PEN America Celebrates Release of Turkish Artist, Writer Zehra Doğan
Doğan is a model of courage for all journalists and artists for standing up against injustice and silence, especially because of her determination to work and create while incarcerated. More
DARE: The New York Times Publisher Met With President Trump to Discuss Anti-Media Rhetoric
A.G. Sulzberger, publisher of The New York Times, raises concerns about dangerous anti-press rhetoric in meeting with President Trump. More
DARE: John McCain: Mr. President, stop attacking the press
Republican Sen. John McCain condemns President Trump’s “unrelenting attacks” on U.S. journalists for giving “cover” for repressive regimes to do the same. Most members of the National Parks System… More
July Featured Case: Chen Yunfei
Chen Yunfei is a performance artist who works at the intersection of human rights activism and art. His art is overtly political, intending to promote the Chinese pro-democracy movement. More
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“All our stories, our history, our courage, are in books” — Alicia d. Williams surrounded by a crew of authors, parents, students, and book-loving, freedom to read-defending ADVOCATES at @FLFreedomRead & @FloridaMediaEd Read-In & Rally in Tally 💕💯📚
"The principles of intellectual freedom and open access to information and ideas are essential to a free and democratic society."
#ChatGPT is a better defender of Americans' #1stAmendment rights than all of the book banning groups, writes @veronikellymars https://bookriot.com/chatgpt-on-book-bans/
Literature knows no frontiers. Yet books today are under profound attack. I'm joining @PENAmerica in the fight to defend the freedom to read. Sign and share this petition to show your support for diverse literature and writers across the country. https://bit.ly/33MOt24?source=twitter&