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Florida High School Activist Jack Petocz, Organizer of Protests Against Book Bans and “Don’t Say Gay” Bill, Honored with 2022 PEN/Benenson Courage Award

Press ReleaseMay 24, 2022

Asia Kate Dillon said: “I hear from young people that seeing my character on Billions has helped them understand their own gender identity – and that this allowed them… More

In a Moment of Dire Threat to Free Expression, PEN America Literary Gala Celebrates Writers, Visionaries, and Truth-Tellers

Press ReleaseMay 24, 2022

PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel said: “In unimaginable times, we need the imagination, and specifically authors’ imaginations as manifest in the written word, to force us to reckon with… More

Disciplinary Action Against Florida Student Jack Petocz for ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Protests Called “Unconscionable”

Press ReleaseMay 17, 2022

"By going back on their word and imposing a red mark on Jack Petocz's disciplinary record, the Flagler Palm Coast High School administration appears bent on retaliating against him… More

PEN America to Honor Florida High School Activist Jack Petocz for Organizing Book Ban and ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Protests Statewide

Press ReleaseApril 27, 2022

PEN America Chief Executive Officer Suzanne Nossel said, “The state of Florida has declared war on free speech through a series of measures aimed squarely to suppress expression. Jack… More

Imprisoned Ukraine Journalist Vladyslav Yesypenko To be Honored with 2022 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award May 23

Press ReleaseApril 19, 2022

"As the world stands in awe of the courage and determination of the Ukrainian people, we are proud to honor Vladyslav Yesypenko, whose career has stood for fearless truthtelling… More

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PEN America is appalled by Texas bill No. A4736 that seeks to ban public colleges and universities in Texas from admitting students from China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or any undocumented student. https://news.yahoo.com/texas-bill-proposes-barring-chinese-213459489.html (1/3)

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For the launch of The Russian Independent Media Archive—a new project by PEN America and @BardCollege to preserve 23 years of Russian independent media—5 journalists will reflect on their coverage drawing from the archive.

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