Archives for Freedom To Write: USA
Nobel Laureate Dr. Shirin Ebadi runs up against the Office of Foreign Assets Control
November 16, 2004
OP-ED Story “Bound But Gagged”
Florida: Reporter Abused, Arrested for Taking Photos Near Polling Place
November 03, 2004
PEN USA deplores the unconstitutional rule enacted by the Palm Beach Elections Supervisor, and its direct consequences against a journalist.
Oregon: Three Thrown from Bush Rally for Donning “Protect Our Civil Rights” T-shirts
November 02, 2004
PEN USA’s First Amendment Action Committee is very troubled that three school teachers from Medford, Oregon were threatened with arrest and thrown out of a President Bush rally at the Jackson County Fairgrounds on Thursday, for wearing shirts the campaign officials claimed were “obscene.”
White House Suppresses “Embarrassing” CIA 9/11 Report Until After November Election
November 01, 2004
PEN USA’s First Amendment Action Committee is disturbed by the Central Intelligence Agency’s refusal to release the results to the public or the Congress, of an internal investigation into the activities leading up to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Sinclair Broadcasting Fires Journalist for Criticizing Abuse of the Airwaves
October 30, 2004
PEN USA deplores the actions taken by Sinclair Broadcasting in firing a journalist who spoke out against the company’s decision to air a controversial documentary.