Frequently Banned Books Featuring Transgender Stories
In national efforts to ban books and restrict content on LGBTQ+ characters and themes, stories on transgender individuals and characters are commonly challenged and banned, making up about 9%… More
Laws restricting drag shows should scare everyone who believes in free expression
A wave of bills restricting free expression is building in state legislatures. This time, the target is drag performances. More
Transgender Awareness Week: A Reading List
In honor of Transgender Awareness Week, PEN America and the Marsha P. Johnson Institute have gathered books that center trans individuals and communities. More
DARE: ‘Transgender’ Could Be Defined Out of Existence Under Trump Administration
Trump Administration reported to be considering dramatic roll back in recognition and civil rights protection of transgender people. 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
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: Daily Alert on Rights and Expression
Lawsuit filed against Trump's transgender military ban, Senator Warren opposes Israel Anti-Boycott Act, and China and Russia go further in restricting internet freedom. More
DARE: Daily Alert on Rights and Expression
North Carolina officials reach compromise on "bathroom bill" that is criticized by LGBT advocates, DOE office bans use of phrase "climate change, and more. More
DARE: Daily Alert on Rights and Expression
Trump revokes Obama guidelines on transgender bathrooms, Russia's Foreign Ministry singles out what it calls "fake news", and more. More
Free Expression Digest: Mon., November 30
TV channel head killed in Afghanistan, Egyptian journalist in custody, and Chinese journalist Gao Yu 'had no choice' but to confess guilt before release. More
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