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Bill to Ban TikTok is a Sweeping Resort to Censorship that Would Undermine Free Expression, Says PEN America

Press ReleaseJanuary 25, 2023

Proposals such as Hawley’s–including the recently introduced Terminate TikTok on Campus Act (H.R. 231), which would prohibit federal funding of higher education institutions unless they ban TikTok on institution-owned… More

PEN America CEO: All Eyes on Elon Musk to Back Open and Civic Discourse on Twitter

Press ReleaseOctober 28, 2022

PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel has made the following comment today in response to the announcement that Elon Musk has completed a $44 billion deal to takeover Twitter: “All eyes… More

PEN America CEO on Musk Deal to Buy Twitter: Rules for Content Moderation on Social Media Cannot be Swept Away Wholesale

Press ReleaseApril 25, 2022

PEN America Chief Executive Officer Suzanne Nossel made the following comment in response to news that Elon Musk will buy Twitter in a $44 billion deal:  "Elon Musk will… More

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PEN Presents: Ayad Akhtar and Alexandra Schwartz

Thursday, March 24, 2022 | 1:45 pm – 3:00 pm ET
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The PEN Pod: A Reflection on Free Speech in 2021 with Suzanne Nossel

InterviewDecember 24, 2021

“Perhaps never before in our public discourse. . . has there been a moment where issues of free expression. . . have been more salient to our politics.” More

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Russian Social Media Platform Threatens Free Expression

By: Polina Sadovskaya | December 20, 2021

The acquisition of Russia’s most popular social network by a close ally of President Vladimir Putin puts another nail in the coffin for free expression in the country. More

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The PEN Pod: On Disinformation Consumers, Trump Texts, and Free Speech Battles Ahead

InterviewDecember 17, 2021

“It’s really striking to see the degree to which writing is at the heart of what we are debating about. . . . we are seeing just… More

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The MagicianJacob Weisberg and Deborah NeedlemanThursday, February 3, 2022 | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm ET
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[VIRTUAL] Free Speech Live!: News on Social Media: Do’s and Don’ts for Young People

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm ET
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Five Steps Social Media Companies Can Take Now to Fight Online Abuse

BlogJuly 9, 2021

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media platforms can take five easy steps to make their platforms safer for users facing online abuse. More

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According to @PENamerica book bans are increasing and evolving to keep even more books out of the hands of our children. But why do other people get to tell our kids, they can't read certain books? #BookBanBusters

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Loved last night’s celebration of books and reading at the Utah State Capitol. #LetUtahRead #utpol

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