DARE: Alabama Newspaper Editor Who Urged Klan to ‘Ride Again’ Replaced by African-American Woman
Alabama newspaper editor who urged the Ku Klux Klan to begin night rides again is replaced by African American strategic leader Elecia R. Dexter. More
DARE: Trump Condemns Attacks on Media after BBC Incident
President Trump’s spokesperson says he 'condemns violence … including against members of the press' after journalist is assaulted at his El Paso rally... More
A Continued Call: Jamal Khashoggi’s Murderers Must Be Held Accountable
If this murder gets swept under the rug, the Saudis will know they are untouchable. And every other autocrat will have reason to suspect they might be, too. More
DARE: Trump Administration Resists Deadline on Inquiry into Saudi Role in Khashoggi Killing
Trump administration ignores deadline to respond to inquiries about Saudi role in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, prompting demands from... More
White House’s Refusal to Report to Congress on Khashoggi Killing a Disgrace
This failure to act enables impunity, puts journalists and dissidents around the world at risk, and sends an alarming message that will only empower autocrats. PEN America continues to call… More
DARE: Jeff Bezos Accuses National Enquirer of ‘Extortion and Blackmail’
Jeff Bezos accuses American Media Inc., the company behind The National Enquirer, of extortion and blackmail, setting off speculation of ties between... More
PEN America Files Amended Complaint in Lawsuit Against President Trump
"PEN America filed an amended complaint in its case against President Donald J. Trump for his ongoing violations of the First Amendment through use of the machinery of government… More
Joint NGO Statement on Accountability for the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi
PEN America calls on Congress and the Trump Administration to support an international investigation into the circumstances of Jamal Khashoggi’s murder. More
DARE: Immigrant Rights Attorneys and Journalists Denied Entry into Mexico
U.S. immigration lawyers and journalists denied entry into Mexico, possibly due to their advocacy and media coverage of the conflict at the Mexican... More
UN Special Rapporteur’s Investigation of Jamal Khashoggi’s Murder an Important First Step for Accountability
"This is an important first step in pursuing accountability for this heinous crime. We urge that the team be permitted to pursue their investigation freely in Turkey, including full… More