Journalism and COVID-19: Remembering Alan Finder
“A career journalist who believed deeply in the power of the written word and the urgency of truth, my father was in many ways the consummate twentieth century newspaperman.” More
The PEN Pod: Tough Questions with Suzanne Nossel
“There are people who have fought against authoritarian overreach around the world—how do they feel about it now that it’s happening in American cities?” More
The PEN Pod: Tough Questions with Suzanne Nossel
“People are coming to grips with the legacy of racism in profound ways. And it’s forcing this examination of what kinds of speech are appropriate.” More
The PEN Pod: Tough Questions with Suzanne Nossel
“We can see plainly that free speech is under grave threat in this country, and from multiple sides.” More
Trump Libel Lawsuit Part of Quest to Silence Critics
"President Trump's quest for re-election is being waged through a campaign to intimidate, discredit, and silence critics." More
PEN America: White House Threat to Cancel Federal Newspaper Subscriptions “Reeks of Totalitarianism”
“For the White House press secretary to threaten to force the cancellation of all federal government subscriptions to the New York Times and Washington Post is a terrifying and… More
PEN America Calls White House Decision to Ignore Times Journalist’s Plight “Disgraceful”
“This is the latest in a long list of disgraceful incidents in which the U.S. government has demonstrated its callous disregard for the safety of journalists." More
Attempts by Trump Associates to Smear Journalists Designed to Punish Reporters Into Silence
“These new revelations expose the use of new and more insidious means in pursuit of similar ends: seeking to menace, embarrass, and punish reporters and news outlets into silence." More
DARE: Federal Judge Orders Release of Khashoggi Records by U.S. Government
Judge orders federal agencies to produce thousands of pages of documents on murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. President Trump lashes out at backlash... More
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