PEN America: Trump Owes Us “Urgent Explanation” for Revoking Press Pass
"The White House owes us an urgent explanation of why reporter Brian Karem's press pass was withdrawn." More
Gezi Park trial’s second hearing confirms lack of rule of law in Turkey
We, the undersigned human rights and freedom of expression organizations, condemn the interim judicial decision taken in the second hearing of the Gezi Park trial. The indictment accuses 16… More
Shiva Nazar Ahari | Status: Released | Iran
Shiva Nazar Ahari is an Iranian journalist, blogger, and human rights activist and former political prisoner. More
Fall 2017 Membership and Outreach Internship
PEN America seeks diligent, detail-oriented, and highly personable Membership and Outreach Interns to support the work of PEN America’s Membership and Outreach department. Working closely with the Senior Membership… More
Librotraficante “Book Traffickers” Ensure Equal Access to Diverse Books in the Face of Discriminatory Arizona Law
Librotraficante is doing necessary work to ensure that the many voices, groups, and histories included in the American experience are fully represented and heard. More
Chinese Writer-Activist Liu Xiaobo Released on Medical Parole for Late-Stage Cancer
News that Chinese dissident writer and Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo is suffering from late-stage liver cancer and has been released from prison on medical grounds is a painful reminder… More
PEN ED Suzanne Nossel on CNN’s Decision to Drop Reza Aslan
In response to reports that CNN has dropped Reza Aslan’s show Believer after Aslan criticized President Trump on Twitter, PEN America Executive Director Suzanne Nossel has made this statement: PEN… More