Research & Resources
PEN America’s innovative research and analysis explores the impact of government policy, public sentiment, and media consumption trends on free expression in countries around the globe. The resulting reports inform policy recommendations and public toolkits to help our members and supporters advocate for sustainable change.
Educational Intimidation Bills
These bills enable blanket restrictions on books or curricula for all students—and ultimately empower an ideological assault on public education. More
Booklash: Literary Freedom, Online Outrage, and Language of Harm
We need to engage in free debate about books without denying readers the opportunity to read these books and come to their own conclusions. More
Speech in the Machine: Generative AI’s Implications for Free Expression
PEN America notes the critical free expression issues at stake with generative AI, which has the potential to supercharge tools of deception. More
Método Cuba: Independent Artists’ Testimonies on Forced Exile
Método Cuba: Independent Artists’ Testimonies of Forced Exile, amplifies the stories of artists who have suffered repression due to their "artivism" firsthand. More
Building Resilience: Identifying Community Solutions to Targeted Disinformation
People need reliable information to participate fully in the democratic process. Particularly, they need it to choose their next elected representatives, assess policy and policy proposals both locally and… More
Shouting into the Void: Why Reporting Abuse to Social Media Platforms Is So Hard and How to Fix It
The technology companies that run social media platforms, where so much of online abuse plays out, are failing to protect and support their users. More
Art is Power: 20 Artists on How They Fight for Justice and Inspire Change
Art is Power: 20 Artists on How They Fight for Justice and Inspire Change documents the ways artists are fighting against these menacing tactics and urges art and human… More
Freedom to Write Index 2022
In 2022, 311 writers were detained or imprisoned around the world for their writing or otherwise exercising their freedom of expression. More
Banned in the USA: State Laws Supercharge Book Suppression in Schools
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters. More
Trusted Messengers: How Community Engagement Journalism is Uniquely Positioned to Slow the Spread of Mis/Disinformation
Tips for journalists and journalism-adjacent professionals who are committed to fighting mis/disinformation through community engagement practices. More
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