PEN America Condemns MSNBC, Washington Post Journalists' Firing Over Charlie Kirk Comments: 'Open Debate Is Urgently Needed'

PEN America has condemned the firing of journalists at MSNBC and The Washington Post for comments following Charlie Kirk's murder. "The firing and suspension of multiple journalists after the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk should alarm anyone who cares about free speech and a free press," the statement read. "Taken together, these measures risk creating a chilling effect that extends beyond those directly targeted, weakening public discourse at a moment when open debate is urgently needed. The statement continued: "Journalists should not have to fear losing their jobs simply for . . .