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PEN America to Monitor Trial of Unjustly Incarcerated Cameroonian Rapper
PEN America has called his persecution an “inexcusable violation of artistic freedom of expression,” and says the charges must be dropped immediately. More
Egypt Going to Extreme Lengths to Quash Dissent, Imprisoning Writers as Part of Broader Crackdown
“The Sisi regime is engaged in a desperate but nonetheless brutal attempt to silence even the slightest expression of dissent." More
PEN America Says Arrest of Cuban Artists Part of an Ongoing Campaign of Harassment
“The arrest of Nancy Alfaya and continual harassment she and her husband Jorge Olivera Castillo have experienced are part of a deeply disturbing trend of silencing independent artists and… More
Joint NGO Statement Renews Call for Justice for Jamal Khashoggi
One year after the gruesome murder of Jamal Khashoggi, NGOs renew their call and demand justice for Jamal On 2 October 2018, Jamal Khashoggi entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul… More
Appeals Court Upholds FCC Decision to Gut Net Neutrality
“Net neutrality is a fundamental part of maintaining an open internet that is equally accessible to everyone, regardless of their political perspective or financial means." More
PEN America Condemns Rejection of U.S. Visas for Mexican Play’s Cast and Crew
“This is just the latest in a deeply disturbing trend limiting international cultural and intellectual exchange in the U.S.” More
PEN America to Host Lit Crawl NYC in Brooklyn
This vibrant festival of books and culture will wind its way through Brooklyn’s Cobble Hill this fall, featuring lively conversations and events staged at local businesses throughout the neighborhood. More
PEN America Launches Go-To Digital Guide to Campus Free Speech
“Now more than ever, university leaders and students need a go-to resource to understand how to protect free speech and keep their communities open and thriving." More
On Anniversary of Saudi Journalist’s Murder, PEN America Presses for Accountability, Relief for Political Prisoners
(New York, NY) – In advance of the first anniversary of the brutal murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, PEN America will take part in a series of events… More
PEN America Calls White House Decision to Ignore Times Journalist’s Plight “Disgraceful”
“This is the latest in a long list of disgraceful incidents in which the U.S. government has demonstrated its callous disregard for the safety of journalists." More