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Exciting news: the children's picture book my dad, Sandy, & I wrote about freedom of speech and the First Amendment, Your Voice Is Your Superpower, is out today, available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble & most places books are sold! simonandschuster.com/books/Your-Voi…

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 @englishpen PENWrites campaign: pen-international.org/our-campaigns/… #FreeJimmyLai

"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." @yaffaesque on his friend @evangershkovich newyorker.com/news/daily-com…

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…

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

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…

“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 @SMusaieva & the other @pressfreedom awardees for your incredible work speaking truth to power.

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 @univmiami and how we can make positive change in the current climate. smerconish.com/exclusive-cont…

@VerveSimone @AZCCEC Thank you for reading and sharing how powerful it is to use your voice! ✨

It was an honor to read "Your Voice is Your Superpower" by @jess_bohrer for @AZCCEC's Civic Storytelling Series!

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

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

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-…

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 @mariaressa.

Censorship is the refuge of the weak. via ⁦@nytopinion⁩ nytimes.com/2022/09/10/opi…

Cannot wait for this @PENamerica @jennyholzer!

At @nypl and around the globe, readers and writers are standing in solidarity with @SalmanRushdie and celebrating his tireless advocacy for freedom of expression and the plight of imperiled writers around the globe. #StandWithSalman

🧵STAND WITH SALMAN Friday, August 19, 2022 11:00am ET New York Public Library A PEN America, @nypl & @penguinrandom 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…

Huge thanks to @rcfp for their help in unsealing these documents so that @iblametom @Forbes could tell this important and newsworthy story.

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

Hundreds of independent Russian journalists have fled the country, but there are no guarantees for safe refuge and many lack visas & resources to continue reporting in exile. Join @OneFreePress @pressfreedom @IWMF in shining a light on the challenges these brave journalists face.

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, journalists are risking their lives to present the facts and the human toll of the war. 5 have been killed, others have been attacked or gone missing and the war has devastated independent journalism in Russia. onefreepresscoalition.com/list/april-2022