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The goals of incarceration and limited release are one in the same: to suppress free expression and to enforce silence.
“We are at a critical crossroads in our community and state,” said PEN America Tulsa Chapter leader Jeff Martin. “Given…
“This is a cruel decision guided by a ‘criteria’ that the district admits is applied unevenly. It is yet another…
PEN America released the following statement: “We admire Ted Sarandos’ singular work translating literature to artful presentation on screen, and…
“Reports that the Governor’s commentary may have led to the dismissal of a teacher are shocking,” said Kate Ruane, director…
PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel said: “We are grateful to add two exceptional regional advocates for free expression and open…
Summer Lopez, Senior Director of Free Expression programs at PEN America, stated: “Though often unheralded as such, public libraries are…
“This irresponsible decision cannot be separated from a national context in which Black history is under attack,” said Kasey Meehan,…
This week, New York City will play host to BookExpo America (BEA), the publishing industry’s biggest annual trade show. As…
