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Reading Tsvetaeva on Father’s Day
the last safe days of my life / what I knew, what I bound with string / a word of hers, repeated / a kiss on the forehead —… More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Thurs., May 26
Missing Spanish journalist may not be hostage of rebels, Journalist arrested in Nepal, UK politicians respond to research on internet misogyny. More
Call for Submissions for 2017 Literary Awards
The PEN Literary Awards are the most comprehensive in the United States. With the help of its partners and supporters, in 2017 PEN will confer nearly $315,000 to writers… More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Wed., May 25
PEN's Free Expression Digest brings you a daily curated round-up of the most important free expression-related stories from around the web. Please send your feedback and suggestions to [email protected] Journalist… More
2015 Freedom to Write Award Winner Khadija Ismayilova Freed
PEN America celebrates the release of the fearless and formidable Azerbaijani investigative reporter Khadija Ismayilova, winner of the 2015 PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award. Ismayilova was released… More
Myanmar: Poet Maung Saungkha Released
PEN America is delighted that poet Maung Saungkha has been released from prison today in Myanmar but is deeply concerned by remaining barriers to free expression in the country.… More
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