Trump’s Calls to Fire Washington Post’s Dave Weigel Infringe on First Amendment, says PEN America
For the President to call for a reporter to be fired infringes on the First Amendment, even if the journalist's private employer has the wisdom to ignore the advice… More
Cameroonian-American Writer Patrice Nganang Abducted at Airport and Detained
We condemn Nganang’s detention and call on the Cameroonian authorities to release him unharmed immediately. More
Met Breuer Offers Commendable Approach to Controversial Works and Peaceful Protesters
The protesters merit applause for working with the museum to broadcast their message non-violently and with respect for the museum’s commitment to artistic freedom. More
MSNBC’s Decision over Sam Seder Emboldens Political Activists to Silence Critical Voices
MSNBC has signaled to provocateurs that, with a little research, they can quickly shut down nearly any voice that challenges their opinions and ideas. More
Lithuanian Writer Ruta Vanagaite’s Publisher Set to Pulp more than 27,000 of her Books
The destruction of Vanagaite’s books represents an act of censorship and an attack on the values of free expression which we strive to protect. More
Demands that Met Museum Censor Art Deflect Debate from Achieving Justice and Equality
Some advocates seem to have decided that artists and art institutions represent soft targets, more vulnerable to public campaigns than are the actual power structures that perpetuate the ills… More
Supreme Court Allowing Trump Travel Ban to Go into Effect a Temporary Victory for Administration
We will fight to ensure that every American can exercise their constitutional right to meet face-to-face with writers and artists from around the world. More
Breakdown of Civility at the University of Connecticut an Alarming Development for Academic Discourse
The University of Connecticut must now respond with care and judiciousness to ensure the campus remains a venue for free expression and academic discourse. More
NFL’s Support of Social Justice Causes a Win For Dialogue, Peaceful Protest, and the First Amendment
Dissent and protest are alive and well in Donald Trump’s America, thanks to those willing to stand up—and kneel down—for their rights. More
Trump’s Trafficking of Incendiary and Unverified Videos Unbecoming to Office of the President
The spread of hate speech and the rise of hate crimes have become unmistakable hallmarks of the Trump Administration’s first year in office. More