The Daily Show’s Hasan Minhaj to Launch New PEN America Series on Muslim Identity
Amid a presidential campaign cycle infused with anti-Muslim sentiment and high profile hate crimes, PEN America is launching a groundbreaking program to elevate, amplify, and celebrate the voices of… More
PEN DIY: Joseph Keckler on How to Sing Yourself
In a fresh and inventive PEN DIY talk titled "How to Sing Yourself," Joseph Keckler used opera, fiction, poetry, photography, and performance to give the audience a glimpse of… More
Celebrating Arthur Miller’s Centenary: An Events Guide
A variety of events will be held in New York, Michigan, and Spain to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Arthur Miller's birth in October. More
PEN DIY With Marisa Marchetto – How To Use Death As Your Life Coach
In her presentation for the PEN DIY, “How to Use Death as Your Life Coach,” graphic novelist and The New Yorker cartoonist Marisa Marchetto discusses how coming face to… More
PEN DIY: Marisa Marchetto on How to Use Death as Your Life Coach
In her presentation for the PEN DIY, “How to Use Death as Your Life Coach,” graphic novelist and The New Yorker cartoonist Marisa Marchetto discusses how coming face to… More
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In addition to PEN America's new report on the #localnews crisis, @JulieSandorf's (w/ @Revson_Fdn) @SSIReview article explores the vitally important role #localjournalism plays in communities: http://bit.ly/ssirLocalNews.
The tech company Reddit—which hosts popular online forums—warned the moderators of the forum “The_Donald” that their users’ “systemic harassment” of the person alleged to be a government whistleblower “must stop immediately”: https://cnn.it/2D2CR9Z via @CNN.
Local journalism is a cornerstone of American democracy, yet, news outlets across the country are laying off journalists and closing down all together. @PENAmerica launched a new report, calling for a revitalization of #localnews. http://bit.ly/LosingtheNews @vdmccraw @MCmuckraker