Detention for Facebook Post Shows the “Clear Dangers” of Hungary’s New Emergency Act
"The police’s actions in this case exemplify the dangers of Hungary’s Coronavirus Protection Act." More
Puerto Rico Decree on Criminalizing Pandemic Disinformation Unconstitutional
While the threat of COVID-19 may warrant unusual measures from governments in efforts to keep communities safe, Puerto Rico's new decree is an unfortunate example of going a step… More
Navy Relieves Captain Who Raised Alarm About Coronavirus
(New York, NY) – The U.S. Navy announced today that it has relieved of duty Capt. Brett Crozier, who raised the alarm about a coronavirus outbreak aboard the ship… More
Free Expression in the Time of Coronavirus
In the face of the global health crisis posed by the spread of COVID-19, PEN America is, like so many others, adapting to the new reality we must face… More
Doctors and Journalists Who Critique Officials Shouldn’t Be Punished
"This pandemic is bad enough without being compounded by a resort to punitive tactics aimed to suppress vital information." More
Guía sobre la COVID-19 y la desinformación de PEN America
Siguen circulando historias falsas sobre el coronavirus. A continuación, les presentamos algunas medidas que pueden tomar para evaluar las noticias. More
PEN America’s Guide on COVID-19 and Disinformation
If you’re looking to find factual information about public health, check first with trusted institutions, like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the World Health Organization. More
China’s Smear of Mario Vargas Llosa an Attempt to Silence Criticism
The Chinese government’s attacks on Mario Vargas Llosa should be seen for what they are: an attempt to dismiss valid criticism of their handling of the coronavirus by smearing… More
Classifying Coronavirus Deliberations Withholds Critical Information from Americans
(Washington, DC) – The classification of coronavirus response meetings and information by the White House constitutes a severe blow to the public’s right to know and ability to have… More
Threat to Arrest Those Who Spread Disinformation About Coronavirus Likely Unconstitutional
(New York) – On Tuesday, the public safety director of Newark, New Jersey warned that people who spread disinformation about the coronavirus could be criminally prosecuted. PEN America’s Nora… More