Ukrainian Journalist Mykola Semena Faces New Phase of Trial
As Ukrainian journalist Mykola Semena faces the next phase of his trial for charges stemming from his criticism of Russia’s annexation of Crimea, PEN America calls for all charges… More
DARE: Daily Alert on Rights and Expression
North Carolina officials reach compromise on "bathroom bill" that is criticized by LGBT advocates, DOE office bans use of phrase "climate change, and more. More
United States: University of Tennessee’s decision to terminate WUTC radio reporter Jacqui Helbert is an overreaction
The decision to terminate WUTC radio reporter Jacqui Helbert following allegations of unethical reporting practices was an overreaction on the part of the University of Tennessee Chattanooga, PEN America… More
Mauritania: Publishing and rights groups demand justice for imprisoned blogger Mohamed Cheikh Ould Mkheitir
This letter was sent by the International Publishers Association and additional signatories, including PEN America, to the Mauritanian authorities in their respective countries. Mauritania: Publishing and rights groups demand justice for… More
United States: PEN America Urges Arkansas House of Representatives to Reject Proposed Howard Zinn Ban Bill
PEN America sent this letter to every member of the Arkansas House of Representatives on March 28, 2017 Arkansas House of Representatives State Capitol 500 Woodlane St. Suite 350 Little… More
DARE: Daily Alert on Rights and Expression
Sean Spicer tells a reporter to stop shaking her head, how Russian propaganda is covering the Russian protests, and more. More
PEN America to Honor Imprisoned Ukrainian Writer and Filmmaker Oleg Sentsov with 2017 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award
The abduction, abuse, and baseless conviction of Oleg Sentsov are emblematic of Russian President Vladimir Putin's refusal to countenance dissent. More
Detention and Sentencing of Protesters Continues in Belarus
Detaining peaceful protesters is a clear violation of human rights, and Belarus must immediately and unconditionally drop all charges and free them, says PEN America. More
DARE: Daily Alert on Rights and Expression
Advocates file Freedom of Information Act after seizure of electronics at border, world media leaders pen letter to Trump about media suppression, and more. More
Algeria: Writer Anouar Rahmani under imminent threat of arrest for blasphemy
PEN is deeply worried about the writer and human rights defender Anouar Rahmani (أنور رحماني), who is currently the subject of a criminal investigation for allegedly insulting Islam following… More