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Free Expression Daily Digest: Fri., May 27
UN committee denies media accreditation to CPJ, survivors of sexual violence in Columbia speak out, 47 hunger strikers may be freed in Egypt, and more More
Primahood: Magenta
"Tyler Cohen is a pro at tackling the sticky subjects of gender identity, sexuality, motherhood, and what it means to be a girl." More
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
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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
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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
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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
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