Journalism and COVID-19: Remembering David Ibata
“A calmer, kinder man never walked the earth (let alone a newsroom).” More
PEN America Joins Call to Include Local News Measures in Infrastructure Bill
PEN America joined more than a dozen media and press freedom organizations in urging Congress to include support for local journalism in the federal infrastructure package. More
PEN America Responds to Rick Santorum’s Ouster From CNN
(New York, NY) — Following news that CNN has cut ties with commentator Rick Santorum, PEN America issued the following statement: “We are troubled by CNN's termination of Rick Santorum's… More
PEN America Responds to Firing of AP Reporter Emily Wilder
PEN America responds to the firing of AP employee Emily Wilder, dismissed for violating the AP's social media policy. More
PEN America Welcomes Bill to Support Local News as Critical Infrastructure
PEN America welcomes Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Rep. Marc Veasey’s (D-TX) introduction of the Future of Local News Act. More
Journalism and COVID-19: Remembering Sekou Smith
“May we all be as kind, as talented, as hardworking, as in love with the game [of basketball] and the craft as much as Sekou Smith.” More
Journalism and COVID-19: Remembering Tiffany Shackelford
“Tiffany was simply a force of nature. Her sharp intellect was often revealed with a sly smile, wrapped in a bawdy sense of humor. She was a connector —… More
Journalism and COVID-19: Remembering Corky Lee
“Corky Lee is synonymous with Asian American history in New York and beyond. Indeed, without his efforts, much of our history may have gone unnoticed and unchronicled.” More
Journalism and COVID-19: Remembering Tony Greer
“He was such a bright light working in our studio for more than six years, and you could just feel Tony’s beautiful spirit. You could feel it from a… More
PEN America Urges Biden-Harris Administration to Allow Journalist Access at Border
As the detention crisis at the border swells and the need for reporting sharpens, PEN America calls for swift removal of any restrictions on press to access border areas. More