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PEN America Condemns Indian Government Attempts to Block COVID Criticism

Press ReleaseApril 28, 2021

PEN America today condemned the Indian government’s attempts to stifle free expression by censoring social media posts amid the country’s battle with a massive surge in COVID-19 cases. More

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[VIRTUAL] Freedom to Write Index 2020: Tracking Jailed Writers and Public Intellectuals Around the World

Friday, April 23, 2021 | 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm ET
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[VIRTUAL] Worker Writers School 10th Anniversary Celebration & Book Release

Saturday, May 1, 2021 | 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm ET
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Works of Justice Podcast: Erika Cohn

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By: Mery Concepción | March 30, 2021

Prison and Justice Writing Volunteer Coordinator Mery Concepción speaks with director Erika Cohn about her new film, ”Belly of the Beast.” More

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The PEN Pod: On Speaking Up and Questioning Authority with Lora Burnett

InterviewMarch 19, 2021

“It’s a little bit chilling to say the least—and I think deliberately chilling—as in a deliberate attempt to chill free speech, for the college to single out three women… More

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The PEN Pod: The Right to Protest and Vaccine Hesitancy with Suzanne Nossel

InterviewMarch 19, 2021

“The introduction of this sweeping anti-protest legislation that restricts where you can protest. . . really runs counter to freedom of assembly rights.” More

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The PEN Pod: On Using Storytelling to Push Back Against Systems with Imbolo Mbue

InterviewMarch 12, 2021

“This story came from [my] childhood fascination: this idea of people pushing back against systems that are way more powerful than them.” More

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[VIRTUAL] COVID-19 and Incarceration in Michigan

Saturday, March 20, 2021 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET
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Works of Justice Podcast: Criminal Justice Expert Dr. Bruce Western on Decarceration, Reentry, and Vaccination

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By: Nicolette Natale | March 9, 2021

Prison and Justice Writing Program intern Nicolette Natale speaks with Dr. Bruce Western about decarceration, reentry, and vaccination behind bars. More

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Temperature Check, Vol. 11: Vaccination Behind Bars

News DigestMarch 8, 2021

Exploring vaccination behind bars and reflecting on one year of COVID in prisons through memorials and a Works of Justice interview with Dr. Bruce Western. More

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