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The PEN Pod: On Spyware Scandals, Olympic Protests, and Tackling Disinformation

InterviewJuly 23, 2021

“We have said a number of times in a number of contexts that athletes don’t lose their right to free expression when they put on their uniform.” More

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The PEN Pod: Diving into the Pegasus Leak with Matt Bailey

InterviewJuly 23, 2021

“How do we ever get to a place where we feel sure that we have privacy and security of our data on our phones, of our conversations?” More

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Protecting Your Devices—and Your Privacy—During Protests

AdvocacyNovember 6, 2020

At protests, any devices you bring are susceptible to damage, loss, or surveillance. Here are some steps you can take to protect yourself and others. More

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The PEN Pod: Tough Questions with Suzanne Nossel

InterviewMay 22, 2020

“This [question of surveillance] is something we, as a free expression organization, have concerns with.” More

DARE: A Former Trump Staffer Filed a Class Action to Invalidate All of the Campaign’s Nondisclosure Agreements

News DigestFebruary 22, 2019

Former Trump campaign staffer files class action lawsuit to invalidate the Trump 2016 campaign's nondisclosure agreements barring staffers and volunteers... More

DARE: In Extraordinary Statement, Trump Stands With Saudis Despite Khashoggi Killing

News DigestNovember 21, 2018

President Trump declares he won’t hold Saudi rulers accountable for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, putting preference on arms sales and... More

DARE: How Vilification of George Soros Moved From the Fringes to the Mainstream

News DigestNovember 1, 2018

Vilification of philanthropist human rights benefactor George Soros began on the far right and migrated toward mainstream. Google employees walk out to... More

Reality Winner Sentence Has Troubling Ramifications for National Security Whistleblowers, Public Information

Press ReleaseAugust 23, 2018

In Wake of Reality Winner Sentence, PEN America Calls on Congress to Reform Espionage Act to Allow for Information Disclosures That Advance Public Interest More

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DARE: Congressman Jim Jordan Blasts CNN for Doing Actual Journalism

News DigestJuly 12, 2018

Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH) criticizes CNN journalists for contacting former staff and interns in their efforts to cover accusations of complicity in sexual abuse at Ohio State University, standard… More

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DARE: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to Apologize in Testimony to Congress

News DigestApril 10, 2018

Mark Zuckerberg to offer "big apology" in Capitol Hill testimony on data breach. Department of Homeland Security seeks contractor to compile comprehensive database tracking journalists and media outlets. Backpage.com… More

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