As We Confront a Pandemic, U.S. State and Federal Government Must Support Local News
Amid a pandemic that is shaking the United States to its core, local news is a pillar of our society and democracy that must not fall. More
The PEN Pod: Breaking Down PEN America v. Trump with Nora Benavidez
“We’re all online all the time needing information, needing access to what reporters are telling us. They’re the frontlines right now, and we need their voices.” More
Thank you for taking action to defend the First Amendment rights of protesters at the DNC and RNC this summer.
Donate to PEN America today to defend our First Amendment rights including our right to peacefully protest and assemble. More
PEN America: Pompeo Attack on NPR Reporter “Betrays Dignity of His Office”
“When the U.S. secretary of state debases and denigrates credible journalists, the display of contempt radiates outward, undermining the role of the press in our democracy and offering autocrats around the world… More
American Journalist Conditionally Released by Indonesian Immigration Authorities
"While we are relieved that Philip has been temporarily released, we remain concerned that he is being targeted for his work in an attempt to send a warning signal… More
Greenwald Charges Suggest Government Retaliation
"It is impossible to separate these charges against Glenn from his work as an investigative reporter." More
Free Speech Week with Safa Al Ahmad
From October 21 to 23, PEN America and Index on Censorship organized a series of college visits for Saudi journalist and filmmaker Safa Al Ahmad. More
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NEW: Add some poetry to your weekend as Pulitzer-winner Gregory @Pardlo reads Carrie Fountain's poem "The Jungle" for us on this special bonus episode of #thePENpod. https://bit.ly/2xy6noA
Poets @luisjrodriguez @matthewzapruder #sheilablack @chiwanchoi @ashakijackson @ilya_poet #katieford @fdouglasbrown share their favorite #poetry collections to calm and anchor us to the world in our current moment.
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Faced with the cancelation of her book tour and the impossibility of travel, author @jordan_kisner recommends 8 books that will take you to new places from the comfort of your home.
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