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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
from The New York Editions
I have / a lover who has / fallen in love with / an interminable nymph // who keeps him / and his statues / in an underwater cave… More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Tues., January 26
Chinese journalist seeking refuge disappears, Journalists accused of 'non-denunciation' to appear in Cameroon Court tomorrow, Ugandan journalists prevented from covering Parliament. More
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The Book Report: Gabrielle Calvocoressi
I’ve been attempting to break down the borders of my reading life as I also attempt to think about my own complicity in the continued struggles of so many… More
Free Expression Digest: Mon. January 25
Moroccan journalist faces trial, Russian LGBT activist fined for "propaganda of homosexuality," Vice President Biden criticizes crackdown on dissent in Turkey. More
PEN America to Honor J.K. Rowling, Hachette CEO Michael Pietsch at Annual Literary Gala
Through her writing, Rowling engenders imagination, empathy, humor, and a love of reading, along the way revealing moral choices that help us understand ourselves. More
2016 PEN Literary Awards Shortlists
PEN is thrilled to announce today the shortlists for the 2016 PEN Literary Awards. Since our announcement of the longlists, our diligent and discerning judges for our eight book… More
Joint Letter: The Problem with Banishing Books
Joint letter on the problem of banishing books that are deemed controversial. More
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