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PEN America: Arrest of Protesters in Georgia on Broad and Vaguely-Worded ‘Domestic Terrorism’ Charges Could Chill the Right to Protest

Press ReleaseJanuary 30, 2023

“News that Governor Kemp and law enforcement in Georgia are arresting protesters on charges of ‘domestic terrorism’ is deeply concerning and could have wide-reaching chilling impacts on the right… More

Infrigement on Academic Freedom, as Dean Threatens to Punish Professor in Georgia Over Parent’s Complaint About Biology Lecture

Press ReleaseNovember 15, 2022

Jeremy C. Young, senior manager of free expression and education at PEN America, said in a statement:“Dean Cornely’s response to this controversy is outrageous. Jones is clearly acting within… More

The Counter Narrative Project: Messaging, Media & Monkeypox

The Counter Narrative Project: Messaging, Media & Monkeypox

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET
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The “Burning Poet(s)” Trilingual Poetry Days in Armenia: A Great Success

By: Polina Sadovskaya | June 24, 2022

When I moved from New York to Tbilisi, Georgia last year with the intention of building closer ties between PEN America and the Eurasia region, I never expected so… More

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[VIRTUAL] The Counter Narrative Project: HIV Justice & Journalism Roundtable

Tuesday, November 30, 2021 | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET
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The PEN Ten: An Interview with Honorée Fanonne Jeffers

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By: Viviane Eng | September 30, 2021

“That’s all a story really is: two or more people getting together, and one of them letting out what they need to be heard.” More

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Annual Literary Prize in Georgia Canceled After Government Functionary Appointed as Juror

Press ReleaseAugust 3, 2021

Officials in the country of Georgia have canceled the awarding of a prestigious literary award this year. It comes a week after jury members, authors, and publishing houses dropped… More

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Camera Operator Dies Following Violent Attacks on Tbilisi Pride

Press ReleaseJuly 13, 2021

PEN America today demanded a full investigation into the death of a Georgian camera operator who died after being attacked by an anti-pride mob. More

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Local LGBTQ+ Reporters in Conversation: Darian Aaron

InterviewJune 16, 2021

“It matters that a journalist reporting on Black LGBTQ+ stories understands the complexities and nuances of life in the South . . . those in which we’ve been included… More

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[VIRTUAL] Keeping it Local: Trust & Local Journalism in Atlanta

Monday, June 21, 2021 | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET
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PEN America staff recommends books by women that had a lasting impact on their lives for #WomensHistoryMonth!

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Publishing, selling, and owning books is increasingly becoming more dangerous in Hong Kong. Authorities have wielded the colonial-era sedition law to crack down on books on HK’s 2019-20 protests, claiming they "incite hatred" of the government. (1/5) https://pen.org/press-release/hong-kong-authorities-should-drop-sedition-charges-against-book-sellers-pen-america-says/

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