When Diversity and Inclusion Clash with Free Speech—and Why they Don’t Have To
Jonathan Friedman discusses three cases where the principles of diversity, inclusion, and free speech have come into conflict. More
Room for All Voices
"The challenge of promoting tolerance on campus is of course not new, nor is it unique to housing life; but as with other domains of campus, it is a… More
There’s Been a Lot of Talk About Campus Free Speech Problems. It’s Time to Focus on Solutions
"While there is sometimes a fine needle to be threaded, campus leaders can navigate today’s controversies with great thoughtfulness, nuance, and care." More
Writers and Artists Speak Out in Solidarity with Hong Kong Protesters
Thousands of pro-democracy protesters forced a shutdown of Hong Kong’s airport. Writers and artists are bringing their powerful voices to the protests. More
We Are for Freedom: Amid Violence Crackdown, Writers Rally in Defense of Moscow Protesters
"We are against lies, we are for freedom, we are for honesty, we are for observance of the law." More
President Trump Offers Pretext for Visa Social Media Policy
Ferreting out the pretext those in power use to mask their motivations is not an exercise of idle speculation but crucial to defending free expression. More
PEN America on “Inclusive Language Guides”
PEN America is an organization built on the power of words—our mission is premised on the idea that language matters and that all people should enjoy the right to… More
With Russia Back in the Council of Europe, It’s Time for Some Tough Love
Can PACE actually push Russia in the right direction, now that it has "forgiven" this errant actor? Or has it lost whatever leverage it had in the process? More
Points of Entry: Writers on the Border
Writers reflect on the current crisis surrounding the treatment of immigrants, asylum seekers, and those living in the United States without documentation. More
PEN America on “Morality Clauses”
As an organization of writers, editors, agents, translators, publishers, and devotees of literature dedicated to the celebration of the written word and defense of free expression, PEN America is… More
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