Discriminatory LGBTQIA+ Education Bill in Tennessee is Attempt to Silence Truth
"This bill is an appalling assault on freedom of expression at its most basic level—the freedom to represent the truth of human existence." More
Abrupt Cancellation of Ethics Course at Boise State “Unfathomable”
Boise State University this week informed 1,300 students that it was immediately suspending all 52 sections of a general education course on ethics and diversity. More
Third Professor at Texas Community College Effectively Fired After Criticizing School’s Leadership
PEN America today objected to the effective firing of historian Lora Burnett from a Texas community college. More
Basketball Players Face One-Game Suspension for Kneeling During Anthem
PEN America said a one-game suspension for kneeling is wrongheaded response to peaceful, protected speech. More
Attempts to Ban 1619 Project From Schools “Shameful”
“These attempts to ban schools from exploring the complexities and uncomfortable truths of American history—including slavery and racism—are shameful.” More
Setting New Norms for the Dorms: Campus Free Speech and Residence Life in 2021
For college and university housing officers, PEN America offers pointers on what to expect in 2021 based on our spring survey conducted in partnership with ACUHO-I. More
PEN America Says Dismissal of University of Mississippi Scholar Raises Serious Questions
“This summary dismissal appears an extreme reaction to the facts at hand, raising serious questions and concerns about academic freedom at the University of Mississippi." More
University of Dallas Tables Effort to Form Racial Justice Group
"That some people consider the topics 'divisive' is hardly sufficient justification to deny students their right to assembly and association." More
Texas University Calls on State AG to Investigate Professor’s Speech
“While Professor Jun’s Facebook comment may sound extreme when read literally, this is clearly an instance of extramural political commentary—protected speech for which Jun should certainly not face a… More
Executive Order on Race and Sex Stereotyping is Chilling Free Expression
"This is an assault on the essential freedom protected under the First Amendment—not just to speak but to receive information, to debate ideas freely and without fear of punishment,… More