Articles by PEN America
Thai poet and activist Arnon Nampa sentenced for criticizing the monarchy
This is his sixth ‘lèse-majesté’ conviction, bringing his cumulative prison sentence to 18 years.
PEN America concerned about the enforced disappearance of Jesus Armas
Jesus Armas’ disappearance is a chilling reminder of the dangers faced by those who use their voices to champion democracy and human rights.
PEN America alarmed by Trump’s legal assaults on Iowa newspaper, ABC News settlement
The latest lawsuit seeks “accountability for brazen election interference committed by” the Des Moines Register and its parent company, Gannett, as well as pollster Selzer.
Course cancellations at Florida International University signal escalating censorship
The cancellation of multiple courses highlights a concerning trend of censorship in higher education, sparking debates about academic freedom.
In preparing for protests, are campuses in the United States going too far?
“All too often, universities have appeared to be enacting double standards, clamping down on pro-Palestinian speech more than speech on other issues.”
PEN America: Vietnamese government must release journalist Trương Huy San
The journalist recently criticised the police and top government officials on his popular Facebook page.
Russia puts best-selling author Boris Akunin on wanted list
UK-based Akunin was placed on the “foreign agents” list in January due to his opposition to Russia’s war in Ukraine. A criminal case has been opened against him for “justifying terrorism” and spreading “fake news” to discredit the Russian armed forces.
Shouting into the void: Why reporting abuse to social media platforms is so hard and how to fix it
For journalists, writers, and creators who rely on having an online presence to make a living and make their voices heard, the situation is even worse – especially if they belong to groups already marginalized for their actual or perceived identity.