Where Assassins are Emboldened and Thoughts are Imprisoned
The ghastly murder of five writers in Bangladesh this year highlights the rapidly shrinking space for free expression in the country. More
PEN Fears for Writers’ Safety in Bangladesh After Murder of Blogger Avijit Roy
PEN is alarmed at the ongoing pattern of violence against writers and journalists in Bangladesh, who appear to be targeted with impunity solely for the peaceful expression of their… More
Bangladesh: Blogger Killed in Machete Attack
Roy's blog promoted science and secularism. He died in Dhaka on Friday of multiple machete wounds inflicted by yet unknown assailants. More
Upholding of Net Neutrality Affirms Free Expression
FCC ruling ensures that internet service providers will not be able to discriminate against content providers because of the nature of their work. More
Conviction of 81-year-old Chinese Publisher an Attempt to Suppress China’s History
Tie published a small-circulation, not-for-profit journal that collected the memoirs of individuals who had been persecuted for criticizing the Communist Party in the 1950s. More
Watch: After Charlie – What’s Next for Art, Satire, and Censorship?
The massacre at Charlie Hebdo in January 2015 brought urgent questions about censorship, satire, offense, and artistic responsibility to the forefront. On February 19, 2015, PEN American Center, The… More
Molly Crabapple Reads Guantánamo Diary – “I See His Face”
As part of "Guantánamo Diary: An Evening of Reading and Conversation," Molly Crabapple reads "I See His Face" from Mohamedou Ould Slahi's memoir. More
Eileen Myles Reads Guantánamo Diary – “Great American Sex”
As part of "Guantánamo Diary: An Evening of Reading and Conversation", Eileen Myles reads "Great American Sex" from Mohamedou Ould Slahi's memoir. More
Justin Vivian Bond Reads Guantánamo Diary – “Enemy to Enemy”
As part of "Guantánamo Diary: An Evening of Reading and Conversation," Justin Vivian Bond reads "Enemy to Enemy" from Mohamedou Ould Slahi's memoir. More
Ayana Mathis Reads Guantánamo Diary – “In the Koran
Ayana Mathis reads "In the Koran" from Mohamedou Ould Slahi's memoir Guantanamo Diary. More