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PENamericaPEN America@PENamerica·
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As we approach #BannedBooksWeek, PEN America is dedicated to fighting against censorship. Make your gift and support the #FreedomToWrite today. https://bit.ly/3i1gy6F

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OneColumbiaOne Columbia@OneColumbia·
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If you're in need of some inspiration, hear from over 100 writers, activists, academics, poets, and public servants as they share some words of hope, wisdom and most importantly change. "We Will Emerge" is a project supported by @PENamerica. #SundayReads
https://pen.org/we-will-emerge/

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AttorneyNoraNora Benavidez@AttorneyNora·
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Political rhetoric from Trump & the US AG is trickling down, bolstering federal prosecutorial efforts to build a national police power and to impose extreme penalties on protesters. Penalties for First Amendment activity have risen since Trump took office. https://www.npr.org/2020/09/27/917424823/critics-say-federal-prosecutors-are-pushing-the-envelope-with-protest-charges

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