Washington Post Must Clarify Suspension of Journalist
"Journalists undergoing vicious harassment online need the support of their employers in order to withstand abuse and have the fortitude to continue their work." More
Bill Would Allow Local News Providers to Negotiate With Tech Giants
"It is heartening to see bipartisan support for legislation responding to this crisis, and the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act offers an important opportunity for news outlets to negotiate… More
Restrictions on Journalists During Impeachment Would Jeopardize Press Freedom
“Moments of national crisis require credible and consistent reporting. Instead, Capitol Police and the sergeant-at-arms are jeopardizing press freedom and the public’s right to know." More
Appeals Court Must Uphold Restoration of White House Reporter’s Press Pass
"The Trump administration seems to look for every excuse to retaliate against journalists who dare to ask difficult questions." More
PEN America: White House Threat to Cancel Federal Newspaper Subscriptions “Reeks of Totalitarianism”
“For the White House press secretary to threaten to force the cancellation of all federal government subscriptions to the New York Times and Washington Post is a terrifying and… More
Harvard Student Reporters Made Right Call Reaching Out to ICE
“We commend The Harvard Crimson for standing firm against calls for the paper to abandon its journalistic responsibilities." More
PEN America Response to Report of Physical Assault Against Oregon Journalist During Protest
"Physical assaults on writers, bloggers, and journalists are unacceptable, full stop,” said Summer Lopez, Senior Director of PEN America’s Free Expression Programs. “It is critical to ensuring our right… More
PEN America Calls on Trump Administration to Open Migrant Camps to Journalists’ Scrutiny
“It is shocking that the American public largely must learn about the dangerous conditions at these detention centers not through reporters being able to cover the news, but through… More
PEN America Recognizes Andrew Yang’s Campaign Proposal to Invest in Local Journalism
PEN America’s Washington Director Thomas O. Melia said: “Journalism, and local journalism in particular, is an asset to democracy. In the struggle to preserve and support this fundamental institution,… More