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Order to Remove Dozens of Challenged Books in Texas, Including the Bible, Is an Appalling Violation of Students’ Rights
In response to the news, Jonathan Friedman, director of free expression and education programs at PEN America, said: "The sweeping attempt to remove these titles from classrooms and libraries… More
Multiplicity and Narratives of Confinement in “Faces of Resilience,” Presented by the Barnes Foundation and Mural Arts Philadelphia
PEN America intern Alexandra Fiorentino-Swinton reviews "Faces of Resilience," a show featuring artists who are justice-involved, presented by the Barnes Foundation and Mural Arts Philadelphia. More
The Truth About the History Education Wars in 2022
Good history teaching involves both perspectives, and — most of all — it requires students to make sense of them. More
India at 75 | Contributors S – Z
Writers from India and the Indian diaspora reflect on the state of free expression in India in its 75th year of independence. More
Letter to President Droupadi Murmu on India’s 75th Anniversary of Independence
On India’s 75th anniversary of independence, writers and creatives urge Indian President Droupadi Murmu to defend free expression in India. More
India at 75 | Contributors N – R
Authors from India and the Indian diaspora reflect on the state of free expression in India in its 75th year of independence. More
India at 75 | Contributors H – M
Writers from India and the Indian diaspora reflect on the state of free expression in India in its 75th year of independence. More
India at 75 | Contributors A – G
Writers from India and the Indian diaspora reflect on the state of free expression in India in its 75th year of independence. More
PEN America, with 102 International Writers and Artists, Calls for India to Uphold the Freedom to Write Ahead of 75th Independence Day Celebration
Over 100 writers and artists joined PEN America and PEN International in urging Indian President Droupadi Murmu to defend free expression in India. More
“Salman has stood most powerfully for the values of PEN America,” says PEN President Ayad Akhtar
"It is hard to find words to express the emotions occasioned by today’s shocking attack on Salman Rushdie. As a former President of our organization, Salman means so much… More