Book Banners Take the Fight to Public Libraries
Libraries are curated by sensible systems to help patrons access books that are best suited for their age, interests, information needs, etc. More
Bike Locks and Tents: Journalists Investigated the ‘Outside Agitator’ Allegation in Real-Time as Police Raided Campuses
A popular disinformation tactic was gaining traction, blaming 'outside agitators' for unrest on campus. More
Why we believe: The psychology, reality, and future of the disinformation crisis
"I think journalists – and really all members of the disinformation-fighting community – need to remember to be sympathetic to people who disagree." More
What’s going on in Louisiana?
Republican Rep. Dodie Horton, who sponsored the previous iteration of Louisiana’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill, has once again introduced legislation to prohibit instruction related to gender and sexuality in… More
Navigating Disinformation as a Student Journalist
As local news outlets fold across the country, student journalism is playing an increasingly vital role in local coverage. More
Salman Rushdie on His New Memoir: ‘I Had to Face This’
Salman Rushdie joined in conversation with Suleika Jaouad about his new memoir, "Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder." More
The Wrong Way to Fight Campus Antisemitism
PEN America is gravely concerned that lawmakers are putting forth ill-considered proposals regarding antisemitism that would restrict the protected speech of students and faculty. More
A Mississippi Teacher was Terminated for Reading a Book. Time to Reverse that Decision.
There is a swelling movement to assert an ideology over public schools that restricts students’ ability to learn, read, and grow. More
Destabilizing public libraries | Louisiana HB 777
As book bans surge across public schools and public libraries, state legislative tactics meant to intimidate librarians are a growing cause for alarm. More
Government-Mandated Neutrality Is Anything but Neutral
Everyone should be able to see the danger of letting politicians and state bureaucrats dictate their own versions of “neutrality” to higher education. More