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DARE: Parkland School Turns to Experimental Surveillance Software That Can Flag Students as Threats
One year after the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, some school districts turn to increased monitoring and surveillance of students on campus... More
Arrest of Maria Ressa Exposes Philippines Government’s Intention to Stamp Out Investigative Journalism
By arresting her on these absurd and baseless charges, concerning an article published 7 years ago and prior to the enactment of the very law under which she is… More
DARE: Trump Condemns Attacks on Media after BBC Incident
President Trump’s spokesperson says he 'condemns violence … including against members of the press' after journalist is assaulted at his El Paso rally... More
A Continued Call: Jamal Khashoggi’s Murderers Must Be Held Accountable
If this murder gets swept under the rug, the Saudis will know they are untouchable. And every other autocrat will have reason to suspect they might be, too. More
DARE: Trump Supporter Attacks BBC Cameraman at El Paso Rally
Supporter at a Trump rally in El Paso, Texas, attacks BBC cameraman Ron Skeans. (See PEN America's statement.) Reports show that hedge fund and Digital... More
President Trump’s Character Assassination Against the Press Is Irresponsible, Manifestly Dangerous
Yet again we see evidence that President Trump's steady campaign of character assassination being waged against the news media is not just irresponsible but manifestly dangerous. Those present at… More
DARE: Trump Administration Resists Deadline on Inquiry into Saudi Role in Khashoggi Killing
Trump administration ignores deadline to respond to inquiries about Saudi role in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, prompting demands from... More
Google’s Reported Decision to Delete Search Results a “Troubling Sign of Capitulation” to Russian Censorship
Reports that Google has begun deleting from its search engine websites banned inside Russia is a disturbing sign that the digital giant may be compromising on its users’ right… More
White House’s Refusal to Report to Congress on Khashoggi Killing a Disgrace
This failure to act enables impunity, puts journalists and dissidents around the world at risk, and sends an alarming message that will only empower autocrats. PEN America continues to call… More
DARE: Jeff Bezos Accuses National Enquirer of ‘Extortion and Blackmail’
Jeff Bezos accuses American Media Inc., the company behind The National Enquirer, of extortion and blackmail, setting off speculation of ties between... More