Press Releases
PEN America Rejects Calls to Cancel Venue for Moms for Liberty Conference in Philadelphia
June 29, 2023
Learn More: PEN America Rejects Calls to Cancel Venue for Moms for Liberty Conference in Philadelphia
PEN America Calls Supreme Court Decision in Counterman v. Colorado an “Important and Necessary Protection for Free Expression”
June 27, 2023
Learn More: PEN America Calls Supreme Court Decision in Counterman v. Colorado an “Important and Necessary Protection for Free Expression”
New Report Calls for Greater Protections for Threatened Artists on the Frontlines of Social and Political Change Worldwide
June 27, 2023
Learn More: New Report Calls for Greater Protections for Threatened Artists on the Frontlines of Social and Political Change Worldwide
PEN America Legal Filing Argues that Florida’s Stop WOKE Act is Unconstitutional
June 27, 2023
Learn More: PEN America Legal Filing Argues that Florida’s Stop WOKE Act is Unconstitutional
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