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Join @POGOwatchdog this Thursday 2pm ET, as we talk about patterns that free expression advocates & organizations like @PENamerica are witnessing across the country, and connect with @hthompsn about her journey in becoming a censored author. Registration: https://crowdcast.io/e/lfdvtiv4/register

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NEW: PEN America today condemned the five-year penal colony sentence imposed on philosopher and PEN Belarus member Uladzimir Mackievič and joined PEN Belarus to demand his immediate and unconditional release. https://bit.ly/3OsdOjW

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A Truck Driver Ran Into Pro-Choice Protesters in Iowa 🚨 The driver has not been charged. @iWatchiAm @TheCut 1/ https://www.thecut.com/2022/06/truck-driver-ran-into-pro-choice-protesters-in-iowa.html

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