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Death Penalty Replaced with Jail Time, Flogging for Poet Ashraf Fayadh
A long jail term and brutal flogging sentence handed down by Saudi Arabia today to Ashraf Fayadh extends the injustice against the esteemed poet. More
Free Expression Digest: Mon. Feb 1
Cartoonist is arrested as Egypt cracks down on critics, Yemen's Houthis detain journalist in Sanaa, British journalist released after arrest in Burundi. More
The Book Report: Christopher Soto aka Loma
Not all of these books were easy for me to enter. Yet, all of them have stayed with me and taught me something new about writing, existing in this… More
Remembering the Russian Writers on PEN’s Case List
As we wrap up an informative week with our visiting delegation of writers from Russia, the Russian writers who remain on PEN's case list serve as a sobering reminder… More
Free Expression Digest: Fri. January 29
PEN's Free Expression Digest brings you a daily curated round-up of the most important free expression-related stories from around the web. Subscribe here. *This mailing list is currently in… More
Ta-Nehisi Coates, Marilynne Robinson Among Finalists for 2016 PEN Literary Awards
NEW YORK—PEN America today announced the shortlists for the 2016 PEN Literary Awards, including finalists for the coveted PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize for Debut Fiction. Writers Mia Alvar, Angela… More
Free Expression Digest: Thurs. January 28
Palestinian journalist al-Qiq to remain in jail after Israeli Supreme Court ruling, Egyptian poet jailed for insulting Islam, Al Jazeera files claim for damages against Egypt More
Writers in the Schools: Making Each Word Count in Fall 2015
PEN’s Writers in the Schools program, a member-led initiative, has been working steadily throughout last semester in schools across New York City, and we are happy to share what… More
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Free Expression Digest: Wed. Jan 27
South Carolina lawmaker explains bill to register SC journalists, Saudi blogger Badawi moved to solitary confinement, Hunger striking journalist clings to life. More
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