The PEN Pod: Searching for Broader Perspectives with Reza Aslan
“I think that there are forces right now that are looking for ways of taking advantage of this crisis to push through policies that they have been pursuing for… More
As We Confront a Pandemic, U.S. State and Federal Government Must Support Local News
This piece was originally published by Slate. The passage of $2 trillion in economic stimulus to jumpstart the U.S. economy is a significant benchmark in the coronavirus outbreak. But there’s… More
The PEN Pod: Breaking Down PEN America v. Trump with Nora Benavidez
“We’re all online all the time needing information, needing access to what reporters are telling us. They’re the frontlines right now, and we need their voices.” More
China Is Fighting the Coronavirus Propaganda War to Win
[caption id="attachment_183743" align="aligncenter" width="628"] Photo by AP / Ng Han Guan[/caption] This piece was originally published by Foreign Policy. Beijing isn’t interested in a tit-for-tat media feud with the United States—it’s… More
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PEN America Files Ninth Circuit Legal Brief in Support of Student Detained for Reading Poem
“The ability to voice one’s opinion, whether that be through a tweet, an article, or a poem, is one of the most powerful ways we advocate for ourselves and… More
PEN America and Allies File Court Brief Demanding Information on Visa Applicant’s Denial
“This case comes at a critical time in the fight for government accountability." More
DARE: The U.S. Is Now a ‘Noticeably Problematic’ Place to Be a Journalist, Report Shows
Reporters Without Borders releases its World Press Freedom Index today, noting that the United States has become a 'particularly problematic' place to be... More
DARE: Daily Alert on Rights and Expression
U.S. Supreme Court rules on two First Amendment cases, Georgia 6th candidates bar unfavorable media from events; cyberwar in Ukraine, and more in free expression news from the United… More
Reports That Senate May Bar Press Interviews in Hill Hallways Raise Serious First Amendment Concerns
WASHINGTON – Reports that the Senate may have considered enforcing a rule prohibiting members of the press from interviewing senators outside of “designated areas” in the Capitol raise serious… More