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PTSD: The Wound That Never Heals
In the latest installment of Illustrated PEN, Leela Corman, cartoonist and illustrator, reveals the intricate process of coming back to life after losing a child, dealing with grief, and… More
Joint Letter Condemning State of Emergency Provisions in Turkey
Our joint letter condemning the state of emergency provisions in Turkey and their violations of human rights. More
Goddard College Announces New PEN North American Centers Scholarship
PEN America partners with Goddard College, PEN USA, PEN Canada, and PEN Mexico to announce a $10,000 scholarship open to eligible PEN Members who wish to earn an MFA… More
Prison Writing Award Winners: 2015–2016
Announcing the winners of PEN’s annual Prison Writing Contest, one of the few outlets of free expression for the country’s incarcerated population. More
Back to the Bad Old Days: Freedom of Expression ‘Under Siege’ in Nigeria
Despite the passage of time, the evolution of new media channels and an increase in the number of professional and amateur reporters, freedom of expression is still under siege… More
A Muslim Reports: Moustafa Bayoumi on the Presidential Debates
"Still don't know why Trump says "African" *pause* "American."(Same with LGBTQ) As if he's never said those words in that order before!" More
Criminal Charges ‘A Clear Attempt to Intimidate’ Journalists in North Dakota
The misdemeanor charges against journalist Amy Goodman for reporting on protests in North Dakota are a clear attack on freedom of the press, PEN America said in a statement… More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Wednesday, October 19
UN experts urge India to release rights activist in Kashmir, and more. More
Health of Jailed Iranian Brothers Worsens in the Face of Mistreatment and Abuse
The Rajabian brothers began their hunger strike to protest conditions at Evin prison. More
October Feature: Journalists in the Electoral Crosshairs
Amid a U.S. presidential campaign grabbing an ever-increasing share of national and international news coverage, journalists around the world are facing harassment, threats, and even violence for reporting on… More
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