Russian Independent Media Archive

The Russian Independent Media Archive is preserving the last two decades  of independent Russian journalism, guarding this irreplaceable historical record against erasure. More

Disinformation

Disinformation—false information shared with the intent to deceive others—is a fundamental threat to free expression and democracy. More

Campus Free Speech

We believe that for a campus to be open to all ideas, it must be genuinely open to all people, including those from less traditional backgrounds and those from… More

Educational Censorship

Today, books in the US are under profound attack. They are disappearing from library shelves, being challenged in droves, being decreed off limits by school boards, legislators, and prison… More

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Book Bans

Today, books in the US are under profound attack. They are disappearing from library shelves, being challenged in droves, being decreed off limits by school boards, legislators, and prison… More

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Online Abuse

Online abuse—from violent threats and hateful slurs to sexual harassment and doxing—poses a direct and pressing threat to free expression. More

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Free Expression and Education

PEN America’s free expression and education program works with schools to ensure robust protections for freedom of speech are balanced with advancements in diversity and inclusion. More

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Writers at Risk

PEN America supports writers at risk worldwide, defending jailed and threatened writers from persecution. More