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Free Expression Digest: Thurs., August 6
Gao Yu's health continues to deteriorate, China's new move to censor the Internet, letter to protest Netzpolitik treason investigation signed by hundreds, and more... More
China: Urgently Release Ill Journalist Gao Yu
We now write to express our deep concern about the health of imprisoned journalist Gao Yu, and to urge the Ministry of Public Security to immediately and unconditionally release… More
Free Expression Digest: Weds., August 5
Turkish prosecutors want 18 journalists jailed, German prosecutor fired, Indonesian gov't aims to outlaw insulting president, and more... More
Free Expression Digest: Tues., August 4
DHS admits cybersecurity bill raises privacy concerns, judge strikes down Idaho "ag-gag" law, German officials suspend treason inquiry of bloggers, and more... More
The PEN Ten with Ian Buruma
As far as writing is concerned I am obsessed by clarity, which can be a weakness. Great art must leave room for ambiguity, even mystery. More
Murder of Mexican Journalist Indicates Failure to Provide Most Basic Protections
The murder of photographer Ruben Espinosa in Mexico City on Friday indicates a failure to provide even the most basic protections for journalists. More
PEN Applauds Experimental Funding for Inmate Education
Courses in education that build skill afford the only hope to change the course of direction for many caught in the downward spiral of these inhuman warehouses where people,… More
August: Bronx Writers Center Dispatch
In his latest dispatch, Bronx Writers Center Director Charlie Vázquez shares more about the Bronx Memoir Project, as well as literary and artistic events in NYC's northernmost borough. More
Free Expression Digest: Fri., July 31
Germany investigates news websites for treason over surveillance story, UK reverses decision, grants Ai Weiwei 6-month visa, and more... More
Read the Finalists of the 2015 PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay
Featuring some of the year's best essays by Ian Buruma, Leslie Jamison, David Bromwich, Angela Pelster, and Charles D'Ambrosio. More