Don’t Censor America
We demand that our voices be heard.
The warning signs are clear. Free speech, a cornerstone of American democracy, is at risk: books banned, journalists attacked, and facts distorted. This election season, join writers, journalists, artists, and educators across America and pledge to stand up to book bans and educational censorship, fight disinformation, and defend journalists. We demand that our voices be heard. Don’t Censor America.
Defend the Freedom to Read and Learn
Books banned. Professors Fired. Librarians Threatened. Textbooks Censored. American education is under attack, and we stand with educators and librarians in defending the freedom to read and learn. Attend your local school board meetings, vote in your local elections, and speak up about the right to read.
5 Ways to Fight Book Bans
Here are five things you can do today to fight book bans in your community and beyond >>
What to Say at Public Meetings
We have some simple suggestions about how to talk about book bans at school board or library meetings >>
Spread Facts, Not Falsehoods
Disinformation is designed to inflame emotions and get us to share before we think. Especially during an election, news happens fast and emotions are high. Fight disinformation by being your own fact-checker. Take a beat and ask yourself: Can I trust that this information is accurate? Should I wait to see if this information will be verified? Think critically, and share responsibly.
Media Literacy Toolkit
It is vital that we all become more discerning consumers of information and news. Here are five quick tips for defending against disinformation >>
How to Talk to Friends and Family Who Share Misinformation
Your friends and family may be spreading misinformation, which is shared by people who may not know the information is false >>
A Journalist’s Guide to Combating Disinformation
PEN America has developed resources to help journalists detect, monitor, and report on disinformation and build greater trust with their communities >>
Support Journalists
Journalists uphold democracy by providing essential information and oversight about what’s happening in our communities. But they’re facing growing threats, online and off. By defending journalists and championing fact-based reporting, you can help hold elected officials, candidates, and governments accountable.
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