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Doctors and Journalists Who Critique Officials Shouldn’t Be Punished
"This pandemic is bad enough without being compounded by a resort to punitive tactics aimed to suppress vital information." More
As We Confront a Pandemic, U.S. State and Federal Government Must Support Local News
This piece was originally published by Slate. The passage of $2 trillion in economic stimulus to jumpstart the U.S. economy is a significant benchmark in the coronavirus outbreak. But there’s… More
Trump Threat to Pull TV Licenses Over Coronavirus Ad “Violation of First Amendment”
Silencing critics is clearly a knee-jerk reaction for the president. He has a long history of trying to exploit the legal system to scare his supposed adversaries. More
The PEN Pod: Getting Reacquainted with Ourselves with Gregory Pardlo
“Having the time to work through the mundane concerns and slip into the more abstract rabbit holes and turns in each other's minds has turned out to be a… More
Prison Sentence for Uyghur Singer Part of China’s Efforts to Eradicate Uyghur Culture
Rashida has become one more victim in Chinese authorities’ efforts to systematically silence prominent Uyghur voices. More
China Moves to Charge Imprisoned Australian Novelist With Espionage
PEN America speaks out against the ongoing confinement, abuse, and now pending indictment against Australian writer Yang Hengjun. More
Community Amid Coronavirus: Mental Health Tips for Writers
“We all need to feel connected, especially during these difficult times, and writers have a vital role to play in fostering a sense of community.” More
Turkey Charges Saudi Men Accused of Murdering Washington Post Journalist
This action by Turkish prosecutors is a welcome step forward in the effort to find justice for Jamal Khashoggi and his family. More
The PEN Pod: Staying Connected Amidst Social Isolation with Andrew Solomon
“If you’re stuck in social isolation, there’s little that's better company than a really good book.” More
The PEN Ten: An Interview with Paul Lisicky
“For me, writing is connected to my looking and curiosity. It isn’t a separate animal.” More