Arrest of Tie Liu Proves ‘Pen is Mightier Than the Sword’
The arrest and detention Sunday of Chinese writer and publisher Tie Liu is an outrageous example of Beijing’s 65-year campaign against free expression, prioritizing the image of the Party… More
Yahoo’s Forced SiIence on Information Requests Demonstrates Need for Reform
The threat of a $250,000 per day fine, and the fact that Yahoo was forced to keep its efforts to challenge the government’s demands secret for years after the… More
Ferguson and Press Freedom
Press freedom includes the right of journalists to do their jobs without intentional interference by the police. That right was clearly under threat in Ferguson, as journalists encountered obstruction,… More
Free Expression In the News: August 29, 2014
A plea from Shirley Sotloff, mother of journalist Steven Sotloff who is currently held captive by the Islamic State in Syria, epitomizes the power of words, the importance of… More
As Nigeria Fights Ebola, Activists Carve Out a Future for an Open Internet
As the nation rallies to fight Ebola, a group of internet activists are busy crafting landmark legislation to protect free expression online, reports our Freedom to Write fellow from… More
This Week in Free Expression: August 22, 2014
Americans mourned the death of James Foley amid concerns for other captive journalists, including Jason Rezaian in Iran. More
Afghan Expulsion of New York Times Reporter ‘Baffling’
Matthew Rosenberg's expulsion came on the heels of a contradicting ban from leaving the Central Asian country issued Wednesday. More
Foley Murder Highlights Growing Threat
With the loneliness of what is often a solitary journalistic experience, the constant hustle for contacts, and the moments of real danger, the work of those like Foley, who… More
PEN Mourns James Foley
News of the politically motivated murder of journalist James Foley yesterday by ISIS militants has devastated the PEN community. The killing of Foley, cited by ISIS as retaliation for… More
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