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PEN America and PEN International Denounce Book Removals From Hong Kong’s Public Libraries

Press ReleaseMay 17, 2023

“We have been following with alarm the ongoing removal of books from Hong Kong’s public library system. The right to access literature with a diversity of thought and opinion… More

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[VIRTUAL] Navigating the First Amendment & Misinformation

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm ET
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[WEBINAR] Using Media Literacy to Combat Election Disinformation: Librarian Train-the-Trainer Workshop

Thursday, September 24, 2020 | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET
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Tennessee’s Parental Oversight of Public Libraries Act Would Censor Books, Jail Librarians

Press ReleaseFebruary 24, 2020

“This bill would empower a small group of people to act as morality police for entire communities and would punish libraries and librarians who act to safeguard the fundamental… More

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Proposed Book Banning Bill in Missouri Could Imprison Librarians

Press ReleaseJanuary 15, 2020

(New York, NY) – A bill proposed in Missouri this month represents a transparent, shameful attempt to legalize book banning in public libraries within the state, PEN America said… More

DARE: Daily Alert on Rights and Expression

News DigestFebruary 14, 2017

Trump adviser claims the administration has dossiers to intimidate journalists, Turkish journalist sentenced for 'terror propaganda', and more. More

Free Expression Daily Digest: Friday, October 14

BlogOctober 14, 2016

Anti-Russia blogger stands trial in Belarus, and more. More

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