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PEN America—Led Coalition Urges White House to Sanction Criminals in Ukraine

Press ReleaseDecember 23, 2021

"These sanctions would finally bring a measure of accountability to these perpetrators—and stop them from inflicting further pain,” said Stanislav Aseyev, a journalist and former Izolatsiya inmate who endured… More

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Letter: U.S. Must Prioritize Human Rights in Shaping Future Policy Toward Iran

Open LetterMay 10, 2021

In a joint letter to the Biden-Harris administration, PEN America and its allies call on the U.S. to prioritize human rights as it re-enters nuclear negotiations with Iran. More

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Biden’s Iran Policy Must Include Focus on Human Rights, Groups Say in Joint Letter

Press ReleaseMay 10, 2021

Today PEN America and the Center for Human Rights in Iran, along with a coalition of human rights organizations, sent a joint letter to President Biden urging his administration… More

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Coalition Urges White House to Establish Disinformation Defense and Free Expression Task Force

Press ReleaseApril 29, 2021

(New York, NY) — Today PEN America, alongside a coalition of human rights, free speech, democracy, and technology organizations, sent a letter to the White House urging the Biden-Harris… More

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PEN America Joins Coalition Urging Biden Administration to Support the Arts

Press ReleaseFebruary 3, 2021

“The first 100 days of the Biden-Harris administration provide an excellent opportunity for leaders to emphasize the value of the arts in our society, not only for enhancing the… More

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[VIRTUAL] Annual General Meeting: Reckoning and Reconciliation in Biden’s America

Tuesday, January 26, 2021 | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm ET
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PEN America: Facebook, Twitter Must Move Fast to Clarify Policies on Disinformation After New York Post Controversy

Press ReleaseOctober 16, 2020

(New York, NY) — Earlier this week, Twitter and Facebook took steps to limit posting and amplification in relation to a New York Post article on emails purportedly belonging… More

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In Sprint to Election Day, PEN America Fights Back Against Disinformation with What to Expect When You’re Electing

Press ReleaseSeptember 29, 2020

"Tonight, as President Trump and former Vice President Biden take the debate stage, it’s a reminder that the fate of truth is on the ballot." More

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DARE: San Francisco School Board May Save Controversial George Washington Mural

News DigestAugust 13, 2019

San Francisco school board reconsiders decision to paint over murals depicting slaves and a dead Native American man, both preserving the historic mural... More

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DARE: Trump Consultant Is Trolling Democrats With Biden Site That Isn’t Biden’s

News DigestJuly 1, 2019

Fake website for Biden campaign, operated by Trump consultant, attracts more views than real Biden campaign website. (See PEN America's report on... More

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