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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 Condemns “Grotesque” Sentencing of Saudi Student to 34 Years in Prison for Her Tweets

Press ReleaseAugust 17, 2022

PEN America condemns the imprisonment of Salma Al-Shehab, who was sentenced to 34 years in prison for her Twitter activity. More

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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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An Online SOS: How Social Media Companies Can Provide Real-Time Support for Targets of Online Abuse

BlogAugust 31, 2021

To navigate these terrifying situations, users need to be able to quickly access personalized support in real time. This is where an SOS button and emergency hotline come in. More

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The Taliban Takeover Is Forcing Afghans to Delete Their Photos and Posts—It’s a Free Expression Tragedy

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By: Matt Bailey | August 24, 2021

Photos and social media posts in Afghanistan are being used against individuals as the Taliban takes over. Digital platforms have a responsibility to prevent digital cultural erasure. More

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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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Shielding Users From Online Abuse: A Free Speech-Conscious Approach to Fighting Harassment

BlogJune 23, 2021

There's no reason why social media platforms can't create a shield that treats online abuse like toxic spam, filtering it out and quarantining it for review. More

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As Increasing Number of Countries Seek to Close Digital Borders, PEN America Warns of New Threats to Free Expression and Privacy Online

Press ReleaseJune 15, 2021

As authoritarians seize new powers over the internet and even democratic leaders attempt to rein in unaccountable tech firms, PEN America warned in a new paper today that the… More

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We made the news! Thanks to everyone who came out yesterday for #LetUtahRead #utpol: https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/utahns-gather-to-read-in-protest-against-banning-books-at-the-capitol

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The chilling of schools in Florida is hitting new lows-- some teachers told not to have *books* in their classrooms. Said one: “It feels cold without all my books. It doesn’t feel like the classroom and the environment that I built.” #FreeTheBooks
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