The PEN Pod: On the Release of Loujain Al-Hathloul and Conscientiousness with Language with Suzanne Nossel
“We’re very aware that [Loujain Al-Hathloul is] not entirely free. . . even though she’s physically free, it’s not clear that her voice will really be free.” More
PEN America Responds to Resignation of New York Times Reporter McNeil
"The N-word is a slur with uniquely cruel, painful, and dangerous associations. Using the word—even when not intended to be used as a slur—is profoundly offensive and inappropriate." More
Journalism and COVID-19: Remembering Alan Finder
“A career journalist who believed deeply in the power of the written word and the urgency of truth, my father was in many ways the consummate twentieth century newspaperman.” More
The PEN Pod: Tough Questions with Suzanne Nossel
“There are people who have fought against authoritarian overreach around the world—how do they feel about it now that it’s happening in American cities?” More
The PEN Pod: Tough Questions with Suzanne Nossel
“People are coming to grips with the legacy of racism in profound ways. And it’s forcing this examination of what kinds of speech are appropriate.” More
The PEN Pod: Tough Questions with Suzanne Nossel
“We can see plainly that free speech is under grave threat in this country, and from multiple sides.” More
Trump Libel Lawsuit Part of Quest to Silence Critics
"President Trump's quest for re-election is being waged through a campaign to intimidate, discredit, and silence critics." More
PEN America: White House Threat to Cancel Federal Newspaper Subscriptions “Reeks of Totalitarianism”
“For the White House press secretary to threaten to force the cancellation of all federal government subscriptions to the New York Times and Washington Post is a terrifying and… More
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For months, a handful of books dealing with #LGBTQ themes have been targeted by #KansasCity area conservatives. But facing a new Missouri law, some schools have removed a wider array of books, including #SlaughterhouseFive, #Watchmen and #TheHandmaidsTale. https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/education/article266556371.html#storylink=cpy
Thrilled to see this important recognition of the deeply courageous work of activists from Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia, including @pen_belarus member Ales Bialiatski. #NobelPeacePrize2022 https://twitter.com/nobelprize/status/1578309539870318603
⚡️This year’s Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to jailed Belarus human rights activist, member of PEN Belarus Ales Bialiatski https://twitter.com/NobelPrize/status/1578309539870318603