DARE: Harvey Weinstein’s Army of Spies
Harvey Weinstein hired detectives and undercover agents in deceitful effort to thwart publication of harassment claims by the New York Times and the New... More
DARE: Firm behind Trump dossier refuses to comply with Russia probe subpoena
Firm that prepared notorious Trump dossier cites First Amendment grounds, among others, for refusing to comply with House Intelligence Committee subpoena. NFL owners meet to discuss player protests amid... More
Mexican Cyber-surveillance of Journalists and their Families Egregious Assault on Privacy and Dissent
NEW YORK–The Mexican government’s targeting of journalists and government critics through spyware is a serious attack on the privacy of those who have expressed criticism of the government, PEN… More
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As @PENamerica our mission does not encompass immigration rights but we joined the fight against the Muslim Ban on grounds that it violated the 1st Amendment right to receive and impart ideas through international exchange. Proud the battle has been won. https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2021/1/20/22235986/biden-trump-travel-muslim-ban
Congrats and thanks to @PressSec for modeling a respectful, candid and fact-based exchange with the media. An important early step in restoring respect for press freedom at home, and rebuilding US leadership on media freedom around the world. https://thehill.com/video/in-the-news/535110-watch-live-jen-psaki-holds-first-white-house-briefing-for-biden
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