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Exiled Iranian Dissident and Journalist Lured Back to Iran, Detained
“The reported detention of Rouhollah Zam is another case of the Iranian government silencing and punishing any form of dissent, as reflected by the widespread recent crackdown on journalists,… More
The PEN Ten: An Interview with Nicole Chung
"Not everyone will understand what they’re trying to do or why it matters, but plenty will. And those are the people you want to write to and for." More
Jennifer Egan: PEN America Chapters Unite Readers, Writers Nationwide
In this Q&A, PEN America President Jennifer Egan talks about why PEN America chapters are vitally needed right now. More
PEN America Launches Six New Regional Chapters, Expanding Nationwide Reach
“At a time of exceptional threats to free expression and open discourse, our chapters will bring years of mobilization, activism and organizing among writing communities across the country to… More
A PEN Out Loud Interview with Nicole Dennis-Benn
"Sometimes we don’t even know or appreciate the ways in which the other person’s work speaks to ours until we’re put in conversations like PEN Out Loud." More
PEN America Welcomes Suspended Prison Sentence to Free Russian Actor Pavel Ustinov
"We welcome the verdict revising Pavel Ustinov's sentence, and are relieved to see him out of jail and free to return to his life and work. However, although a… More
PEN America: Book Burning at Georgia College is Disturbing
"It is deeply disturbing to see a group of students engaged in this kind of conduct,” said Jonathan Friedman, director of the campus free speech project at PEN America. … More
Joint NGO Statement Condemns Turkey’s Decision to Continue Detention of Osman Kavala
We, the undersigned freedom of expression and media freedom organizations, strongly condemn the court’s interim decision on the Gezi Park trial to continue the detention of civil society leading… More
PEN America to Honor “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” and “Unbelievable” at 11/1/19 Litfest Gala in Los Angeles
In what is expected to be an incredibly poignant moment during the ceremony, actor, author, and reading and education advocate LeVar Burton will deliver a tribute to the legendary… More