Press Releases
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PEN America Demands Myanmar Release US Journalist Danny Fenster
We are extremely concerned that the military junta's crackdown on the media and free expression has widened to target foreign journalists, including those working the few independent media outlets… More
Forced Landing of Jet in Belarus Constitutes Grave Threat to Journalists and Writers Worldwide
PEN America and its network of allies around the world are issuing a call for Raman Pratsevich's immediate release—and for the international community to take action against the grave… More
PEN America Responds to Rick Santorum’s Ouster From CNN
(New York, NY) — Following news that CNN has cut ties with commentator Rick Santorum, PEN America issued the following statement: “We are troubled by CNN's termination of Rick Santorum's… More
PEN America Responds to Firing of AP Reporter Emily Wilder
PEN America responds to the firing of AP employee Emily Wilder, dismissed for violating the AP's social media policy. More
PEN America Concerned Over Reports Nikole Hannah-Jones Denied Tenure at UNC-Chapel Hill
According to reporting, the UNC-Chapel Hill board of trustees recently chose not to approve tenure for investigative journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, in conjunction with her upcoming appointment. More
PEN America Disturbed by Recent Raids on Independent Belarusian Publication
Editors of the Belarusian independent media portal TUT.By reported on Tuesday that their homes and offices had been searched by the Belarusian Financial Police. More
PEN America Demands Answers Over Israeli Strike on Building Housing AP, Al Jazeera Offices
Though lives were fortunately spared, the destruction will most certainly hobble the ability for professional journalists to do their work documenting a fraught, complex conflict. More
PEN America Finds Surge in Anti-Protest Bills as State Legislators Escalate First Amendment Crackdown
State lawmakers across the country have accelerated their crackdown on constitutionally-protected protests, proposing a wave of legislation over the past year that would heap fines, fees, and criminal penalties… More
PEN America Welcomes Bill to Support Local News as Critical Infrastructure
PEN America welcomes Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Rep. Marc Veasey’s (D-TX) introduction of the Future of Local News Act. More
PEN America Appalled by Death in Detention of Myanmar Poet
PEN America condemned the killing of poet Khet Thi and called on the ruling junta in Myanmar to cease targeting those speaking out. More