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Reproductive Writes: A Night of Free Expression, Fun, and Body Autonomy

Saturday, January 21, 2023 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm MT
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Band Against the Ban in Arizona

Sunday, September 18, 2022 | 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm MT
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Arizona Law Outlawing Recording of Police Threatens Basic Constitutional Rights

Press ReleaseJuly 14, 2022

"Arizona's new law threatens fundamental constitutional rights, and the ability of the public to hold public servants to account. In 2020, a recording of the Minneapolis police's murder of… More

Failed Bill Brought by Arizona Democrats Would Have Restricted What Teachers Can Teach

Press ReleaseJuly 5, 2022

"Had HB 2634 become law, Arizona teachers might have been unable to assign materials that depict historical or literary instances of discrimination to educate students about why discrimination is… More

PEN America Launches Ninth U.S. Chapter in Arizona to be Led by Author Michelle Beaver and Poet Amber McCrary

Press ReleaseJune 23, 2022

“There’s a tremendous amount of literary talent in the Grand Canyon State, and PEN’s presence here is going to help unify those voices,” says PEN Arizona Chapter Leader Michelle… More

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Arizona Senate to Vote on Budget Including “Divisive Concepts” Provisions

Press ReleaseJune 30, 2021

The Arizona state senate is set to vote this week on a state budget that includes a set of provisions prohibiting teachers, administrators, and other school district employees from… More

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Keeping it Local: A Town Hall Series

Monday, June 21, 2021 – Wednesday, October 13, 2021 | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET
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[VIRTUAL] Keeping it Local: Ensuring Journalism in Arizona Thrives

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm PT
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[VIRTUAL] Misinformation and the Election in Arizona: A #WhatToExpect2020 Town Hall

Tuesday, October 13, 2020 | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm PT
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PEN America Welcomes Ruling to Revise Book Restriction Policies in Arizona Prisons

Press ReleaseNovember 11, 2019

"The ruling out of Arizona is a significant step forward for the First Amendment and for our fight for access to literature in sites of incarceration." More

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The superintendent says this ban of NINETEEN MINUTES and 13 other books not a ban. Explain to me how permanently REMOVING a book from a library shelf is not a ban? https://twitter.com/PENamerica/status/1641517467976474641

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Yes. ND gov: "The teaching profession is challenging enough without the heavy hand of state government forcing teachers to take on the role of pronoun police." https://thehill.com/homenews/3926656-north-dakota-governor-vetoes-bill-restricting-transgender-students-pronouns/

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Breaking News? Or Misinformation?

Following reports of a #TrumpIndictment, here are some tips for journalists and community leaders who seek to serve as trusted voices—and to stop the spread of accidental misinformation and deliberate disinformation. https://pen.org/trump-disinformation-tip-sheet/

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