The PEN Pod: What to Expect in the Final Days Before the Election with Suzanne Nossel
“It’s going to be extremely important for people to remain patient, not to jump the gun or jump to conclusions.” More
DARE: Oprah Defends Free Press in Powerful Golden Globes Speech
At the Golden Globes in Hollywood, Oprah Winfrey affirms the value of a free press, of women speaking truth to power, and of diversity in storytellers. More
Free Expression Digest: Thurs. Sep. 8
Journalists in Kenya protest attacks, Sri Lanka to launch new probe into editor's murder, and more. More
Free Expression Digest: Fri., April 29
Turkish authorities deport Finnish journalist, Sri Lankan protest demands probe into reporter's killing, Two Turkish journalists jailed for republishing 'Charlie Hebdo' cover. More
PEN America to Honor Flint Mother and Local Doctor for Speaking Out to Expose Poisoned Water Supply
LeeAnne Walters and Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha to Receive 2016 PEN/Toni and James C. Goodale Freedom of Expression Courage Award More
Free Expression Digest: Thurs., January 7
Poland's president signs controversial media law, Indonesian activist banned from entering Malaysia, Vatican newspaper claims Charlie Hebdo cover is blasphemous. More
Joint Statement: On the Anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo Attack Dissenting Voices Must be Protected
PEN American Center joins civil society groups from around the world in marking the anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo attack by calling on governments worldwide to fulfill their obligation… More
PEN Expert Available for Comment on Anniversary of Charlie Hebdo Attacks
Escalating efforts to narrow the space for free expression in 2015 give increasing relevance to writers, artists, and human rights organizations on the front lines of the battle to… More
Free Expression Digest: Tues., November 10
Egyptian rights journalist freed, Report faults U.S. treatment of whistleblowers, and China freezes out commercial news sources. More
Has Charlie Hebdo gone too far with new cartoons? British lawyers think so
Strong responses to the magazine's cartoons of Aylan Kurdi have put freedom of speech in the spotlight. More