Belarus Approaches Another Undemocratic Election, as Arts and Culture Remains Underground
The courageous Belarusian artists and writers who continue to tell their stories, and to speak the truth, must not be ignored. More
Open Letter to FTC on the Impact of Market Consolidation on Content Creators
“From the publishing realm to the music sector and news media consolidation, reductions in competitive markets risk creating cultural monopolies,” said Nora Benavidez, Director of U.S. Free Expression Programs… More
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Lawyers representing Kenyan journalist Yassin Juma say authorities are still holding him in detainment, despite an Ethiopian court last week ordering his release on bail. Press freedom groups are calling on Ethiopian authorities to release the journalists. https://bit.ly/2CkmnNO
[email protected] and ARC call for the freedom of @BFreeTheatre members detained while protesting the recent presidential election results. Their arrests were "politically motivated attempts to silence critical voices." Read our full statement here:
https://pen.org/press-release/pen-america-demands-release-of-three-belarusian-theater-company-members/
One of my favorite event series! So happy @strandbookstore is a partner. https://twitter.com/penamerica/status/1293635623987929089