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Free Expression Daily Digest: Tues., May 24
Kazakhstan jails online editor, Chinese blogger detained, Kenyan protestor killings must lead to end of police violence, and more More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Mon., May 23
Future of national security whistleblowing at stake in U.S. inquiry, national police raids in Australia an attack on press freedom, crackdown on peaceful protest in Kazakhstan More
Fundraising for the PEN Haiti Center
The PEN Haiti Center is organizing its first crowdfunding campaign. With your help, it is looking to raise $5,000 to create, strengthen, and support a sustainable infrastructure for the… More
The Tree of Life
The days went by. I spoke to him whenever I passed and each time he had increased in stature. He had much to say, and I found his words… More
2016 Literary Gala Remarks
May 16, 2016 American Museum of Natural History, New York City Welcome Remarks Andrew Solomon, PEN President Welcome from 2016 Publisher Honoree Michael Pietsch, CEO, Hachette Book Group Presentation of the 2016 PEN/Toni and James… More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Fri., May 20
Israel frees Palestinian journalist Mohammed al-Qeeq, journalist Narges Mohammadi sentenced to 10 years in prison, Russian media group editors resign under pressure More
Azerbaijan: Free prisoners before Baku Grand Prix race
The Formula One Group leadership should urge the Azerbaijani government to release unjustly imprisoned activists and journalists ahead of the European Grand Prix in Azerbaijan, said the Sport for… More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Thurs., May 19
Another Turkish journalist sentenced to jail, Chinese censorship reaches South Korea, Syrian journalist survives targeted attack by rebel group, and more More
Four Poems by francine j. harris
You say: your french words make me feel bad. You should ask / if he means it. If he means papillon you. Is he thinking of a dead one.… More
PEN Literary Gala Honors Celebrates Opponents of Censorship and Speaking Truth to Power
May 16 Ceremony Celebrates J.K. Rowling, Hachette CEO Michael Pietsch, Flint Activists Lee-Anne Walters and Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, and Jailed Egyptian Novelist Ahmed Naji NEW YORK—New York’s literary community gathered… More
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