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Mass Killings in Buffalo, N.Y. Underscore the Dangers of Disinformation and Conspiracy Theories That Promote Hate and Bigotry
Press ReleaseMay 16, 2022
"PEN America mourns the horrific loss of life in Buffalo, New York on Saturday and condemns this hateful, racist act of terror against the Black community. This devastating shooting… More
Freedom to Write Index 2021
ReportApril 13, 2022
During 2021, at least 277 writers and public intellectuals in 36 countries were unjustly imprisoned or detained in connection with their writing, their work, or related activism. More
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The PEN Ten: An Interview with Vauhini Vara
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By: Jared Jackson | May 19, 2022
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analysisApril 28, 2022
New Bill Politicizing Libraries in Kentucky is a Massive Alarm Bell for the Freedom to Read
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Alarm Over Reported Deportation of Nicaraguan Musician Leonardo Canales
Press ReleaseApril 21, 2022
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BlogApril 18, 2022
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AdvocacyMarch 16, 2022
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