DARE: For Many Rural Residents in U.S., Local News Media Mostly Don’t Cover the Area Where They Live
Pew survey finds that a majority of rural residents say their local news media covers areas other than theirs, while a majority of urban residents say... More
DARE: Daily Alert on Rights and Expression
President Trump calls Chinese President Xi Jinping a “very good man” just hours after famed writer Liu Xiaobo dies in Chinese custody. More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Wednesday, October 19
UN experts urge India to release rights activist in Kashmir, and more. More
The PEN Ten with Abdellah Taïa
"I have always functioned alone. I believe in a single voice changing the world. I don't place much trust in groups." More
Free Expression Digest: Tues., December 1
Prominent Turkish human rights lawyer assassinated, Google denies agreement to monitor anti-Israel videos, Poland: Culture minister wants to ban play. More
Free Expression Digest: Wed., November 18
Iranian journalist sentenced, Encryption debate reignited, and Bangladesh blocks Facebook and other social-media platforms. More
Free Expression Digest: Tues., November 17
The dangers to national security whistleblowers, Sikh-Canadian journalist wrongly ID'd as terror suspect, and students in Myanmar halt hunger strike. More
Free Expression Digest: Mon., November 16
French music journalist describes escape, Reaffirming the importance of human rights, and Germany announces limits on citizen spying. More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Mon., November 2
Petition urges pardon of Iranian poets, Al Qaeda claims responsibility for Bangladesh attacks, and China Xinjiang Daily editor is sacked. More
Authors, Literary Orgs Respond to ‘Hebdo’ Attack in Paris
...the PEN American Center has issued a statement in response to the the attack Wednesday on the Paris offices of newspaper Charlie Hebdo, described by the group as an… More
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Included in the 3rd issue of The Journal of Women and Criminal Justice is our director of Prison and Justice Writing @caits_meissner's letter underscoring the importance of uplifting the voices of incarcerated women. Read more here: https://www.njreentry.org/application/files/7316/7847/0620/The_Journal_of_Women_and_Criminal_Justice_Summer_Edition_2023.pdf
Want to dive deep into learning about press freedom around the world? Apply now to join the Global Press Freedom Advocacy Institute, a free series of panels, workshops, and group discussions for student journalists hosted by SPLC and @PENamerica. https://loom.ly/Gk1x-_M
#AvantGardeLawyers request to order release of Galal El-Behairy. Read the AGL letter to Prosecutor General: https://www.ramyessam.com/post/avant-garde-lawyers-request-to-order-release-of-egyptian-poet-galal-el-behairy #FreeGalal #TillTheLastPrisoner