Press Releases
Freedom to Read Statement, Drafted 70 Years Ago, Is Vital Today in a New Time of Censorship
June 25, 2023
Learn More: Freedom to Read Statement, Drafted 70 Years Ago, Is Vital Today in a New Time of Censorship
Firing of Georgia Teacher for Reading a Book that Promotes Inclusivity is “Shocking” and “Harmful,” Says PEN America
June 23, 2023
Learn More: Firing of Georgia Teacher for Reading a Book that Promotes Inclusivity is “Shocking” and “Harmful,” Says PEN America
Student Policy at University of Buffalo Restricting Recognition of Certain Groups is Short Sighted and Shows the Ripple Effects of Censorship, Says PEN America
June 23, 2023
Learn More: Student Policy at University of Buffalo Restricting Recognition of Certain Groups is Short Sighted and Shows the Ripple Effects of Censorship, Says PEN America
“Unfortunate” Development for Academic Freedom, as Arizona State University Center Closes After Donor Withdraws Funding
June 22, 2023
Learn More: “Unfortunate” Development for Academic Freedom, as Arizona State University Center Closes After Donor Withdraws Funding
PEN America Rejects Move by Huntington Beach, CA Government to Consider a Legal Study to Restrict Books from Minors
June 21, 2023
Learn More: PEN America Rejects Move by Huntington Beach, CA Government to Consider a Legal Study to Restrict Books from Minors
Missouri School Board’s Decision to Retain Maus is a Positive Move But Removing Six Other Books is Unfortunate, Says PEN America
June 21, 2023
Learn More: Missouri School Board’s Decision to Retain Maus is a Positive Move But Removing Six Other Books is Unfortunate, Says PEN America
PEN America Calls for Dismissal of Lawsuit that Seeks to Silence Disinformation Researchers
June 20, 2023
Learn More: PEN America Calls for Dismissal of Lawsuit that Seeks to Silence Disinformation Researchers
Proposal to Restrict Some Books Deemed “Obscene” from Minors in Huntington Beach, CA Is “Nothing Short of Censorship,” Says PEN America
June 20, 2023
Learn More: Proposal to Restrict Some Books Deemed “Obscene” from Minors in Huntington Beach, CA Is “Nothing Short of Censorship,” Says PEN America
Years More Added to Journalist’s Prison Sentence in Algeria Shows Deepening Crackdown on Press Freedom
June 20, 2023
Learn More: Years More Added to Journalist’s Prison Sentence in Algeria Shows Deepening Crackdown on Press Freedom
