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The PEN Pod: On Platforms, Policing, and Protests with Suzanne Nossel

InterviewAugust 6, 2021

“As a defender of free speech, I believe those protections shouldn’t stop at the locker room door, and that athletes should be entitled to voice their opinions.” More

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Protecting Your Devices—and Your Privacy—During Protests

AdvocacyNovember 6, 2020

At protests, any devices you bring are susceptible to damage, loss, or surveillance. Here are some steps you can take to protect yourself and others. More

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[VIRTUAL] Sounding the Alarm: The Free Speech Crackdown in Belarus

Wednesday, September 16, 2020 | 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm ET
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Federal Authorities’ Conduct Against Protesters and Reporters in Portland “Gross Violations of the First Amendment”

Press ReleaseJuly 29, 2020

“The actions unfolding in Portland are aimed not only at silencing dissent, but also silencing the reporters and journalists working to reveal what’s happening on the ground.” More

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PEN America Signs Letter Condemning Federal Law Enforcement Targeting Protesters

Press ReleaseJuly 24, 2020

"The peaceful exercise of one's First Amendment rights, on any side of the political spectrum should never be met with the government targeting them." More

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Literary royalty at @MilesCollege tonight with Birmingham native and National Book Award winner @imaniperry and @ALPoetLaureate Ashley M. Jones with support from @thankyou_bham. Inspiring evening. https://twitter.com/PENamerica/status/1618636171751342081

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