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Eskinder Nega, Zone 9, and Anti-Terrorism Laws: Ethiopia’s Free Expression Crisis
This past weekend marks one year since Ethiopian authorities conducted a sweeping arrest of a group of 6 young bloggers from the Zone 9 Collective and three other journalists.… More
Free Expression Digest: Mon., Sept. 14
Reporters threatened or under attack in Azerbaijan, Turkey, Thailand, Nepal, Columbia, and Ireland. More
A Terribly Perfect Couple
Theoretically, Elisa was able to reach her orgasm at the same time as Elías without the slightest effort. In practice, it was more common for them to find themselves… More
Free Expression Digest: Fri., Sept. 11
First steps toward justice in Bangladesh as Ecuador and Honduras deal major blows to press freedom. More
Free Expression Digest: Thurs., Sept 10
Saudi journalist held without charge for 16 months, S. Sudan journalist quits over death threats, top intel official says Snowden forced 'needed transparency', and more... More
The Power of Voice: On Translating Aurora Venturini
The balance of humor and horror in Venturini's The Cousins owes everything to the author's signature achievement: the voice of the narrator and main character. More
The Cousins
The novel that propelled Aurora Venturini to literary stardom at the age of 85 tells the story of a dysfunctional lower-middle-class family in Argentina with dark humor and psychological… More
Announcing the 2015 PEN/Heim Translation Series, featuring the recipients of this year’s Heim Fund grants
The 2015 PEN/Heim Translation Series showcases excerpts and essays from the recipients of this year's PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grants. More
Free Expression Digest: Weds., Sept 9
UN Rights Commissioner demands Khadija Ismayilova's release, freed VICE News reporter calls on Turkey to release Iraqi translator, Ecuadorian government orders press freedom group to disband, and more... More
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