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Continued Detention of Cameroonian Journalist an Affront to Free Expression

Press ReleaseNovember 19, 2019

"This is an obvious injustice, and one that sends a loud message to Cameroonian journalists and everyday citizens alike that the Cameroonian government does not take free expression rights… More

Cameroonian rapper Valsero

Cameroonian Rapper Valsero Released After Nearly Nine Months of Detention

Press ReleaseOctober 5, 2019

We are overjoyed that Valsero is finally free to reunite with his family and make music in peace. More

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PEN America to Monitor Trial of Unjustly Incarcerated Cameroonian Rapper

Press ReleaseOctober 3, 2019

PEN America has called his persecution an “inexcusable violation of artistic freedom of expression,” and says the charges must be dropped immediately. More

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Cameroonian Rapper and Activist to Appear Before Court, Could Face Death Penalty

Press ReleaseSeptember 5, 2019

"This is clearly a targeted attempt to silence an internationally known and beloved rapper who strives, both through his music and his activism, to critique the government and inspire… More

DARE: White House Sets Record for Longest Span with No Press Briefings

News DigestJanuary 23, 2019

President Trump says he told White House press secretary 'not to bother' with press briefings, a forum for the public to see journalists question the... More

DARE: Some of the Popular Images and Themes the Russians Posted on Social Media

News DigestDecember 18, 2018

Further evidence emerges of Russian operatives interfering in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, including by targeting black voters and dissuading... More

DARE: White House Suspends Press Access for CNN’s Jim Acosta

News DigestNovember 8, 2018

White House revokes press credentials from CNN correspondent Jim Acosta after a testy exchange in which the president called the reporter rude and a White.. More

DARE: Yesterday, they walked out of class. Now, they’re forced to stay after school

News DigestMarch 16, 2018

Scattered reports of students being punished by school administrators for participating in nationwide 17-minute walkout protesting gun violence. More

DARE: Confederate Statues in Memphis Are Removed After City Council Vote

News DigestDecember 21, 2017

Confederate statues in Memphis are removed after city council vote, as municipalities around the United States commission statues and memorials dedicated... More

DARE: MSNBC decides to bring back Sam Seder after controversy

News DigestDecember 8, 2017

MSNBC rehires Sam Seder, days after cutting ties with him following a campaign by far-right activists led by Mike Cernovich, peddler of the Pizzagate conspiracy theory. More

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Feb 9, 6:30PM at @DIESELBrentwood in #LosAngeles:

Join celebrated authors @patricia_engel and @jeanho for PEN Out Loud—an outdoor evening of readings and conversation exploring their latest works of fiction.

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