Overbroad South Carolina “Anti-Semitism” Bill Offends Free Speech, Makes Same Mistake as Federal Legislation
A proposed South Carolina bill that would require the state to adopt a federal definition of anti-Semitism that encompasses criticism of the state of Israel offends the First Amendment. More
DARE: Daily Alert on Rights and Expression
Trump set to sign an executive order on religious liberty, a protester is facing jail for laughing, and Tillerson walks back U.S. commitments to human rights. More
Russian Authorities Must Investigate Murder of Journalist Nikolai Andrushchenko
It is the urgent moral responsibility of Russian authorities to thoroughly investigate the murder of journalist Nikolai Andrushchenko, PEN America said in a statement today. More
MYANMAR: PEN Myanmar Finds Significant Shortfall In Free Expression Reform Promises
YANGON—As Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) celebrates one year in office, a civil society coalition led by PEN Myanmar noted a significant lack of progress… More
DARE: Daily Alert on Rights and Expression
Trump gives a series of bizarre interviews, Facebook brings in NYT VP to help fight fake news, the NEA and NEH get funding boost amid fight, and more. More
May Featured Case: Artists Under Threat in Turkey
In the face of censorship, persecution, imprisonment, and a recent referendum that will inevitably usher in alarming new restrictions, these Turkish artists courageously refuse to quiet their creative expression. More
Maldives: Investigate murder of blogger Yameen Rasheed
The brutal murder of Maldivian blogger Yameen Rasheed this weekend must be investigated to the fullest extent of the law, PEN America said in a statement today. More
DARE: Daily Alert on Rights and Expression
Free speech advocates come together in a powerful defense of freedom of speech and the press at the PEN America gala, Breitbart denied Congressional press access and more. More
Daily Alert on Rights and Expression
First Amendment expert worries over the use of the Espionage Act, scientists rally for facts, and internet users across the globe worry over their privacy. More
PEN America Calls On Berkeley to Ensure Speech is Not Shut Down
In response to a decision by the University of California at Berkeley to cancel a planned appearance by conservative provocateur Ann Coulter, PEN America Executive Director Suzanne Nossel called… More