DARE: John McCain: Mr. President, stop attacking the press
Republican Sen. John McCain condemns President Trump’s “unrelenting attacks” on U.S. journalists for giving “cover” for repressive regimes to do the same. Most members of the National Parks System… More
DARE: Trump Renews Pledge to ‘Take a Strong Look’ at Libel Laws
Trump threatens to stiffen libel laws in wake of Michael Wolff book (see PEN America statement here). Controversy erupts over "Shitty Men in Media" list that circulated last fall.… More
DARE: J20 protest trial latest: Anti-Trump activists found not guilty and avoid lengthy prison sentences
First people to face trial in Inauguration Day protests acquitted, federal judge rejects bid to force BuzzFeed to reveal sources for Trump dossier, and more. More
U.S./Russia: Writers in Dialogue
The Writers in Dialogue Program sends American authors to Russia for readings, roundtables, and literary events hosted by Russian writers and publishers and brings Russian authors, editors, and critics… More
DARE: A ‘coup in America?’ Fox News escalates anti-Mueller rhetoric.
Fox News commentator redefines the word “coup” to mean the investigation by U.S. Justice Department-appointed special counsel Robert Mueller into Russian influence on the 2016 presidential election. 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
DARE: Trump Escalates His Criticism of the News Media, Fueling National Debate
Trump's war of words with the mainstream media escalates over errors and allegations of bias. Transgender individuals will be allowed to join the military... More
DARE: MSNBC decides to bring back Sam Seder after controversy
MSNBC rehires Sam Seder, days after cutting ties with him following a campaign by far-right activists led by Mike Cernovich, peddler of the Pizzagate conspiracy theory. More
DARE: Supreme Court allows full enforcement of Trump travel ban while legal challenges continue
Supreme Court allows Trump travel ban to go into full effect pending further review. The high court hears case of Colorado Baker who refused to design a... More
DARE: ABC News Suspends Brian Ross for 4 Weeks Over Erroneous Flynn Story
ABC news suspends reporter Brian Ross for four weeks over an inaccurate report about Michael Flynn in the Russia investigation. More