DARE: Jamal Khashoggi: “What the Arab World Needs Most Is Free Expression”
Khashoggi issues an impassioned defense of free expression and a forceful call for the free press that the people of the Middle East—and the world—deserve. We hope that these… More
DARE: “Trump’s Attacks on the Press Are Illegal. We’re Suing.”
CBS reporter says Secret Service agent blocked his phone as he attempted to ask White House senior advisor Jared Kushner a question. As gruesome details emerge about the apparent… More
PEN America Joins the Call for Justice for Journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia
"We join the call for justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia, urging the EU to uphold press freedom by ensuring the safety of journalists across Europe. Daphne's unstinting courage in confronting… More
DARE: Editorial: The President Is Not Above The Law
The New York Times writes in an unusual full-page editorial “The president is not above the law.” Reports point to a growing possibility that Trump may act to cripple… More
Murder of Slovakian Journalist a Crime Against Press Freedom and Democratic Values
"Ján Kuciak's death is a reprehensible crime against all journalists and the democratic values they protect. The international community must stand in solidarity with Slovakia's journalists to speak out against such… More
DARE: Supreme Court allows full enforcement of Trump travel ban while legal challenges continue
Supreme Court allows Trump travel ban to go into full effect pending further review. The high court hears case of Colorado Baker who refused to design a... More
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Listen to @SuzanneNossel and @BrianLehrer's full conversation about the lawsuit we filed against President Trump here: https://t.co/u0EJYIc0cE
At @strandbookstore for @PENamerican’s YA panel. Deep dive & beyond 101-level discussion! Thank you, all!
Also, every kid lit author should have the experience of sharing a panel w/ @JosephBruchac! He honors the ancestors & tradition. @exrpan @kheryncasey @brownbookworm
"Ghost stories are never just reflections. They are social critiques camouflaged with cobwebs."
@parul_sehgal on the modern ghost story, featuring Jesmyn Ward, Hari Kunzru, @pen_ev alumnus Natashia Deón, and more. https://t.co/9Cddh0qWc2