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PEN America to Honor Stephen Sondheim with Literary Service Award, Presented by Meryl Streep, at Annual Literary Gala
Stephen Sondheim will receive the PEN/Allen Foundation Literary Service Award, presented by actress Meryl Streep, at PEN America's Literary Gala on April 25. John Sargent, CEO of MacMillan Books,… More
TURKEY: Kurdish Iranian Writer and Friend Held On Terror Charges
PEN is concerned at the arrest and detention of Kurdish Iranian writer and journalist Sajjad Jahan Fard, and that of his friend Hassan Baladeh, who were charged on January… More
2017 PEN Publisher Honoree: John Sargent, Macmillan
John Sargent has served as a fierce advocate for the right to publish, challenging censorship and defending intellectual property rights for over three decades. More
2017 PEN/Allen Foundation Literary Service Award: Stephen Sondheim
Stephen Sondheim has delighted audiences for more than six decades with beloved and timeless musicals that speak to the heart of the human condition. More
Immigration Ban Will Have Lasting Impact on Art and Global Politics
President Donald Trump’s Executive Order restricting travel and immigration has severely affected artistic expression, and may do so for years to come. More
DARE: Daily Alert on Rights and Expression
Senator Elizabeth Warren is silenced on chamber floor after breaking arcane rule, Conway clashes with CNN's Jake Tapper, and more. More
DARE: Daily Alert on Rights and Expression
Trump claims the media is not covering terrorist attacks, White House press secretary asks New York Times for an apology, and more. More
What Do the NEA and NEH Do?
The total funding allocated to the NEA and NEH constitutes less than .001% of federal spending. Here’s a look at some of the great work they do with that… More
The Setting Sun
I climbed through the side door because the passenger side didn’t open, tossed my sleeping bag in the back. I thought about how lucky other kids were who had… More
DARE: Daily Alert on Rights and Expression
A journalist faces charges after arrest while covering the Dakota Access pipeline protest, a Syrian refugee sues Facebook over fake news posts, and more. More
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