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"The new regime of censorship is entering its second academic year." Iván Chaar López reflects on the current state of affairs at UT Austin in his contribution to @penamerica.bsky.social's "Snapshots of Censorship" Project. #histSTM #histtech #tenure 🗃️📜 #skystorians #AcademicFreedom

Snapshots of Censorship: Dare to Obey? Censorship and the Attack on Tenure in TexasThese truths, the product of extensive and rigorous research, are now not allowed to circulate freely in classrooms and across the UT campus.pen.org

Nearly two dozen groups, including @mediaanddemocracy.bsky.social @penamerica.bsky.social @publicknowledge.bsky.social @aclu.org @eff.org sent a letter to Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro supporting the company's ongoing fight against the FCC's politically-motivated investigations.

Free speech groups back Disney in ongoing fight with FCCJuly 29, 2026 - The letter says Disney should continue defending its First Amendment rights as it challenges the FCC’s early license renewal order for eight ABC-owned stations.thedesk.net

Through #ProofOfLife, we're calling for information on the fate and whereabouts of Eritrea's disappeared journalists. Sign the petition and stand with those silenced: www.pen-international.org/proof-of-lif...

25 Years Disappeared: Proof of Life Now — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression WorldwideJoin PEN International, PEN Eritrea in Exile and PEN Centres worldwide in demanding proof of life for Eritrea's disappeared journalists and writers.www.pen-international.org

At the Africa Media Festival, PEN International's Nduko O'Matigere joined Vanessa Tsehaye, Yirgalem Fisseha and Muthoki Mumo for a panel highlighting Eritrea's 12 disappeared writers and journalists. Watch the full panel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-Aq...

Silenced, Not Gone: Why Eritrea’s Jailed Journalists Still MatterYouTube video by Baraza Media Labwww.youtube.com

#Serbia: We urge the authorities to launch a prompt and thorough investigation into the brutal assault on writer Vladimir Arsenijević. Entrenched impunity for crimes against writers and journalists in the country must be addressed. Read our statement ⬇️ www.pen-international.org/news/serbia-...

Serbia: Violent attack on writer Vladimir Arsenijević condemned  — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide‘The brutal assault on writer Vladimir Arsenijević comes in the wake of a pervasive crackdown on dissent in Serbia. As we express our full solidarity with Arsenijević, we once again urge the Serbian a...www.pen-international.org

Lemony Snicket has an op-ed on book restrictions in today's Tennessean. If you have a subscription, you can find it here: www.tennessean.com/story/opinio...

Book bans in Tennessee won’t stop readers or ideas | OpinionLemony Snicket slams Tennessee officials for removing books from libraries and limiting freedom of expression.www.tennessean.com

If you're in Miami and you like books, talking about voting rights, free cocktails and free food, I have good news for you! I'll be doing an event with @penamerica.bsky.social on Miami Beach on Aug 16th. More info here: pen.org/event/conver...

Days after writing this letter from prison, Egyptian poet Galal El-Behairy began a hunger strike after being denied books, writing materials and clothing. We call for his rights to be restored immediately. Read the full letter: www.pen-international.org/cases/galal-...

For 25 years, 12 writers and journalists have not been seen by their families. Where are they? The Eritrean authorities refuse to say. We demand they break their silence and show #ProofOfLife. Join us in demanding answers: www.pen-international.org/proof-of-lif... #Free12Eritreans

Sri Lanka: PEN International calls on authorities to release the seized books of Tamil writer Theepachelvan Piratheepan. Censorship has no place in a free society. Read our full statement ⬇️ www.pen-international.org/news/sri-lan...

Sri Lanka: PEN International calls for the release of books by Tamil writer Theepachelvan Piratheepan  — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide‘The continued confiscation of Theepachelvan Piratheepan’s books is an act of censorship that strikes at the very heart of literary freedom. Writers must be free to write without fear that their work ...www.pen-international.org