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PEN America Welcomes Charges Against Slovak Businessman Accused of Ordering Journalist’s Murder

Press ReleaseOctober 24, 2019

“We welcome the developments in Kuciak’s case as a positive sign that the Slovak authorities are taking seriously the need to hold those who ordered and carried out his… More

DARE: A Former Trump Staffer Filed a Class Action to Invalidate All of the Campaign’s Nondisclosure Agreements

News DigestFebruary 22, 2019

Former Trump campaign staffer files class action lawsuit to invalidate the Trump 2016 campaign's nondisclosure agreements barring staffers and volunteers... More

DARE: WOAI anchor Delaine Mathieu on Sinclair promos: ‘This was awful’

News DigestApril 6, 2018

Fallout over Sinclair Broadcast Group’s “must-run” segments for local news stations continues, with a number of hosts across the country expressing their distaste for the content of the segments… More

DARE: Yesterday, they walked out of class. Now, they’re forced to stay after school

News DigestMarch 16, 2018

Scattered reports of students being punished by school administrators for participating in nationwide 17-minute walkout protesting gun violence. More

DARE: Don’t forget how the movement that changed Hollywood started: With great reporting

News DigestMarch 5, 2018

With inclusion and absences, Oscar ceremony reflects #MeToo movement brought forward by investigative journalism and women speaking out. More

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DARE: Hicks acknowledges white lies, but won’t talk White House in testimony

News DigestFebruary 28, 2018

White House Communications Director Hope Hicks reported to have told Congressional investigators that her work for President Trump has required her occasionally to tell what are described as “white… More

Murder of Slovakian Journalist a Crime Against Press Freedom and Democratic Values

Press ReleaseFebruary 27, 2018

"Ján Kuciak's death is a reprehensible crime against all journalists and the democratic values they protect. The international community must stand in solidarity with Slovakia's journalists to speak out against such… More

DARE: In wake of Parkland, colleges tell students protests won’t hurt their chance of admission

News DigestFebruary 26, 2018

Colleges nationwide tell high school seniors they won’t penalize their applications if the students are suspended for protests related to gun control. More

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Why Facebook’s News Feed Changes Pose a Threat to Free Expression

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By: Summer Lopez | January 26, 2018

If this is an effort to reduce the power of fraudulent news on Facebook, then it comes at the expense of those who would spread the truth, as well.… More

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Feb 9, 6:30PM at @DIESELBrentwood in #LosAngeles:

Join celebrated authors @patricia_engel and @jeanho for PEN Out Loud—an outdoor evening of readings and conversation exploring their latest works of fiction.

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