The Opposite of Hate: A Reading List
We are living through one of the most divisive periods in American history, with hate-filled rhetoric fueling disagreements on a wide range of issues — from LGBTQ rights to immigration policy… More
I Explain a Few Things
She was born in a shithole country that was fighting for the sanctity of a wretched block of ice / She said my own country is the most foreign… More
A Conversation on Writing, Disability, and Alexandre Jollien
My life and work continuously function to break apart the typical views of disability. This is partly not my fault nor first choice. I feel that just in order… More
The PEN Ten with Behrouz Boochani
I have been living my whole life under a system that wants to define my identity in a certain way and to dictate “who I am.” More
The M Word Stories: Sana Khan
Being Muslim in America means belonging to a diverse group of people in regard to race, beliefs, careers, and backgrounds. This is a beautiful thing because Muslims contribute to… More
The M Word Stories: Faizan Kothari
The M Word seeks to elevate, amplify, and celebrate the contributions of Muslim Americans to our country’s varied and inspiring cultural landscape. Today, we share Faizan Kothari’s story on being a… More
Chimamanda Adichie and Trevor Noah on Cultural Identities
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Trevor Noah discuss straddling multiple cultural identities in this clip from the 2017 PEN World Voices Festival. More
Lissa: A Story About Medical Promise, Friendship, and Revolution
Family is important! And people like her are breaking up our families! Her father comes here and takes all of our oil, and I have to go to the… More
Amplifying DREAMer Voices: The DACA Debate and Free Expression
The uncertainty surrounding their status has driven many DREAMers into the shadows, like many of this country’s other undocumented residents. As a result, the current debate about their future… More
Judith Butler on Living with Grief
Judith Butler discusses how expressions of rage and lashing out often reflect inner sorrow at the 2014 PEN World Voices Festival. More
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