PEN Opposes Re-authorization of Patriot Act Surveillance Programs without Reform
PEN strongly opposes Senator Mitch McConnell's effort to summarily reauthorize the Patriot Act's provisions on mass surveillance in their current form without any debate. More
Espionage Charges Against Jason Rezaian Reflect Iran’s Persistent Disregard for Press Freedom
PEN strenuously denounced the fraudulent charges lodged against Washington Post Bureau Chief Jason Rezaian by the Iranian government and calls for his immediate release. More
PEN Urges Sony to Reconsider Decision to Pull ‘The Interview’
PEN American Center expresses its profound regret at Sony Pictures’ statement that The Interview will not be released on any platform as a result of threats made by unidentified… More
PEN American Center Calls for Release of Undocumented Journalist Jose Antonio Vargas
Vargas was detained at an airport Border Control station as he prepared to board a flight from McAllen to Houston. More
World Cup Free Expression Roundup
Do contenders' on-field performance match their home countries' records on free expression? More
The Answer is the Same, Sir
PEN remembers legendary folk singer and activist for social change Pete Seeger (1919-2014). More
Strengthening Ties with PEN Haiti
A PEN Member's visit to PEN Haiti is one of many new exciting collaborations to come with the burgeoning center. More
PEN Calls on Egypt to Respect Freedom of Expression and Media Access
PEN International calls on Egyptian authorities to respect press freedom and free expression during the unfolding events in Egypt. More
Dispatch from Turkey: After the Age of Dystopias
The spontaneity, courage, and creativity of the Gezi Park protests, now well into their third week, have been absolutely remarkable, and will surely teach important lessons to the AKP,… More
Surveillance and International Law
The Special Rapporteurs on Freedom of Expression of the UN and the OAS weigh in on the legal framework for surveillance programs More