DARE: In Iowa, Even a Book Club Is a 2020 Campaign Stop
Book clubs become campaign stops for 2020 presidential hopefuls. Amazon shareholders vote down proposal to reconsider how the company sells surveillance... More
DARE: Fighting Viral Hoaxes during the 2020 Election
Large-scale disinformation attacks on candidates set to be a feature of 2020 election. (See PEN America's report analyzing effect of disinformation and... More
DARE: Startup Provides Insurance against Online Harassment
Startup company provides support for targets of online harassment through employee benefits for businesses to purchase. (See PEN America's resources and... More
DARE: Books a Target of New China Tariffs
Books imported from China to the United States face 25 percent tariff as part of the Trump Administration's trade war. White House launches campaign to... More
DARE: Facebook Changes Livestream Rules after New Zealand Shooting
In wake of New Zealand mosque mass shooting, Facebook announces new policy on banning users from Facebook Live video streaming. CNN looks at President... More
DARE: WhatsApp Discovers ‘Targeted’ Surveillance Attack
Popular encrypted messaging app WhatsApp discovers vulnerabilities that could expose users to hacking after select users were targeted for surveillance... More
DARE: Fake News Is Getting a Big Boost from Real Companies
Advertising companies boost fake news as spread of disinformation overwhelms easy access to quality journalism. (See PEN America's most recent report on... More
DARE: FBI Says It’s Working with Silicon Valley to Stop Election Meddling
FBI director says agency is significantly increasing its work with Silicon Valley to address foreign influence campaigns targeting the United States... More
DARE: Myanmar Releases Reuters Journalists Jailed for Reporting on Rohingya Crackdown
Reuters journalists and 2018 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award honorees Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo granted amnesty and released from prison. See PEN America... More
DARE: How Far-Right Websites Spread a Fake Story about Pete Buttigieg
Attempted smear campaign against presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg exposed by news media as misinformation, seen as 'small victory for truth.'... More