New PEN America Report Shows Local Watchdog Journalism Faces a Crisis Moment
“The crisis facing local news is existential. The collapse of media outlets and the slashing of newsrooms are starving communities of the stories and the scrutiny that are vital… More
Local News on the Brink
The health of our local news must be a matter of critical national concern to us all. More
Losing the News
Losing the News: The Decimation of Local News and the Search for Solutions lays out the devastating impact of the shrinking and consolidation of local news outlets. More
DARE: Here is the case against Big Tech—and what Big Tech has said in response
Dozens of U.S. states are set to launch antitrust and privacy investigations into Facebook and Google as scrutiny of the big tech firms increases. More
DARE: Facebook Launches ‘Clear History’ Tool–but It Won’t Delete Anything
Facebook launches 'clear history' feature in three countries, allowing users to see how Facebook tracks them across the wider web and 'disconnecting' but... More
DARE: House Homeland Security Committee Subpoenas 8chan Owner
The House Homeland Security Committee subpoenas the owner of 8chan, the messaging forum linked to three mass shootings this year, to testify before... More
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Join @LitNet_org for a digital Town Hall on Kickstarting Your Dream Project with @MargotAtwell! Tomorrow (1/30) at 11 am PT / 2 pm ET via Zoom. RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/uek6d8j.
@babson That's why we @PENamerica called for @babson to reverse this shameful decision last week. That's why over 350 people and organizations have signed on to our letter. Watch the interview, see for yourself. Join our call. Share this thread. #SupportAsheen.
https://pen.org/letter-to-babson-college-to-reinstate-professor-asheen-phansey/
Donald Trump's constant attacks on the media, and the firing of Asheen Phansey by @babson College has finally pushed me to the brink: I applied for membership to @PENamerica.