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PEN America stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect open expression in the United States and worldwide. We champion the freedom to write, recognizing the power of the word to transform the world. Our mission is to unite writers and their allies to celebrate creative expression and defend the liberties that make it possible.
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Consultancy
PEN America Research Opportunity (Legislative Agenda) PEN America seeks an expert consultant to research and analyze issues of copyright, content regulation, media consolidation, and net neutrality to help guide the… More
Finance and Administration Coordinator
PEN America seeks a skilled, efficient, and detail-oriented finance and administration coordinator to support our finance and office management operations. More
PEN America Boston Representative
PEN America is seeking a dynamic and creative representative to develop and carry out programming and build support in the Boston area. More
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President Trump's betrayal of the memory of murdered Saudi journalist and denial of the CIA's conclusions underscores the urgency of our November 2nd letter, signed by @merylstreep and others, to demand a U.N. probe into the killing. https://t.co/CQ1dEFVnCk
"Mai Khoi’s performance made me want to broaden that definition ["dissident"] to include one who has been let down by an established system; wounded by a broken promise or by a loss of faith."
@Monique_Truong on watching Mai Khoi perform. https://t.co/43077jLy2Q
"It puts truth-seekers and journalists who dare challenge the Saudi regime and other intolerant governments in grave danger, no matter where they live."
@KarenAttiah on President Trump's statement about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. https://t.co/M4486QP6SM