PEN America Responds to False Claims in Guardian/Observer Article
A letter to the editors of The Guardian and The Observer. More
Belarus: PEN Calls for the Immediate Release of Political Prisoners
We are highly concerned about the systematic violations of the right to freedom of expression in the run-up to the presidential elections in Belarus. More
China’s Smear of Mario Vargas Llosa an Attempt to Silence Criticism
The Chinese government’s attacks on Mario Vargas Llosa should be seen for what they are: an attempt to dismiss valid criticism of their handling of the coronavirus by smearing… More
International Mother Language Day: Safeguarding the World’s Cultural Heritage
"When we safeguard the continued use of a language we are also safeguarding the cultural heritage that the language produced, and the possibility of future works in those languages." More
Police Raids and Arrests Raise Grave Concerns About Government Respect for Free Expression in India
Raids by Indian police and the arrest of five activists raise grave concerns about government respect for free expression in India. More
PEN America Joins the Call for Justice for Journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia
"We join the call for justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia, urging the EU to uphold press freedom by ensuring the safety of journalists across Europe. Daphne's unstinting courage in confronting… More
DARE: Editorial: The President Is Not Above The Law
The New York Times writes in an unusual full-page editorial “The president is not above the law.” Reports point to a growing possibility that Trump may act to cripple… More
PEN Nepal: Increasing Access to Literature for Young Readers
The key free expression challenges faced by PEN Nepal are limited sources of income...physical dangers faced by writers, and impunity faced by those who are engaged in violence against… More
Norwegian PEN: Overcoming Free Expression Challenges Globally
I would say there is a tendency to write in an autobiographical manner. This is an old tradition, from a stream of bohemian literature in the 1890s. Proponents would… More
PEN San Miguel: Advocating for Journalists in Dangerous Climate for Free Expression
Threat in Mexico is not abstract. Over 70 journalists have been killed here in recent years…Mexico is a terrifying place to be trying to exercise free expression... More
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We're thrilled about the launch of Civic News Company!
New parent of @Chalkbeat & @Votebeat "will house nonprofit, independent newsrooms committed to reporting on issues of civic importance, with & for communities often neglected by traditional media"
Follow along: @CivicNewsCo
Every yr, people cycle through the doors of 3,000+ jails in the U.S.—too often invisible to the public.❗
That’s why @verainstitute & @PENAmerica created “The Human Toll of Jail,” featuring the stories of people living behind bars… https://www.vera.org/the-human-toll-of-jail-2023
Social media co’s are NOT enforcing their policies to limit disinfo, violence, other violative content. It’s not abt free speech, it’s abt companies doing what they’ve promised consumers. I @freepress wrote a report on tech failures in policy & practice:https://www.freepress.net/policy-library/empty-promises-inside-big-techs-weak-effort-fight-hate-and-lies-2022