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Almar Latour’s Remarks at the 2024 PEN America Literary Gala
"Russia may be an ocean and a continent away; but the distance between authoritarianism and a free society is measured by the strength of free speech." More
The State of Book Bans: South Carolina Is Poised to Get Worse
If the South Carolina legislators pushing these regulations paid attention, they’d see that creating further pathways to remove books has consistently been a disaster. More
How journalists can combat political disinformation in a world of echo chambers and deepfakes
The National Press Club Journalism Institute hosted a conversation between journalists and experts who laid out the scope of the disinformation problem. More
Book Banners Take the Fight to Public Libraries
Libraries are curated by sensible systems to help patrons access books that are best suited for their age, interests, information needs, etc. More
Why we believe: The psychology, reality, and future of the disinformation crisis
"I think journalists – and really all members of the disinformation-fighting community – need to remember to be sympathetic to people who disagree." More
Navigating Disinformation as a Student Journalist
As local news outlets fold across the country, student journalism is playing an increasingly vital role in local coverage. More
Pham Doan Trang: A Courageous Voice for Change
Celebrated for her prolific writing and fearless activism for democracy and human rights in Vietnam, 2024 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write honoree Pham Doan Trang is known as an emblem… More
Joint Oral Statement on the Outcomes of the Cuban States’s Universal Periodic Review
We urge the United Nations member states to demand the immediate release of artists and writers imprisoned in Cuba and an end to forced exile. More
Sign PEN America’s Petition To Protect The Life Of P.M. Dunne, An Incarcerated Author
PEN America is urging supporters to sign our petition to grant P.M. Dunne's request for a transfer or be placed in protective custody. More
Letter to Members of the School Board of Dorchester School District Two
By placing this review process now solely on media specialists, you risk taking educators away from the critical work they need to do to serve students in your district. More