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Maria Ressa

Conviction of Philippines Journalists “Disgraceful Travesty of Justice”

Press ReleaseJune 15, 2020

"This verdict is a disgraceful travesty of justice. It marks a sad day for democracy in the Philippines and for press freedom the world over." More

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DARE: Donald Trump Files Reply to PEN America Lawsuit Alleging He Repeatedly Violates First Amendment

News DigestApril 11, 2019

Department of Justice files a motion to dismiss PEN America v. Trump. (Find out more about our lawsuit in defense of First Amendment protections for... More

Jamal Khashoggi

DARE: UN Investigator Calls on Saudi Arabia to Make Khashoggi Murder Trials Public

News DigestMarch 29, 2019

Special rapporteur leading UN investigation of journalist Jamal Khashoggi's killing finds that Saudi Arabia has not met its international human rights... More

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DARE: Sacramento Bee Reporter Detained, Two More Journalists Covering Protest March among 84 Arrested

News DigestMarch 6, 2019

FBI Director Christopher Wray says that while the U.S. had not seen a 'material impact on election infrastructure' from foreign adversaries in the recent... More

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Charges Against Philippines Journalist Maria Ressa an Affront to Free Expression

Press ReleaseFebruary 8, 2019

"The latest charges against Maria Ressa and Rappler lack any clear legal basis and represent an overtly politicized attempt to further cow this brave investigative journalist and her colleagues into submission and silence." More

DARE: In Extraordinary Statement, Trump Stands With Saudis Despite Khashoggi Killing

News DigestNovember 21, 2018

President Trump declares he won’t hold Saudi rulers accountable for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, putting preference on arms sales and... More

DARE: CNN Sues President Trump and Top White House Aides for Barring Jim Acosta

News DigestNovember 13, 2018

CNN and Jim Acosta sue President Donald Trump and senior White House officials challenging the revocation of Acosta's press pass, becoming the second org... More

DARE: Doctors Express Outrage after NRA Tells Them ‘to Stay in Their Lane’

News DigestNovember 12, 2018

More than 23,000 doctors and medical professionals sign an open letter to the National Rifle Association after the NRA tells their colleagues who express... More

DARE: Trump Lawyers Are Considering A Challenge To Stop “60 Minutes” From Airing A Stormy Daniels Interview

News DigestMarch 12, 2018

Lawyers associated with President Trump reported to be considering legal action to stop 60 Minutes from airing Stormy Daniels interview. More

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The superintendent says this ban of NINETEEN MINUTES and 13 other books not a ban. Explain to me how permanently REMOVING a book from a library shelf is not a ban? https://twitter.com/PENamerica/status/1641517467976474641

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Yes. ND gov: "The teaching profession is challenging enough without the heavy hand of state government forcing teachers to take on the role of pronoun police." https://thehill.com/homenews/3926656-north-dakota-governor-vetoes-bill-restricting-transgender-students-pronouns/

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Breaking News? Or Misinformation?

Following reports of a #TrumpIndictment, here are some tips for journalists and community leaders who seek to serve as trusted voices—and to stop the spread of accidental misinformation and deliberate disinformation. https://pen.org/trump-disinformation-tip-sheet/

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