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Rejecting the Assassin’s Veto
None of us must endorse the contents of Charlie Hebdo's cartoons in order to affirm the principle of free expression for which they stand. More
The Orchid
The nurses exclaimed and laughed, saying they had never seen such a beautiful baby. And I felt she was not wholly mine, that I would not have the right… More
PEN outraged by targeted murder of Pakistani rights activist
The murder of Sabeen Mahmud, director of bookstore and community space The Second Floor (T2F), today in Karachi showcases the heinous fear tactics used to quash dissent in Pakistan,… More
Burton Watson Named Winner of 2015 PEN/Ralph Manheim Medal for Translation
It is with great pleasure that PEN announces today that the 2015 PEN/Ralph Manheim Medal for Translation will be awarded to scholar and translator of Chinese and Japanese literature… More
Onslaught on Free Expression Intensifies in Turkey
In the latest onslaught on free expression, the government of Turkey made international headlines this month when it again went head-to-head with internet sites Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, and Google… More
An Iranian Metamorphosis
An Iranian Metamorphosis is a complex, nuanced and imaginative depiction of Neyestani's imprisonment in an Iranian jail. More
Angola Must End its Persecution of Investigative Journalist
PEN calls on Angolan authorities to drop criminal defamation charges against leading journalist and anti-corruption activist Rafael Marques de Morais and cease its ongoing efforts to stifle freedom of… More
Professional Ethics and the Denial of Armenian Genocide
This article examines Turkish efforts to deny the Armenian Genocide of 1915–17, explores why intellectuals might engage in the denial of known genocides, and reflects on the relationship between… More
Free Speech Gets a Boost in India, but Hurdles Remain
In general, the March 24 ruling should be considered a victory. But this victory remains marred by the fact that limits on content are obscured due to an ongoing… More
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