Knowing the News: A Media Literacy Project
As we navigate through the onslaught of COVID-19 coverage and head toward a national election this fall, PEN America believes it is vital to equip the public with the… More
The PEN Pod: Tough Questions with Suzanne Nossel
“We’re in a dangerous moment; I think there is no single solution to this. It’s up to all of us to have the tough conversations with people we know… More
The PEN Pod: Tough Questions with Suzanne Nossel
“We all need to be much more conscientious about [spreading misinformation] and also equipped to talk to one another and confront one another. The advice that we give is… More
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The head of a United Nations anti-extremism body has expressed “deep concern” over growing tensions over satirical cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad, urging “mutual respect” between people of different faiths and political views. https://bit.ly/3kIHIlc
Thank you Senator @amyklobuchar and colleagues for demanding protections for journalists across the globe in this week's letter to @SecPompeo. We urge the @StateDept to respond and prioritize and press freedom as a safeguard of global democracy. https://rb.gy/5jf534
