The PEN Pod: Searching for Broader Perspectives with Reza Aslan
“I think that there are forces right now that are looking for ways of taking advantage of this crisis to push through policies that they have been pursuing for… More
PEN America’s Guide on COVID-19 and Disinformation
As the coronavirus pandemic heightens nerves, disinformation has found fertile ground. Here are a few steps you can take to evaluate news stories that are blowing up your feed. More
The PEN Pod: Debunking Disinformation with Jane Lytvynenko
“Ultimately, it is all of us that are spreading this misinformation, and I think it’s really important to acknowledge that all of us are going to fall for it.” More
Threat to Arrest Those Who Spread Disinformation About Coronavirus Likely Unconstitutional
(New York) – On Tuesday, the public safety director of Newark, New Jersey warned that people who spread disinformation about the coronavirus could be criminally prosecuted. PEN America’s Nora… More
Five Ways Political Campaigns Can Combat Online Disinformation in 2020
As the 2020 election approaches, disinformation tactics from both domestic and foreign actors are already underway. The intelligence community warned in late 2019 that foreign efforts have only grown… More
PEN America Awarded $250K in Support from Craig Newmark Philanthropies to Fight Disinformation and Harassment Online
“During a fraught political moment, we’re especially honored that Craig is doubling down on his contributions to our vital work in promoting truth and transparency and defending journalists and… More
FEC Chair to Host Symposium on Digital Disinformation and the Threat to Democracy
The daylong symposium – hosted by FEC Chair Ellen Weintraub, PEN America, and Stanford’s Global Digital Policy Incubator – is designed to frame and understand the risks and challenges… More
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NEW: The navy's decision to suspend a captain for speaking out about a #COVID19 outbreak on his ship is "shameful" and should alarm anyone who values the First Amendment, says our CEO @SuzanneNossel. Read our statement: https://bit.ly/2UWj5Wv
As COVID-19 takes the world by storm, cartoonists and illustrators are expressing statements of solidarity, sharing experiences (and grievances), and laughing a little. https://bit.ly/2UzFV7b
A controversial Israeli cyber-security company is marketing software that uses mobile phone data to monitor and predict the spread of the coronavirus. https://bbc.in/2R4UTQu