The PEN Pod: On Dave Chappelle, Protecting Journalists, and More Facebook Revelations
“My goal was to document voices that were not heard the same way that others were, and I wanted to make sure to hand a mic to my local… More
Accusation That ‘Cuties’ Crosses Legal Lines ‘Patently False’
"While people are free to criticize the film's depiction of children in provocative clothing and dance performances, the claim that this fictional film transgresses legal lines is patently false." More
PEN America to Honor “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” and “Unbelievable” at 11/1/19 Litfest Gala in Los Angeles
In what is expected to be an incredibly poignant moment during the ceremony, actor, author, and reading and education advocate LeVar Burton will deliver a tribute to the legendary… More
DARE: Government Confirms It Has Detained as a Witness a Journalist Who Works in Iran
Government confirms that it has detained Marzieh Hashemi, U.S. citizen and journalist for Iran's Press TV, as a witness. BuzzFeed stands by report that... More
DARE: The Interview Egypt’s Government Doesn’t Want on TV
CBS's 60 Minutes refuses request from Egyptian government to refrain from broadcasting interview with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. President Trump... More
DARE: Netflix Criticized for Yanking Comedian’s Episode in Saudi
Pressure mounts on Netflix after it pulled an episode of Hasan Minhaj's comedy series, 'The Patriot Act,' from Saudi Arabia. Cabinet meeting called on... More