PEN America Raises Concerns Over U.S. Government Media Nominee
"There is a real prospect that Pack would turn the important broadcasting outlets into propaganda outlets." More
PEN America Marks World Press Freedom Day, Celebrating Journalists Providing Life or Death Coverage Amid a Crisis
"Now more than ever, truth-tellers play a vital role in maintaining free expression and free societies." More
Amid Pandemic, PEN America Urges State Officials to Support Local Journalism
COVID-19’s devastating economic impact on local news outlets is threatening their ability to function at all. More
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Missouri Governor Bans Reporters From Briefings
Gov. Parson’s decision to exclude members of the media from his daily briefings is a disturbing blow to transparency and press access at a time when both are desperately… More
Trump Defamation Suit Against NBC Affiliate Is Unconstitutional Attack
The president's new suit is clearly an attempt to bully a station into removing an ad the president doesn't like More
White House Denigration of VOA Unfounded
This appears to be yet another unfounded assault by the Trump White House on truth and the news media. More
White House Blocking Officials From CNN Is Wanton Act of Coercion
The White House's attempt to swap access for coverage is a wanton act of coercion in defiance of press freedom. More
Suspension of ABC Reporter “Sends the Wrong Message”
“ABC’s decision essentially—and wrongly—suggests that journalists are unable to do their work professionally if they have private opinions, as any individual does." More
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