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Reported Decision by Morocco to Withdraw Lesbian Diaries Title from International Book Fair Violates Free Speech and Artistic Expression

Press ReleaseJune 6, 2022

“Withdrawing Lesbian Diaries violates Fatima Zahra Amzkar’s rights to free speech and artistic expression while also undermining the rights of LGBTQ+ communities to equality and dignity. The International Book… More

Protest Over Books by Amazon Workers Was “Counterproductive” By Silencing Celebrants at a Pride Month Event

Press ReleaseJune 2, 2022

“Workers at Amazon have a right to protest the sale of books they find objectionable. But doing so at a company event celebrating the start of Pride Month through… More

Writer Andrey Kurkov: Ukrainians Will Never Abandon Faith in Human Rights or Hope for Freedom

Press ReleaseMay 13, 2022

“The level of journalism traditionally shows the level of democracy in society. We can see how independent journalism is being destroyed by the example of annexed Crimea,” he said.… More

PEN America Statement on the Death of Reza Baraheni: A Legacy of “Courage and Defiance”

Press ReleaseApril 11, 2022

PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel said: "The international writing community has lost a giant of free expression and human rights with the death of former PEN Canada president, author,… More

In Response to Reported Disruption of Yale Law School Civil Liberties Forum, PEN America Says Dissent Should not Cross a Line to Censor Speakers

Press ReleaseMarch 17, 2022

Cases like these implicate speech rights on the part of invited guests as well as the rights of protesting students. Both are entitled an opportunity to get their ideas… More

Statement on Tweet by Columbia Medical Professor that Sparked an Uproar

Press ReleaseFebruary 25, 2022

A single, ill-conceived tweet should not be the basis for judging the ability of a professional to continue carrying out their duties with the support and confidence of their… More

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Dohle Book Defense Fund Established to Combat Rising Threats to Free Speech and Open Discourse

Press ReleaseFebruary 16, 2022

The Dohle Book Defense Fund will boost PEN America’s initiatives to educate the public, partner with local community groups to advocate against censorship, track and expose the egregious assaults on… More

Jan. 6 Insurrection

PEN America: Characterizing Jan. 6 as “Legitimate Political Discourse” Is Perverse and Invites More Violence

Press ReleaseFebruary 4, 2022

The characterization of the January 6, 2021 storming of the U.S. Capitol as "legitimate political discourse" is perverse, and constitutes an open invitation to an escalation of violence in… More

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