A Coronavirus Update from PEN America
As the world faces a global health crisis, we at PEN America are encountering uncharted territory. More
What Do the NEA and NEH Do?
The total funding allocated to the NEA and NEH constitutes less than .001% of federal spending. Here’s a look at some of the great work they do with that… More
India: Remove Blanket Ban on Kashmir Newspaper
PEN calls for the ongoing blanket ban on the Kashmir Reader to be overturned. Imposed in the context of unrest in Jammu and Kashmir, the ban has been justified… More
Sounding the Alarm: Threatened Artists Speak Out Against Increasing Censorship in Russia
Pressure from new Russian laws and encroachment on free expression, and the increasing hostility of religious authorities threatens the arts and culture communities of Russia. More
We Have Our Work Cut Out For Us: A Message from Suzanne Nossel
PEN America remains committed to defending free expression, elevating marginalized voices, and fostering dialogue across boundaries. More
Konstantin Raikin: “It will offend someone, so what?”
Konstantin Raikin, son of the great Soviet theater personality Arkadiy Raikin and a Head of the Moscow Satyricon Theater, gave a speech at The Union of Theatre Workers of… More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Friday, October 14
Anti-Russia blogger stands trial in Belarus, and more. More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Wednesday, October 12
Facebook deleted a parody account in Brazil, Iran temporarily releases hunger-striking journalist, South Sudanese journalist abducted, and more. More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Tuesday, October 11
Leading opposition newspaper in Hungary folds, and more. More
Hungary: Largest opposition daily shut down indefinitely
The indefinite closure of Hungary’s largest left-wing political newspaper is a disturbing development for the state of press freedom in the country, PEN International said today. More
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Poignant statement by fired IC Inspector General Michael Atkinson, a #Trump political appointee. He implores future whistleblowers to speak up, assures there's no disgrace in doing so and voices hope that recent events won't lead them to silence. https://news.yahoo.com/former-u-intelligence-community-inspector-012926056.html
Incarcerated populations are among the most vulnerable to COVID-19, @PENamerica's Prison and Justice Writing Program has launched a new newsletter sharing original work about their own experiences
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