‘Don’t Display Gay’ and McCarthyism 2.0: Emerging Themes in K-12 Censorship
While “Don’t Say Gay” bills and other educational gag orders continue to spread across states, a diverse set of provisions are gaining popularity this legislative cycle. More
PEN America Helps Win Victories Against Censorship in Florida’s 2024 Legislative Session
PEN America had a direct hand in making sure several Florida “culture war” bills failed without becoming law, keeping censorship from infringing on free speech and free expression. More
Suspension of Texas Tech Professor Raises Questions About Due Process and Academic Freedom
Should a professor’s comments outside the classroom lead to his suspension and investigation as a faculty member? More
Three new bills that threaten the freedom to read
Bills fueling book bans and censorship in K-12 schools have proliferated since 2021, and the current legislative session is no exception. More
Stopping WOKE in Alabama | AL SB 129
Alabama is poised to pass the most pernicious educational gag order impacting higher education since the Stop WOKE Act became law. More
Anti-Diversity Law Will Inflict Harm Across Florida
The Florida legislature’s passage of SB 266 and the Board of Governors (BOG) and Florida College System (FCS)’s adoption of implementing regulations will continue to inflict harm across Florida’s… More
More cowboys, less freedom | WY SF 1S3013
The gender studies ban would prohibit state or federal funds for gender studies majors, minors, courses, or even extracurricular activities. More
New ‘diversity’ bills in Kentucky and Indiana miss the mark
Lawmakers across the country are focusing on diversity in higher education, both in the form of “intellectual diversity” on campus and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. More
The “Swirl of Ideas” that Propels Author Jennifer Egan As She Puts Pen to Paper (Literally)
An occasional blog about the writing process and how writers approach their work. By Suzanne Trimel “Writing improv” is the way author Jennifer Egan describes how she starts a novel. Egan says:… More
More than 50 Books Removed from Rockingham County, Virginia, Schools
PEN America sent a letter to Rockingham County, Virginia schools protesting its recent book bans. These are the books banned in Rockingham County. More