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Read the summary >> This report reflects PEN America’s 2021 Index findings. For our complete, up-to-date database, see the Writers at…
On War and Cultural Erasure, by PEN America President Ayad Akhtar >> WATCH: PEN America’s video coverage of Ukrainian Culture Under…
Three of Britain’s most prominent campaign groups have today announced the launch of a legal challenge against the actions of…
English PEN is leading the charge for privacy and free speech with a legal challenge moving quickly through the European…
We call on X to uphold its human rights responsibilities and ensure the safety of its users against state monitoring…
Facebook may meet a sorry fate in Vietnam, Austria, and Russia due to internet censorship, while freedom of the press…
Executive Director of English PEN Jo Glanville speaks about British culture and PEN’s landmark lawsuit fighting government surveillance in the…
PEN America’s Kristen Shahverdian, senior manager of free expression and education, said: “What the state of California is doing to…
