Release of Vietnamese Blogger “Mother Mushroom” A Welcome Development
"We are overjoyed to learn that Mother Mushroom has been released. Of course, she should never have been in prison in the first place, as blogging is not a… More
Marti Noxon and Gillian Flynn To Receive Award for Teleplay Excellence At PEN America 2018 LitFest Gala
“In Sharp Objects, Marti Noxon and Gillian Flynn expertly depict the ruthless specter of history and the hurt beating in the heart of women. Literary and enthralling, Sharp Objects was the standout choice for… More
PEN America Files Lawsuit Against President Donald J. Trump for First Amendment Violations
“We have grown sadly accustomed to near daily attacks by President Trump on the media, but when his speech crosses the line into retaliatory actions or credible threats of… More
Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark To Host PEN America 2018 LitFest Gala
“We're thrilled to announce that writers, comedians, and podcasters, Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark will host the 2018 LitFest Gala." More
Horrific Rape and Murder of Bulgarian Journalist Viktoria Marinova Demands Immediate, Rigorous, Independent Investigation
Horrific rape and murder of Bulgarian journalist Viktoria Marinova demands immediate, rigorous, independent investigation. More
Reported Assassination of Journalist and Saudi Dissident Jamal Khashoggi an Abomination
"The reported state-sponsored assassination of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi is a shocking abomination. If the killing is confirmed, those responsible for this heinous crime must be held accountable." More
Unjust Sentences of Ahmet and Mehmet Altan, Nazli Ilicak, a Blow to What Remains of Free Expression in Turkey
"The deeply disappointing and unjust decision to uphold aggravated life sentences against prominent journalists is a devastating blow to what little remains of freedom of expression in Turkey. Ahmed,… More
Oleg Sentsov, Set to End Hunger Strike on October 6, Shows the Power of a Lone Voice in the Face of Tyranny
"Oleg Sentsov has shown us how powerful a lone voice can be in the face of tyranny. He did not undertake his hunger strike lightly, nor wage it for… More
House Resolution Calls on Myanmar to Release Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo
“The conviction and sentencing of these journalists—who have been imprisoned for doing the vital work of reporting the truth about atrocities committed by the Burmese military—is a travesty of… More
Poisoning of Pussy Riot Member Pyotr Verzilov while Investigating Deaths of Russian Journalists A Direct Effort to Silence Him
"Seeking and speaking truth in today’s Russia can have dire consequences. This was not only an atrocious attack on one man, but an effort to squash free expression and… More
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Kirill Serebrennikov, one of Russia’s most renowned directors and a vocal opponent of Putin, is on trial for financial fraud. The trial is widely seen as a referendum not on his financial dealings but rather on the limits of artistic freedom in Russia.
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Speaking with the founder of Nogaam Publishing, which was launched in 2012 to digitally produce Farsi writings that are censored in Iran. https://t.co/LPCu9IrMBu