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The Three Escapes of Hannah Arendt
In this week’s Illustrated PEN, Public Programs Manager Lily Philpott presents an excerpt from The Three Escapes of Hannah Arendt by Ken Krimstein. More
Ai Weiwei: Why Do the Powerful Fear Poets?
Globally lauded artist and activist Ai Weiwei accepts PEN America’s Artistic Expression Award at their 2018 LitFest Gala. More
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William Goldman, whose beloved screenplays and novels were guided by the mantra “stories are everything,” has died at 87. https://t.co/MLjGVvWYxy
Glad to see that @RutgersU has reversed its prior decision here, reaffirming free speech rights of Prof James Livingston. His satirical Facebook post should not have been considered serious grounds for disciplinary action in the first place.
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Today’s decision is a win not just for @CNN but for all Americans who rely on a free press, an underpinning of democracy that has come under unprecedented attack by this Administration.
Read @SuzanneNossel's full statement here: https://t.co/NFQpA3tspM
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