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Sentencing of Journalist, Rappers in Cambodia Signal Dire State of Free Expression

Press ReleaseDecember 24, 2020

“Peaceful criticism is not a crime, whether the words be written, spoken, or rapped." More

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DARE: A Bipartisan Coalition of State Attorneys General to Launch Antitrust and Privacy Inquiries into Facebook and Google

News DigestSeptember 6, 2019

Dozens of U.S. states are set to launch antitrust and privacy investigations into Facebook and Google as scrutiny of the big tech firms increases. More

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DARE: Russian Accounts Pushed Fake Rubio Tweet Warning of British Spy Threat to U.S. Elections

News DigestJune 24, 2019

Russian media promoted fake tweet created to impersonate Marco Rubio that warned of British spy interference in U.S. elections. (See PEN America's report... More

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DARE: U.S. Lawmakers Demand Justice for Jamal Khashoggi

News DigestJanuary 11, 2019

One hundred days after the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi officials, PEN America President Jennifer Egan joins members of Congress and... More

DARE: People Older Than 65 Share the Most Fake News, a New Study Finds

News DigestJanuary 10, 2019

Study finds that internet users over the age of 65 are disproportionately more likely to share fraudulent news. Iowa's Agricultural Production Facility... More

DARE: Man charged with making death threats to Boston Globe over Trump editorials

News DigestAugust 31, 2018

A California man is arrested for death threats against Boston Globe employees that included calling them “the enemy of the people.’’ More

DARE: Tabloid Company, Aiding Trump Campaign, May Have Crossed Line Into Politics

News DigestJuly 23, 2018

Cohen investigation looks at whether America Media Inc. acted as political supporter, and whether First Amendment protections should apply. More

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DARE: For Local Newspapers, Angry Readers Are a Given. But Killings Send Shivers.

News DigestJuly 2, 2018

In the wake of the Capital Gazette killings, journalists nationwide reflect on the barrages of hate they receive in their inboxes and social media feeds. More

DARE: Trump Again Falsely Blames Democrats for His Separation Tactic

News DigestJune 18, 2018

Presidential falsehoods about the administration's separation of children from their immigrant parents raises the pressure on news organizations. More

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DARE: Facebook Gave Device Makers Deep Access to Data on Users and Friends

News DigestJune 4, 2018

Facebook agreements giving device makers access to vast amounts of users’ personal information come to light. Trump expected to nominate a conservative ally of Stephen Bannon to head Broadcasting… More

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We made the news! Thanks to everyone who came out yesterday for #LetUtahRead #utpol: https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/utahns-gather-to-read-in-protest-against-banning-books-at-the-capitol

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The chilling of schools in Florida is hitting new lows-- some teachers told not to have *books* in their classrooms. Said one: “It feels cold without all my books. It doesn’t feel like the classroom and the environment that I built.” #FreeTheBooks
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