Blog
Filter By:
Advocacy • Analysis • Blog • Commentary • Drama • Essay • Event • Feature • Fiction • Graphic Narrative • Interview • Memoir • News • Obituary • Open Letter • Poetry • Press Release • Profile
Browse By Series:
PEN Poetry Series • Prison Writing • The PEN Ten Interviews • Illustrated PEN • Pen Pals • The PEN World
Browse By Email Subscription:
PEN America News • Educational Censorship News • Works of Justice
Russian Court Sentences Evan Gershkovich to 16 Years in Prison
In this sham trial, the Russian court punished Gershkovich for the crime of journalism, sending yet another unmistakable signal that free speech in Russia is in its final moments. More
PEN America Speaks: How We Defended And Celebrated Free Expression The Week Of July 15
Here are some of the latest ways PEN America defended and celebrated free expression in the week of July 15. More
The State of Book Bans: Wisconsin’s Battle with “Parental Rights”
Even without a “parental rights” law on the books, the rhetoric and associated policies have led to chaos in schools and libraries across Wisconsin. More
Response To Letter Regarding Pen/Heim Translation Fund Grants
We are very proud that, since its inception, the Heim Fund has provided grants of $2,000–$4,000 to make possible more than 245 translations from over 59 languages, including Armenian,… More
Campus Protests Then and Now: How Today’s Encampments Echo History
"Many of the protestors who are engaging in these things know full well they are breaking the rules and are expecting to suffer the consequences — which is the… More
Masha Gessen Sentenced in Absentia to Eight Years in Russian Prison for Ukraine Comments
"Unfortunately, this conviction comes as little surprise given Gessen’s well-established record of bravely speaking out against the suppression of human rights in Russia." More
How to Build Relationships with Local Journalists, According to Journalists
78% of adults have never even spoken to a journalist. To help address this missed opportunity, PEN America surveyed journalists and created this guide. More
PEN America Condemns Assault and Detention of Palestinian Author Hanan Awwad
"We condemn and are deeply distressed by the assault and detention of Hanan Awwad by Israeli soldiers. The assault is not just an attack on an individual, but on… More
PEN America Speaks: How We Defended and Celebrated Free Expression The Week of July 8
PEN America works tirelessly to defend free expression, support persecuted writers, and promote literary culture. Here are some of the latest ways PEN America is speaking out. More
Judge’s Ruling on Rapper’s Lyrics Represents a “Slap in the Face” to Free Expression
Julie Trébault, managing director of Artists at Risk Connection, a program of PEN America, said: “Judge Morgan’s ruling is alarming and a slap in the face to the right… More