The PEN Pod: Searching for Broader Perspectives with Reza Aslan
“I think that there are forces right now that are looking for ways of taking advantage of this crisis to push through policies that they have been pursuing for… More
Five Ways Political Campaigns Can Combat Online Disinformation in 2020
Certain segments of the population are microtargeted with false or manipulated content; fake social media accounts bombard feeds with fake information that has the potential to confuse and mislead… More
PEN America Recognizes Andrew Yang’s Campaign Proposal to Invest in Local Journalism
PEN America’s Washington Director Thomas O. Melia said: “Journalism, and local journalism in particular, is an asset to democracy. In the struggle to preserve and support this fundamental institution,… More
Freedom Begins at Home
The U.S. government remains leery of having the lens of global scrutiny over human rights practices trained on its own conduct. While the State Department's report on country performance… More