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Free Expression Digest: Tues., January 19
Ukraine grants Russian blogger asylum, Khadija Ismayilova lawyer makes appeal, Release called for Chinese lawyers. More
Free speech groups welcome win for Miranda on press freedom
In the United Kingdom, the Court of Appeal rules that Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000 is incompatible with the right to press freedom. More
Release of Washington Post Reporter Won’t Close the Book on Free Expression in Iran
As we celebrate Jason’s homecoming, we need to redouble pressure on Tehran to uphold the rights of Iranians who suffer for expressing their opinions. More
Series Launch: The PEN Book Report
PEN America launches a new series that asks writers to question the notion of "best of" book lists and share the top five books that inspire them and challenge… More
The Book Report: Fatimah Asghar
I used to have to wash my hands before touching books. In our house, books were sacred—we were not allowed to leave them on the floor or strewn about.… More
Free Expression Digest: Mon., January 18
Plane leaves Iran with Post reporter, Moroccan journalist released from prison, Two sentenced poets flee Iran. More
The Closing of the Russian Mind?
From January 25–29, PEN America will host a delegation of prominent Russian writers and publishers who are braving the currents of authoritarianism under President Vladimir Putin to stand up… More
Ulitskaya Leads PEN America Delegation to Explore Narrowing of Russia’s Cultural Freedoms as 25th Anniversary of USSR Dissolution Looms
On January 25–29, PEN America will host a delegation of prominent Russian writers who are braving the currents of authoritarianism under President Vladimir Putin to stand up for free… More
PEN Eritrea: Defiance in the Face of Extreme Repression
In the third installment of the PEN World Series, we speak to PEN Eritrea about the free expression challenges and literary traditions of Eritrea. More
Iran: Do not return blogger Hossein Ronaghi Maleki to prison
PEN is calling for Hossein Ronaghi Maleki not to be returned to prison, and for him to be released unconditionally as his sentence relates to his peaceful freedom of… More