The PEN Pod: What to Expect in the Final Days Before the Election with Suzanne Nossel
“It’s going to be extremely important for people to remain patient, not to jump the gun or jump to conclusions.” More
The PEN Pod: The Power and Immediacy of Poetry with Kevin Young
“I often say that poems are the best form of transport. They change us, they move us, and they move us across time and space.” More
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Soccer sportswriter Grant Wahl has died while covering the #NEDvsARG quarterfinal at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. NPR reported previously that Wahl was prevented from entering one stadium in Qatar in November because he was wearing a rainbow t-shirt. https://www.npr.org/2022/12/09/1142054844/grant-wahl-soccer-writer-dies-qatar-world-cup
#Indonesia’s new criminal code outlawing sex outside marriage and potentially curbing free speech is spurring uncertainty among tourists & expatriates. The law could also deter foreign travel, undermining the economies of tourism-reliant places like #Bali. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-12-07/new-sex-laws-explained-what-bali-indonesia-tourists-expats-need-to-know
There was already so much to love about @BKLYNlibrary- Now they & @PENamerica have this initiative to teach high school students how to work to #StopBookBans.👏
Register here: https://pen.org/freedom-to-read-advocacy-institute-spring-2023-online/
@VotersTomorrow #UniteAgainstBookBans #BannedBooks #FreeTheBooks #Advocacy