Oppose the Protest Tax before October 15—Your Voice Matters
PEN America calls on its Members and supporters to oppose the Trump Administration’s effort to effectively “tax” protests in the nation’s capital. More
Russia: Oleg Sentsov in critical condition
Ukrainian filmmaker and writer Oleg Sentsov, who has been on hunger strike since 14 May 2018, is reportedly in a critical condition. According to his lawyer, who visited him… More
Nearly 90 Days Into His Hunger Strike, Oleg Sentsov Needs Our Support More Than Ever
In anticipation of the 90th day of his hunger strike, we encourage everyone to tweet about Oleg Sentsov asking for his immediate release. More
Russia, When Do You Plan to Release Sentsov?
Oleg is an artist; freedom is everything to him. Yet after four years in prison he is starving himself not to demand his own release, but that of all… More
Israel: End judicial proceedings and ensure Dareen Tatour’s immediate release
Dareen Tatour, a Palestinian poet and citizen of Israel, was convicted by the Nazareth Magistrate's Court on May 3, 2018 on charges of incitement to violence and support for terror organizations. Tatour… More
Sign the Petition: Demand Donald Trump Hold Vladimir Putin to International Standards of Free Speech
Sign the petition calling on Donald Trump to hold Russia accountable to international standards of free speech and demand the release of Ukrainian writer and filmmaker Oleg Sentsov and… More
Oman: Release of prominent poet and intellectual Abdullah Habib
PEN welcomes the release of prominent poet Abdullah Habib on June 13, 2018, who was serving a six-month prison sentence on politically-motivated charges. More
China: Uyghur pop musician and lyric writer detained, concerns for his well-being
PEN is seriously concerned for the well-being of Uyghur pop musician and lyric writer, Ablajan Awut Ayup (popularly known as Ablajan), who was taken into custody by state security… More
Demand Answers: Sign the petition to Attorney General Jeff Sessions to protect our free press
Sign the petition to Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the U.S. Department of Justice demanding an explanation of its extreme measures. More
He Can Still Be Saved: 32 Days Into His Hunger Strike, Oleg Sentsov Must Be Released Immediately
Sentsov faces an uphill battle; the Russian state does not like ultimatums, and the chance that he will succeed in securing freedom for his fellow Ukrainian prisoners is very… More
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Listen to @SuzanneNossel and @BrianLehrer's full conversation about the lawsuit we filed against President Trump here: https://t.co/u0EJYIc0cE
At @strandbookstore for @PENamerican’s YA panel. Deep dive & beyond 101-level discussion! Thank you, all!
Also, every kid lit author should have the experience of sharing a panel w/ @JosephBruchac! He honors the ancestors & tradition. @exrpan @kheryncasey @brownbookworm
"Ghost stories are never just reflections. They are social critiques camouflaged with cobwebs."
@parul_sehgal on the modern ghost story, featuring Jesmyn Ward, Hari Kunzru, @pen_ev alumnus Natashia Deón, and more. https://t.co/9Cddh0qWc2