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The PEN Ten with Leslie Jamison
I’m also actively resisting both hopelessness and complacency—as well as the belief that art is irrelevant in politically troubled times. More
PEN America Calls Attention to Alarming Rollbacks in Press Freedom Around the World and Invites Supporters to Share Their Stories
“Journalists worldwide are under siege from governments and other actors who fear the press’s role as a force for transparency and accountability. Violence, intimidation, imprisonment, and online harassment all… More
DARE: Giuliani Says Trump Reimbursed Cohen for Stormy Daniels Payment
Trump attorney Rudolf Giuliani reveals that Trump reimbursed his personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, the $130,000 paid to adult movie star Stormy Daniels to buy her silence during the campaign.… More
Recent Audio Recordings of Liu Xia Indicate the Urgent Need for her Freedom
“Every day that she is kept under house arrest is a new offense. The audio recording of Liu Xia not only makes it clear that she is in deep… More
Restrictive Policy in Various Federal Prisons Represents a Misguided and Destructive Disregard for the Right to Read
“Forcing incarcerated people to pay potentially exorbitant prices for books they could receive for free from friends, family, or charities, the policy makes it effectively impossible for many… More
DARE: CEO Mark Zuckerberg Says Facebook Will Rank News Outlets By Trustworthiness
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg tells media executives that system ranking news organizations based on trustworthiness and promotes content based on that metric is in place. News business analyst shows… More
Civil Society and Journalists in Myanmar Find that Free Expression and Media Freedom are under Significant Threat
"Building a strong foundation for democratic development will be impossible without also safeguarding journalists’ ability to report on issues in the public interest without fear of retribution, ensuring citizens’… More
Thomas O. Melia to Lead National Advocacy as PEN America Washington Director
"Tom Melia's experience on the Hill and as a proven leader in government and civil society will be instrumental to raising the voices of our national membership and international… More
DARE: Roy Moore Sues 4 Women, Claiming Defamation and Conspiracy
Former Alabama Senatorial candidate Roy Moore sues four women claiming defamation and conspiracy in relation to his alleged sexual relations with minors. Stormy Daniels sues Trump for defamation over… More
The Pathologos
You cannot find a picture of your future wife / There is not enough white space around your imagination / Who will look at your collage when you are… More
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