On World Press Freedom Day, PEN America Welcomes Congressional Resolution to Affirm Critical Role of Journalists
Nadine Farid Johnson, PEN America’s Washington director, said: “Journalists are operating under increasingly oppressive and dangerous conditions, yet their role in upholding the most basic tenets of democracy has… More
World Press Freedom Day 2022
Global News, Common Stories Since 1993, World Press Freedom Day has served as a moment to honor the work of journalists and news organizations who use their platforms to hold… More
PEN America Welcomes Senate Introduction of 2021 World Press Freedom Day Resolution
Senators have introduced a resolution this week marking World Press Freedom Day 2021, as press freedom worldwide is under profound threat. More
World Press Freedom Day 2021
This World Press Freedom Day, PEN America is highlighting the writing of journalists that demonstrate the necessity of local new stories in fostering informed civil discourse. More
PEN America Congratulates Senators Menendez and Rubio for this Year’s World Press Freedom Day Resolution
"Journalists and media workers are more needed than ever, providing accurate information about public health and the economic crises that are spreading worldwide." More
Local Journalist Heroes: Vincent Schilling
“I feel inspired by the outreach of Native communities coming together and trying to protect their fellow community members.” More
Local Journalist Heroes: Christine Chung
“The way that people are responding to what they see as inadequacies in support from local government has been really uplifting. . . these kinds of positive stories are… More
Alert Us
Are you an artist at risk or know someone who is?
PEN America On 
"Fear is not freedom. Fear is not liberty. Fear is control," Grace Linn, 100
Why Are Books Banned? Part of a Broader Effort to Oppress Girls and Nonbinary People @TeenVogue https://www.teenvogue.com/story/book-bans-girls-women
What now in unfree Florida? The DoE apparently getting into the business of threatening punishment to high school principals if they don't cancel student club events with drag queens. B/c "Drag & Donuts " is the real threat to students here... #EdScare
https://katv.com/news/nation-world/drag-donuts-event-at-orlando-high-school-cancelled-following-threats-from-florida-department-of-education-boone-high-school-in-orlando-florida