New PEN America Report Shows Local Watchdog Journalism Faces a Crisis Moment
“The crisis facing local news is existential. The collapse of media outlets and the slashing of newsrooms are starving communities of the stories and the scrutiny that are vital… More
PEN America Calls White House Decision to Ignore Times Journalist’s Plight “Disgraceful”
“This is the latest in a long list of disgraceful incidents in which the U.S. government has demonstrated its callous disregard for the safety of journalists." More
California Gig Worker Bill May Have Unintended Consequences for Press Freedom
"Absent amendment to allow freelancers the flexibility to opt out of the law’s classification, the bill actually stymies opportunity for those who might otherwise benefit from working on a… More
PEN America to Participate in First-Ever LA Press Freedom Week
"The public is only aware of the horrific treatment of migrants because reporters have put their careers, and sometimes their lives, on the line to cover these stories." More
Federal Court Rules to Reinstate PEN America Member Brian Karem’s White House Press Pass
“The revocation of Brian's press pass by the White House was just the latest in a long line of unconstitutional attacks on the media for coverage that the president… More
Two Years On, Free Expression Groups Hold Vigils for Slain Journalist Christopher Allen
“The PEN America family of writers and readers stands in solidarity with the family of Christopher Allen, and our allied organizations in Europe and America, in calling for a… More
PEN America Files Court Brief Demanding Reinstatement of Press Credentials for White House Reporter
“There President Trump goes again, using the prerogatives of government to silence and punish journalists who irritate the White House with their reporting." More
Attempts by Trump Associates to Smear Journalists Designed to Punish Reporters Into Silence
“These new revelations expose the use of new and more insidious means in pursuit of similar ends: seeking to menace, embarrass, and punish reporters and news outlets into silence." More
Judge Orders U.S. Government to Turn Over Khashoggi Documents
“We welcome this judicial ruling as an important to step to ensure greater transparency, and ultimately accountability, for those responsible for Khashoggi’s brutal murder." More
PEN America: Facebook Ad Library Fails to Serve Its Basic Purpose
The Transparency Tracker provides: • A media literacy tool that empowers the public to hone in on reliable sources of news and defend themselves from fraudulent news and misinformation • An accountability tool… More
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The Missouri House Bill 2044 represents a transparent, shameful attempt to legalize book banning in public libraries within the state. Read our full statement here: http://bit.ly/38dc6gA. #bannedbooks
The European parliament has passed a resolution condemning Burundi for restricting freedom of expression and violating human rights ahead of elections due in May this year. https://reut.rs/375M4M7
European Union leaders are considering a ban on the use of facial recognition in public spaces for up to five years until safeguards to mitigate the technology's risks are in place. https://politi.co/3am01I7