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Literary Coalition Asks New York Leaders to Prevent Lyrics From Becoming Evidence In Criminal Trials

Press ReleaseJanuary 19, 2022

Today PEN America and the Literary Action Coalition sent a letter signed by 21 key New York City literary organizations to New York State legislators in support of “Rap… More

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Proposed Expansion of Foreign Agent Laws in Russia Poses Clear Threat to Free Expression

Press ReleaseNovember 20, 2020

“The proposed laws would infringe on constitutionally guaranteed rights, and yet, they will be almost impossible to challenge." More

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PEN America Welcomes Rep. Schiff’s Bill Promoting Accountability for Human Rights Violations Against Journalists

Press ReleaseOctober 20, 2020

“Rep. Schiff’s bill is an important step toward expanding protections for journalists who face risks of imprisonment, torture, and even death for the work they do every day discerning… More

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PEN America Welcomes Senate Bill to Support Local News

Press ReleaseSeptember 24, 2020

“Establishing a federal commission on local news is a crucial step towards building a bipartisan commitment to a diverse, free, and sustainable press, which is foundational to ensuring all… More

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The idea of putting age ratings/warnings on books might seem common sense, but it's actually a means by which folks are trying to chip away at the freedoms and liberties we all cherish. Bills like this have been introduced in at least TX, OK and VA
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Our recent "Hate in the Headlines" report identified important lessons learned as journalists reckon with a shifting political landscape & covering extremism. Sign up to join our 1/31 discussion with @RhemaThompson @WesleyLowery @LATimeskraft @NataliaECG: https://pen.org/event/hate-in-the-headlines-journalism-and-the-challenge-of-extremism/

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