameen” Patterson writes about felony voter disenfranchisement laws and the importance of ensuring the right to vote behind bars. More
The PEN Pod: How Social Media Platforms Are Moderating Election Disinformation with Matt Bailey
“How do these platforms interact with our democracies? Interact with our elections?” More
The PEN Pod: Elevating Indigenous Authors with David Heska Wanbli Weiden
“I hope that the novel speaks not just to Native readers, but to folks who want to learn about voices that they may not be familiar with.” More
PEN America Welcomes Rep. Schiff’s Bill Promoting Accountability for Human Rights Violations Against Journalists
“Rep. Schiff’s bill is an important step toward expanding protections for journalists who face risks of imprisonment, torture, and even death for the work they do every day discerning… More
PEN America: Facebook, Twitter Must Move Fast to Clarify Policies on Disinformation After New York Post Controversy
(New York, NY) — Earlier this week, Twitter and Facebook took steps to limit posting and amplification in relation to a New York Post article on emails purportedly belonging… More
The PEN Pod: On Facebook Bans and China’s Influence on Academic Freedom with Suzanne Nossel
“The question of whether the platforms would do the same for the other side. . . I think we’re better off if everybody feels they’re treated more or less… More
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