Truth matters. A free press matters. Speak up for detained journalists. Share their stories. #FreeAustinTice #WPFD2022 #WorldPressFreedomDay2022

Huge thanks to Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press for their help in unsealing these documents so that Thomas Brewster Forbes could tell this important and newsworthy story.

🧵STAND WITH SALMAN Friday, August 19, 2022 11:00am ET New York Public Library A PEN America, NY Public Library & Penguin Random House 🐧🏠📚 public reading drawn from Rushdie’s body of work. Can’t be in Manhattan? Read on for more ways to show your support. #StandWithSalman pen.org/event/stand-wi…

At NY Public Library and around the globe, readers and writers are standing in solidarity with Salman Rushdie and celebrating his tireless advocacy for freedom of expression and the plight of imperiled writers around the globe. #StandWithSalman

Cannot wait for this PEN America Jenny Holzer!

Censorship is the refuge of the weak. via ⁦New York Times Opinion⁩ nytimes.com/2022/09/10/opi…

There is no one more inspiring, more compelling or more positive - in the face of threats to her life and liberty - than journalist, press freedom advocate and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa.

More books banned. More districts. More states. More students losing access to literature. “More” is the operative word for our #BannedInTheUSA report on school book bans, which offers a comprehensive look at bans throughout the 2021–22 school year: pen.org/report/banned-…

Spent the afternoon talking about Your Voice Is Your Superpower, freedom of speech and journalism with the middle and elementary students at Hudson Montessori JC where they are learning to be engaged young citizens of the world. Can’t think of a better way to celebrate #FreeSpeechWeek.

As I read the news, feeling discouraged by the unabashed displays of hate, one thing brings me hope: the children who tell me they will use their voices to speak up when they see someone hurting others. Let’s use ours. #useyourvoice #stopthehate #yourvoiceisyoursuperpower

Hateful words can really hurt. And we need to talk about it. Important piece from my dad (& co-author) on why he teaches a class on “hate speech” at University of Miami and how we can make positive change in the current climate. smerconish.com/exclusive-cont…

“In the nine months of war, 42 journalists have died. Among them are those who went off to fight and those who told the truth about this war. Among them were my friends.” Thank you to Sevgil Musaieva & the other Committee to Protect Journalists awardees for your incredible work speaking truth to power.

Speaking of #freespeech, if you’re looking for a fun & educational gift for the little ones (& not so little ones) this holiday season, consider our book, Your Voice is Your Superpower: A Beginner's Guide to Freedom of Speech (and the First Amendment) amazon.com/Your-Voice-Sup…

Visit a library this weekend & behold its wonders. Such a vital American institution that is under threat. Tell the librarians you appreciate them. It's a hard time to stand up for the freedom to read. #FReadom

The year 2022 was deadly for members of the press. At least 67 journalists and media workers were killed during the year–the highest number since 2018 and an almost 50% increase from 2021. Read more in CPJ's latest report on journalists killed in 2022: cpj.org/reports/2023/0…

"It’s painful and surreal to write these words: Evan Gershkovich, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, is being held by Russian authorities on espionage charges." Joshua Yaffa on his friend Evan Gershkovich newyorker.com/news/daily-com…

The imprisonment of journalists is among the bluntest tactics used by autocrats and corrupt leaders to assert control over the news and information space and to shield themselves from scrutiny. nyer.cm/IYb4ijh

Today on #WorldPressFreedomDay, we feature the case of imprisoned journalist, media publisher, activist, writer #JimmyLai, who faces life in prison for his work in Hong Kong. Send Lai a solidarity message via English PEN PENWrites campaign: pen-international.org/our-campaigns/… #FreeJimmyLai