Jamal Khashoggi | Status: Murdered | Saudi Arabia
Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi Arabian journalist who had been exiled in the U.S. since mid-2017, disappeared while visiting the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey on October 2, 2018; … 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
In Sprint to Election Day, PEN America Fights Back Against Disinformation with What to Expect When You’re Electing
"Tonight, as President Trump and former Vice President Biden take the debate stage, it’s a reminder that the fate of truth is on the ballot." More
The PEN Pod: The Value of Truth During a Crisis with Paul Farhi
“Misinformation can literally get you killed, and good information can save your life.” More
Washington Post Must Clarify Suspension of Journalist
"Journalists undergoing vicious harassment online need the support of their employers in order to withstand abuse and have the fortitude to continue their work." More
Hacking Bezos’ Phone Shows Lengths Saudis Will Go to Silence Criticism
“That the crown prince thought he could control the Washington Post's reporting by blackmailing its owner reveals the depth of his inability to understand how independent journalism works. It… More
PEN America: White House Threat to Cancel Federal Newspaper Subscriptions “Reeks of Totalitarianism”
“For the White House press secretary to threaten to force the cancellation of all federal government subscriptions to the New York Times and Washington Post is a terrifying and… More
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TODAY: The Ink Project and the @PENAmerica Piedmont Region are hosting Dear 2020, a virtual spoken word and poetry performance collection. Register now: https://bit.ly/3dFaCQk.
My latest for @PENamerica 👇
I did not expect to write a lot this year but #COVID19 made everything clearer & more urgent than ever on #WhatsAtStake
For @voxdotcom https://www.vox.com/first-person/2020/4/4/21204261/coronavirus-covid-19-disabled-people-disabilities-triage
For @teenvogue https://www.teenvogue.com/story/voters-with-disabilities-barriers-covid
#CripTheVote #Election2020 https://twitter.com/PENamerica/status/1321819808380366848
