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Amid Pandemic, PEN America Urges State Officials to Support Local Journalism
COVID-19’s devastating economic impact on local news outlets is threatening their ability to function at all. More
Federal Court Affirms Literature Is Vital Part of Education
Literacy is the spark that animates the First Amendment. More
PEN America: New York City Must Include Writers in Its Support for the Arts
"In times of national crisis, we have long turned to writers for inspiration, understanding, comfort, and enlightenment." More
Decision to Halt Green Cards a Devastating Blow to International Exchange of Ideas
"This decision demonstrates a disturbing disregard and, frankly, disgust for international voices and cultures in American society." More
Facebook Removing COVID Protest Posts “An Opaque Threat to Free Expression”
Even at this moment, it is unsettling to see Facebook take the step of determining that certain calls to protest warrant removal from the platform More
Arrest of Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Leaders “Attempt to Punish Opponents for Dissent”
Hong Kong authorities are clearly attempting to exploit global focus on the coronavirus as cover to crack down on pro-democracy activists and advocates. More
PEN America Launches Local Heroes: Journalists Covering COVID-19
Journalists are putting their health, safety, and wellbeing of their loved ones on the line to uncover today’s most vital stories. More
Coalition Calls for COVID-19 Relief for Arts and Literary Sectors
There is a specific and substantial contribution to economic recovery that can come from sustaining literary, arts and cultural organizations across the country. More
Prison E-Readers and Tablets Should Be Free During Coronavirus Outbreak
Companies that provide prison e-readers must waive all access fees amid the coronavirus pandemic. More