House of Representatives Calls for Immediate Release of Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo
“The trial proceedings against Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo confirmed clearly that they were framed for uncovering the true story behind the massacre of 10 Rohingya… More
The Year of the Woman in Literature: Longlists for 2019 PEN America Literary Awards Announced
"With a record number of submissions to our Awards, including from small, medium, and large presses, the competition for this year’s awards is more intense than ever." More
Human Rights Groups Urge Google CEO to Discontinue Project Dragonfly
"If Dragonfly is launched in China, it will represent Google's elevation of profits over human rights. But more painfully, it will make Google complicit in the Chinese government's efforts… More
Including Language from Anti-Semitism Awareness Act in Government Spending Bill a Misguided Approach to Fighting Hate on Campus
"In the face of a recent surge of anti-Semitism on campuses, lawmakers rightly feel compelled to stand firmly against anti-Semitism, as well as other forms of hateful speech. Adopting this definition of… More
Temple University Board Chairman’s Comments on Marc Lamont Hill Risk Undermining Academic Freedom
"The principle of academic freedom and the First Amendment offer protection for even the most objectionable speech. O'Connor's statement was not only unwarranted, it has caused concern and confusion in the academic… More
PEN America Files Friend of the Court Brief in Michigan Right to Literacy Case
“The complete failure of the state of Michigan to ensure a basic standard of literacy for these students is not only an outrage, it is also unconstitutional. The freedom… More
Judge’s Ruling on CNN’s Jim Acosta’s White House Press Credentials a Win for Press Freedom
"Major news outlets rightly stood together in defense of their essential role to cover the White House, hold the Administration accountable and inform the American public. Although this case… More
With Campaign to Discredit Critics with Falsehoods, Facebook Steps into Creating and Spreading Misinformation
"No longer a passive vessel for fraudulent information, Facebook has with these actions stepped into the role of creating and spreading fraudulent information and spreading conspiracy theories." More
Imminent Deportation of Memphis Reporter Manuel Duran Ortega Deeply Distressing
"The message this deportation sends to reporters and activists who work with or report on undocumented members of their community, or who are themselves undocumented: to shut up, sit… More
CNN is Second to Sue White House to Vindicate Rights of Journalists Covering Trump
We applaud CNN for standing alongside PEN America and bringing their own suit to forcefully defend the rights of correspondent Jim Acosta. More