PEN America Files Court Brief in Support of Mary Trump Book
“This is the second lawsuit in less than a month brought by President Trump or his allies attempting to hide information from the American public and an obvious effort… More
Bolton Lawsuit “Smacks of Desperation”
"This legal action smacks of desperation on the part of the Trump administration to keep the content of Bolton's book out of the public eye." More
Into the Streets: Writers Recommend Books of Protest
As protest rights are threatened around the country, we turn to books that demonstrate the power and importance of taking action and speaking out. More
Calls for Bolton Book Delay Akin to Censorship
"It unfortunately comes as no surprise that the White House is seemingly manipulating and abusing the pre-publication review process to prevent or delay the publication of a book that… More
PEN America Calls for Expedited Copyright Review of Michael Moore Film
“The removal of 'Planet of the Humans' from YouTube in the midst of a controversy over its content raises concerns that those who disagree with the film may be… More
PEN America-Led Coalition Demands Investigation Into Death of Egyptian Filmmaker
“The Egyptian government has again and again shown disregard for the fundamental right to freedom of expression.” More
Florida Scientist Fired For Refusing to Alter COVID Data
(New York, NY) – A scientist in Florida said she was fired for refusing to alter COVID-19 data to support the state’s reopening plan. PEN America’s Nora Benavidez, director… More
PEN America: Pulling Moore Climate Film Would Be Censorship
"Calls to pull a film because of disagreement with its content are calls for censorship, plain and simple." More
Facebook Removing COVID Protest Posts “An Opaque Threat to Free Expression”
Even at this moment, it is unsettling to see Facebook take the step of determining that certain calls to protest warrant removal from the platform More
Prison E-Readers and Tablets Should Be Free During Coronavirus Outbreak
Companies that provide prison e-readers must waive all access fees amid the coronavirus pandemic. More
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"While they are categorically different from bodily harms, the hazards of speech are real; words can inflict genuine and lasting wounds." https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/five-myths/five-myths-about-free-speech/2020/07/02/7e2694b8-bb1b-11ea-80b9-40ece9a701dc_story.html?fbclid=IwAR1-F-Hf0pHHINNhJHgBV3NcY__6GUoQxv5uOV3LWmVEJZADzn0oefyjCIA
Filipino artists are protesting in defence of journalist Maria Ressa, who was convicted of “cyber libel” in June and could face a prison term. The conviction of Ressa came ahead of the enactment of a much feared anti-terrorism bill in the Philippines. https://bit.ly/38olcc0
Cuban activists and independent journalists are accusing the government of carrying out dozens of arbitrary arrests and home detentions. This attempt to block protestors against police brutality was sparked by the death of Hansel Ernesto Hernández Galiano. https://hrld.us/2NPDvx9