The PEN Pod: On the Debates and the Future of Race and Bias Training with Suzanne Nossel
“This is an administration that, from the beginning, has denigrated the role of the press, has called the press the enemy of the American people.” More
The PEN Pod: Unpacking the Presidential Debate and Disinformation with Suzanne Nossel
“The worst thing in the world would be for the president to say something that would be disproven. That has been lost in this administration.” More
The PEN Pod: On Attacks on Journalists, the Punishment of Professors, and Oscars Eligibility Requirements with Suzanne Nossel
“We have 200,000 Americans dead, and [President Trump] wants people to discredit the reporting on it—on the criticism of his handling of the pandemic, on the rifts between him… More
PEN America Views New Court Ruling Overturning Prison Sentences for 3 Turkish Journalists as a “Promising” Development on Free Expression
“The convictions and life sentences handed down to all three journalists were unjust from the very start, and it is promising to see that the appeals court has overturned… More
DARE: Expert Says Acosta Video Distributed by White House Was Doctored
Forensic examinations of video distributed by the White House to justify denying CNN reporter Jim Acosta press access indicate it was doctored footage... More
DARE: 6 Types of Misinformation to Beware Of on Election Day. (And What to Do if You Spot Them.)
Americans head to the polls to vote in the midterm elections, a powerful act of self-expression, amid manifest threats to voting rights and fair elections.. More
DARE: The New York Times Publisher Met With President Trump to Discuss Anti-Media Rhetoric
A.G. Sulzberger, publisher of The New York Times, raises concerns about dangerous anti-press rhetoric in meeting with President Trump. More
DARE: 2020 Census Will Ask About Respondents’ Citizenship Status
California Attorney General to sue Trump Administration over new census question that would ask respondents to reveal their citizenship. EPA imposes new rules prohibiting scientists from relying on studies… More
DARE: Winners and losers from Trump’s State of the Union address
President Trump’s first State of the Union address appraised on 2018 scale of truthfulness, divisiveness, and adherence to rule of law. New health care company announced by Amazon and… More
DARE: Michigan Man Arrested After Caller Threatens to Kill CNN Employees
Michigan man arrested after threats to kill CNN employees, citing "fake news." Jury finds that Chicago Sheriff Dave Clarke did not violate First Amendment rights of detainee by taunting… More
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Disinvitation remains in vogue. Schools can't keep giving in to whichever group cries outrage the loudest. https://twitter.com/nhannahjones/status/1450159816287084548
Academics from top UK universities share how they've faced death threats, masked protesters & petitions calling for their research to be shut down. They say that university leaders “lack the courage or capacity” to address the attack on freedom of speech. https://bit.ly/3aQZGhO
