DARE: Twitter Will Start Hiding Tweets that “Detract from the Conversation”
Twitter announces that it will hide certain tweets from conversation threads in a bid to counter trolling. Senate expected to vote today on a resolution to overturn the FCC's… More
Acclaimed Writers and Artists Call on China to Free Poet and Artist Liu Xia
Suzanne Nossel, PEN America Chief Executive Officer: “As efforts to allow Liu Xia to travel abroad for medical treatment stall, literary and human rights communities renew and amplify their… More
She is Still Not Free: Writers Read Liu Xia’s Poetry and Call for Her Freedom
Dozens of writers and artists have joined together to call for the immediate cessation of all restrictions placed against poet Liu Xia, including her illegal house arrest. More
Recent Audio Recordings of Liu Xia Indicate the Urgent Need for her Freedom
“Every day that she is kept under house arrest is a new offense. The audio recording of Liu Xia not only makes it clear that she is in deep… More
DARE: The FCC is Expected to Repeal its Net Neutrality Rules Today, in a Sweeping Act of Deregulation
FCC is expected to vote today to repeal net neutrality rules. Former VP Joe Biden issues equivocal apology to Anita Hill for how she was treated during Clarence Thomas… More
Death of Imprisoned Chinese Writer and Activist Yang Tongyan a Further Blow for Free Expression
News of PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award honoree Yang Tongyan's passing is a harsh reminder of how China treats its critics. More
DARE: Trump says “a lot of justice” needs to be fixed, after “laughing stock” remarks
President Trump repeats denigrating comments about U.S. judicial system he called “laughing stock.” Mr. Trump said the U.S. needs to get tougher in protecting the country and be less… More
Celebrated Authors and Artists Call on China to Release Poet Liu Xia, Wife of Late Dissident, Ahead of Trump Visit
Liu Xia's continued torment is a cruel manifestation of China’s determination to suppress not only dissenters, but someone whose only crime was to love one. More
She is Not Free: Liu Xia’s “Time to Mourn” Video Suggests Government Propaganda
Liu Xia’s recent “grant me time to mourn” video fits squarely within the pattern of Chinese propaganda videos in which individuals give coerced statements that promote the party narrative. More