International Coalition Launches Virtual Gallery of Art Censored by Social Media
"Digital spaces are increasingly becoming the primary platforms for artists to showcase, share, and exchange their work around the world." More
PEN America: China, Saudi Arabia, Turkey Are World’s Worst Jailers of Writers
"The Index spotlights governments’ nefarious will to suppress truth and control the public mind by silencing writers who dare challenge authority." More
Detention for Facebook Post Shows the “Clear Dangers” of Hungary’s New Emergency Act
"The police’s actions in this case exemplify the dangers of Hungary’s Coronavirus Protection Act." More
PEN America Marks Two Years of Saudi Activist’s Imprisonment
"Today, on the two-year anniversary of her imprisonment, we honor Loujain Al-Hathloul’s incredible bravery." More
PEN America Statement on Death of Carolyn Reidy
(New York, NY) – PEN America today mourns the death of Carolyn Reidy, CEO of Simon & Schuster and an awardee of PEN America. The following is attributable to… More
LA City Council Must Support Literary Organizations and Writers Amid Pandemic
"Supporting arts and the creative community means supporting literary organizations and writers." More
PEN America Raises Concerns Over U.S. Government Media Nominee
"There is a real prospect that Pack would turn the important broadcasting outlets into propaganda outlets." More
ADVISORY: Detroit Poets Come Together to Celebrate Nandi Comer’s Book Release
PEN America will host a virtual reading and conversation to celebrate the release of Nandi Comer’s new book Tapping Out. More
Russian Historian and Writer Must Be Released Amid Pandemic
"The refusal to release Dmitriev at this moment is an act of cruelty and yet another absurdity in his case." More
Turkish Musician Who Ended Hunger Strike Dies
"We vehemently condemn the Turkish government for its continuous attempts to silence Grup Yorum." More