The United States Must be a Safe Haven for Journalists like Emilio Gutiérrez-Soto
PEN America is proud to join an amicus brief in support of award-winning journalist Emilio Gutiérrez-Soto's case for asylum in the U.S. Deporting him and his son to Mexico… More
Release of Tibetan Poet Shokjang an Overdue Welcome Development
“This is a joyful day for those who support free expression in Tibet, as a writer whose only crime was peacefully expressing himself is now out of prison. However,… More
China’s Tightening Grasp on Social Media Offers a Potent Tool of Repression for President-for-Life Xi Jinping, PEN America Report Warns
With an increasing array of technological, legal, and ideological tools at its disposal, Beijing is ever more able and willing to systematically erase expressions of dissent, silencing internet users… More
Egyptian Prosecutors’ Decision to Seek Death Penalty for Photojournalist Shawkan Political Theater at the Expense of Human Rights
"This show trial is in keeping with the Egyptian regime's complete and consistent disregard for even the most basic norms of justice and human rights. As a dedicated photojournalist,… More
Cartoonist Ramón Esono Ebalé Freed from Prison in Equatorial Guinea
An Equatorial Guinean court on released an artist imprisoned on dubious charges for nearly six months, 18 human rights groups including PEN America said today. The prosecution dropped all… More
Polk State College’s Refusal to Display “Controversial” Artwork an Alarming Disregard for Artistic Freedom on Campus
"At a moment when universities around the country are struggling with deeply challenging issues around free expression and students are engaging in debate on these and other crucial matters, Polk… More
Attack on prominent professor and writer Zafar Iqbal threatens free speech in Bangladesh
“Although the government’s initial response has been encouraging, we call on authorities to fully investigate the attacker’s links to militant groups and to prosecute both the perpetrator and the… More
Mnuchin’s Refusal to Allow Release of UCLA Lecture and Discussion Video a Thin-Skinned Reaction to Exercise of Free Expression
"In light of frequent rhetoric about students being 'snowflakes' who try to prevent controversial speech from being heard and hide from real disagreements, it is ironic that the Treasury Secretary was… More
Murder of Slovakian Journalist a Crime Against Press Freedom and Democratic Values
"Ján Kuciak's death is a reprehensible crime against all journalists and the democratic values they protect. The international community must stand in solidarity with Slovakia's journalists to speak out against such… More
Trial Set for Imprisoned Artist in Equatorial Guinea
The trial of an artist on dubious counterfeiting charges, apparently brought in retaliation for drawing cartoons critical of the government, will be a test both of the independence of… More