Detention of Chinese Writer and Documentarian Du Bin Appears to Be Politically-Motivated
“So far, the most likely explanation for Du’s detention is that someone in power didn’t like his work, something which is unfortunately easy to believe when one considers the… More
PEN America Says Dismissal of University of Mississippi Scholar Raises Serious Questions
“This summary dismissal appears an extreme reaction to the facts at hand, raising serious questions and concerns about academic freedom at the University of Mississippi." More
Poet and Writer Tran Duc Thach Sentenced to 12 Years in Vietnamese Prison
“This is a shocking and shameful outcome in a case that never should have been brought to trial in the first place." More
ADVISORY: PEN America, Ms. Magazine Host Conversation on Imprisoned Iranian Activist Nasrin Sotoudeh
“The new documentary film NASRIN is an inspiring portrait of an indefatigable human rights advocate, who has dedicated her life to fighting for the rights of the marginalized and… More
PEN America Launches Digital Project Documenting COVID’s Toll on Journalism
“The goal of the project was to humanize the pandemic’s toll on journalism." More
PEN America Decries Execution of Iranian Journalist
“We are devastated and horrified to learn of Rouhollah's execution." More
University of Dallas Tables Effort to Form Racial Justice Group
"That some people consider the topics 'divisive' is hardly sufficient justification to deny students their right to assembly and association." More
Charges Against Jimmy Lai, Arrest of Haze Fan are Dual Blows Against Press Freedom
“Jimmy Lai is being treated as an enemy of the state for the apparent ‘crime’ of speaking his mind about the city he loves." More
PEN America Condemns Raid on Florida COVID Scientist’s House
(New York, NY) — Florida law enforcement with guns drawn raided the home of a former state data scientist this week who said she was fired earlier this year… More
Amid Tumultuous Year, PEN America Virtual Gala Celebrates Acts of Courage and Bravery by Those Who Stand Up to Oppression
"I’m heartened to think that this assembly of not always like-minded but always like-hearted writers and thinkers and advocates—that our assembly tonight points to our power.” More