As Putin and Lukashenko Meet, Russia’s Role in Fueling Belarus Crackdown Can’t Be Overlooked
Do visa restrictions really matter to Alexander Lukashenko and his closest circle? And if not, then what is important to them? More
Members of Congress Speak Out in Support of Belarus
Members of the U.S. Congress from across the political spectrum rally in support of the Belarusian people who continue their struggle in the streets. More
FAQs on Free Speech and the Capitol Hill Insurrection
The insurrection on Capitol Hill has raised serious questions about free speech and free expression. Here, we answer your most pressing First Amendment concerns. More
Works of Justice: How to Write a Novel in a Month (During a Pandemic)
This year, the PEN America Prison Writing team had 10 incarcerated writers participate in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). More
Introducing the Inaugural PEN America/L’Engle-Rahman Prize for Mentorship
We are honored to launch the PEN America/L’Engle-Rahman Prize for Mentorship, which uplifts mentorships in our Prison Writing Program. More
The Fight Against Disinformation Requires the Right Tools
PEN America partnered with ReFrame Mentorship to create the Disinfo Defense Toolkit, a guide to equip organizers and advocates with tools to understand the threat of disinformation. More
Writers Who Cook: Biryani and a Bone of Contention with Jehan Nizar
“Biryani for me is the smell of home and the scent of attar being delicately dabbed on wrists in anticipation of the Friday Jummah prayers and the subsequent meal… More
Writers Who Cook: Pandemic Pie with Shawna Kenney
“A pie is group food, the perfect shape for sharing—round like the tables I learned to write on in school, like the ring I ask my students to arrange… More
Writers Who Cook: Serious Biscuits with Steven Reigns
“I became obsessed with making biscuits when quarantine began. . . At one point, I made biscuits 16 mornings in a row, trying to capture what I consumed in… More
Three Big Discussions We Need to Have ASAP About AI and Social Media Moderation
Exploring three issues about how exactly content moderation is impacting free expression domestically and around the world. More
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Thank you to Sen. @ChrisCoons for raising the threat independent journalism faces in Russia, asking top nominees to the State Department how they will ensure outlets like @RFERL can continue providing vital news for the Russian people. https://www.foreign.senate.gov/hearings/watch?hearingid=04747B27-5056-A066-605E-A305E699E3E3
Belarus must release writer and member of @pen_belarus Aliaksandr Fiaduta, detained in Moscow and sent back to Belarus with NO charges levied against him. https://bit.ly/3dljj3E