PEN America Mourns the Death of Palestinian Scholar-Writer Refaat Alareer
“Through his writing, Refaat Alareer sought to shine a light on life in Gaza. He wanted the world to know the stories of how ordinary Palestinians lived and loved,… More
PEN America: “Gravely Alarmed” by Destruction and Damage to Hundreds of Culture and Educational Sites in Gaza
“Schools, libraries, mosques, churches, and cultural centers are not just buildings; they are sanctuaries of knowledge, bastions of cultural identity, and beacons of intellectual and artistic freedom. Libraries in… More
PEN America’s Guide to Avoiding Disinformation Regarding the Ongoing Crisis in Israel and Gaza
The following guidelines—in addition to the fact-checking and verification techniques you already use—can be helpful for detecting and combating disinformation when you’re covering breaking news. More
Guidance on Campus Free Speech, Amid Controversies and Protests Related to Israel and Gaza
Students, faculty, and staff can refer to PEN America’s Campus Free Speech Guide and Online Harassment Field Manual for further reading, resources, and practical advice. More
PEN America Demands Answers Over Israeli Strike on Building Housing AP, Al Jazeera Offices
Though lives were fortunately spared, the destruction will most certainly hobble the ability for professional journalists to do their work documenting a fraught, complex conflict. More
DARE: Denver Post Rebels Against Its Hedge-Fund Ownership
In extraordinary public appeal, Denver Post’s “News Matters" report on its own fate shows readers how far-away hedge fund investors demanding greater profits can decimate local information sources. More
DARE: Daily Alert on Rights and Expression
Weekend cyberattacks worry experts, new details on the practices of Sinclair Broadcasting Group worries many as they seek to control 70% of local news, and Masha Gessen speaks on… More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Wednesday, October 5
Hong Kong pro-democracy leader deported, Crimea Tatar activist's home raided, South African activist faces Israeli arrest, and more. More
Free Expression Digest: Fri., January 15
Wife of Saudi blogger makes plea to Canada, Azerbaijani activist sentenced, Chinese media downplays Taiwan presidential election. More
Free Expression Digest: Wed., January 13
China arrests prominent woman rights lawyer, Samar Badawi released from detention, Gaza journalist tortured in Hamas jail. More