Trump Executive Order Smacks of Effort to Create “Ministry of Truth”
(New York, NY) — President Trump today signed an executive order today regarding social media. PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel said the following: "The president's executive order is the lashing… More
Steps to Bar Chinese Students Are Discriminatory
“These proposals risk institutionalizing nationality-based discrimination, full stop." More
PEN America Calls for Expedited Copyright Review of Michael Moore Film
“The removal of 'Planet of the Humans' from YouTube in the midst of a controversy over its content raises concerns that those who disagree with the film may be… More
State Laws Criminalizing Protest on the Rise
PEN America finds that the resurgence in recent years of public protest in the U.S. has been accompanied by a new wave of attacks on protest rights. More
Trump Lashes Out Against Twitter Fact Check
President Trump's threat to regulate or shut down social media platforms sounds a red alert for all Americans who care about free speech. More
Writers Rally Against Anti-Asian Hatred Amid Pandemic
"This is a clarion call that all forms of racist hatred, especially at this moment, are unwelcome, unacceptable, and intolerable." More
Chilean Authorities Appear to Allow Erasure of Art Collective’s Work
"The threats these artists have been receiving are deplorable attempts to silence and intimidate artists." More
PEN America-Led Coalition Demands Investigation Into Death of Egyptian Filmmaker
“The Egyptian government has again and again shown disregard for the fundamental right to freedom of expression.” More
PEN America Congratulates Senators Menendez and Rubio for this Year’s World Press Freedom Day Resolution
"Journalists and media workers are more needed than ever, providing accurate information about public health and the economic crises that are spreading worldwide." More
Florida Scientist Fired For Refusing to Alter COVID Data
(New York, NY) – A scientist in Florida said she was fired for refusing to alter COVID-19 data to support the state’s reopening plan. PEN America’s Nora Benavidez, director… More