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Free Expression Digest: Wed., January 13
China arrests prominent woman rights lawyer, Samar Badawi released from detention, Gaza journalist tortured in Hamas jail. More
Just As I As
if the other actors believe you’re the king… so I sang / alas, alas for you as “Him,” again, again at the strain of my range. / the King… More
Free Expression Digest: Tues., January 12
Egyptian journalist's detention renewed, Iranian poet released on bail, Palestinians arrest journalist for false reporting. More
Iran: Another Poet’s Arrest Signals Creation of Repressive Blueprint for Free Expression
The arrest of poet Hila Sedighi in Tehran this week marks an acceleration in Iran’s crackdown on provocative cultural figures as the country prepares for elections next month. More
The Legend of John Crow
Matthew Mendoza was awarded First Place in Drama in the 2015 Prison Writing Contest. More
Joint Statement: PEN Joins Call Asking World Leaders to Support Strong Encryption
Today PEN American Center joined 195 experts, companies, and organizations in more than 35 countries in asking world leaders to support strong encryption and to reject any law, policy,… More
Free Expression Digest: Mon., January 11
Three Naji Jerf murder suspects held, Palestinian journalist on hunger strike, Brazil makes critical arrest in Pablo Medina murder case. More
Joint Statement: Concern about the Disappearance of 5 Hong Kong Booksellers
PEN American has signed onto a joint statement calling on the Chinese government to explain the disappearances of five Hong Kong booksellers related to Might Current publishing and urging… More
2016 New Members/ New Books
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Free Expression Digest: Fri., January 8
Hong Kong publisher disappearances prompt fears, Iranian journalists jailed in run-up to elections, NGOs fume after Indonesian activist ban. More
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