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Temperature Check, Vol. Two Feat. Justin Rovillos Monson & Josie Duffy Rice
Two pandemic poems, a quarantine remix creative prompt and how The Appeal's newsroom is pivoting in response to COVID-19. More
Information on Federal Coronavirus Emergency Relief for the Literary Community
In Washington, two major relief laws have the potential to help writers, small bookstores, publishers, literary organizations, and others in our sector get through the economic crisis posed by… More
The PEN Pod: Staying Connected and Collected with Yiyun Li
“I thought every day I would write some words that give my life a structure. . . Writing words also structures my life.” More
Congress Must Include Local News in Next Coronavirus Stimulus
(Washington, DC) – A coalition of nearly 50 organizations is calling on Congress to include vital funding for local news in the next stimulus package proposed in response to… More
Letter: Local News and Coronavirus Stimulus Legislation
We, the undersigned organizations, write to express our concern over the disappearance of local news and information in communities around the country. More
Works of Justice Podcast: Temperature Check with Josie Duffy Rice of The Appeal
Prison and Justice Writing Program intern Kate Cammell spoke with Josie Duffy Rice, president of The Appeal. More
The PEN Pod: Keeping Literary Culture Alive Through Resilience with Jennifer Egan
“By engaging in [literature], we are entering into the dream life of a different time and place, and there’s just nothing quite like it.” More
The PEN Pod: Confronting the Shadow of Our Mortality with David L. Ulin
“Somehow, maybe if we’re lucky in those moments where we can step outside of the dread, it allows us to kind of be more present in the moment.” More
Russia Moves to Track Residents Under Cover of Coronavirus
For weeks, the Russian government has failed to undertake serious measures in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and tackling it efficiently. More
Turkish Musician Dies Following Hunger Strike
We are immensely saddened to learn of Helin Bölek’s passing. We strongly condemn the actions of the Turkish government that led to her death. More