Paula Vogel on Cancellation of ‘Indecent’
Paula Vogel talks to PEN America about the cancelation of her play, Indecent, at a Florida high school. More
The War Within
There’s a phrase I’ve heard all too often during my time in prison: “I’ve been doing this all my life.” It’s one I’ve used myself, but I quickly follow… More
Broken Pieces
“First off, I wnat to say sorry for the pain I've caused, and at the same time, I know no matter what I say or how much I apologize,… More
The Law of Averages
A blind covers the window, though sunlight pokes in to the almost empty room through open corners. A couple plastic laundry baskets hold unfolded clothes, and several cardboard boxes,… More
What’s Prison Like?
“What? Tell me I’m lying. Fuck. I love sex, drugs, and rock & roll. It just hasn't worked out for me.” More
Supernova (Excerpted Pieces)
“The one person who is always there for me is not there. I feel that I face the world alone. I stand on the outside: I'm not like the… More
CON*Star Ankle Bracelets: “We’re like ON*Star. . . for Cons!”
“Your Preset Options are #1: Yes Sir, Thank you. See you then, Sir. #2: Si Senor, no problemo. #3: Aaight. #4. Seriously? AGAIN? #5: I may be late due… More
I’m Here for You
"You were bigger than life, Pop! You pushed me and said I can do anything in this life. I can do anything." More
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My latest op-ed on school librarians. @becalzada @technolibrary @MaryWoodard @KPekoll @OIF #Freadom @ashleyhopeperez @halseanderson https://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outlook/article/school-library-book-banning-bill-gop-abbott-lege-17857122.php?utm_source=marketing&utm_medium=copy-url-link&utm_campaign=article-share&hash=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaG91c3RvbmNocm9uaWNsZS5jb20vb3Bpbmlvbi9vdXRsb29rL2FydGljbGUvc2Nob29sLWxpYnJhcnktYm9vay1iYW5uaW5nLWJpbGwtZ29wLWFiYm90dC1sZWdlLTE3ODU3MTIyLnBocA==&time=MTY3OTcwNDU3Nzg4MQ==&rid=NDBiMmRkY2UtYTdjZC00NWU2LWE0NmQtMDZmMTlkNWE2OGIw&sharecount=MQ==
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“#FirstAmendment rights do not stop at the schoolhouse door,” PEN America’s Nadine Farid Johnson reminds
@JudiciaryGOP, highlighting the need to prepare students for "life in a participatory democracy, one that requires us to debate, to understand & to discuss." #StudentsRights