Arizona Law Outlawing Recording of Police Threatens Basic Constitutional Rights
"Arizona's new law threatens fundamental constitutional rights, and the ability of the public to hold public servants to account. In 2020, a recording of the Minneapolis police's murder of… More
The PEN Pod: What to Expect in the Final Days Before the Election with Suzanne Nossel
“It’s going to be extremely important for people to remain patient, not to jump the gun or jump to conclusions.” More
PEN America to Honor Darnella Frazier, Young Woman Who Documented George Floyd’s Murder
“With nothing more than a cell phone and sheer guts, Darnella changed the course of history in this country, sparking a bold movement demanding an end to systemic anti-Black… More
PEN America Demands New York City, Minneapolis Police Protect Press Freedom
"Official support for a free press in these times of mass public mobilization is a mere platitude if the message does not filter down to officers on the ground." More
The PEN Pod: Tough Questions About a Critical Week with Suzanne Nossel
“It’s a very unsettling moment. . . we share a sense of alarm at the naked racism and brutality that people, and particularly Black Americans, have experienced.” More
Toward a More Just World: A PEN America Statement
Bigotry is also an affront to free speech, for when words and acts willfully inflict terror and harm, they subvert open discourse. More