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DARE: 2 Federal Judges Rule Against Trump’s Latest Travel Ban
Second federal judge issues halt to newfangled Trump country-based travel ban citing comments and tweets by the President in finding that the ban unlawfully excludes Muslims (see PEN America… More
Requiem for a Hot Comb
Getting your hair straightened for the first time was like being inducted into a black women’s secret society. The sisterhood of perpetual hair maintenance. The sisterhood had an awful... More
The Art Buyer
I used to teach but now I work “in start-up tech” / And I’m trying to turn back. / The company I work for just fired half of everyone… More
Egypt: Ongoing arbitrary detention and serious health concerns of prominent writer
PEN is deeply concerned about the well-being of Hesham Gaafar, a prominent Egyptian writer and the head of Mada Foundation for Media Development (MADA). Gaafar has been arbitrary detained since October 21,… More
Muslim Ban 3.0 Halted for Same Reasons as 2.0
The social value of culture comes from its ability to break down barriers of nationality and religion, to show our shared humanity. Today’s rulings reflect exactly that. More
DARE: NFL owners emerge from full day of meetings without requirement for players to stand for anthem
NFL owners cede to players’ demands to be able to protest, and agree to work with them on social justice issues at the core of #TakeAKnee. President Trump’s pick... More
Narrative Through Community
Our communities are being polarized and manipulated with competing notions of the truth…How do we address these divisions of outright truth and lie? Research provides a necessary starting point. More
Transfer of Oleg Sentsov to High-Security Prison a Sinister Move to Punish Free Expression
Upon his transfer to a high-security facility for those convicted of serious offenses, let us remember that Oleg Sentsov has yet to commit a crime. More
Murder of Maltese Journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia a Barbaric Attack on Press Freedom
The killing of Daphne Caruana Galizia is an attack against all journalists dedicated to the crucial and difficult work of investigating corruption. More
DARE: Firm behind Trump dossier refuses to comply with Russia probe subpoena
Firm that prepared notorious Trump dossier cites First Amendment grounds, among others, for refusing to comply with House Intelligence Committee subpoena. NFL owners meet to discuss player protests amid... More
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