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The PEN Pod: On the Release of Loujain Al-Hathloul and Conscientiousness with Language with Suzanne Nossel

InterviewFebruary 12, 2021

“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

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PEN America Responds to Resignation of New York Times Reporter McNeil

Press ReleaseFebruary 6, 2021

"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

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Between Two KingdomsDiane Archer and Stephen PresserFriday, February 12, 2021 | 7:00 pm ET
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Journalism and COVID-19: Remembering Alan Finder

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“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

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The PEN Pod: Tough Questions with Suzanne Nossel

InterviewJuly 24, 2020

“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

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The PEN Pod: Tough Questions with Suzanne Nossel

InterviewJuly 17, 2020

“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

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The PEN Pod: Tough Questions with Suzanne Nossel

InterviewJune 12, 2020

“We can see plainly that free speech is under grave threat in this country, and from multiple sides.” More

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Maggie Haberman

Tuesday, June 16, 2020 | 7:00 pm
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Trump Libel Lawsuit Part of Quest to Silence Critics

Press ReleaseFebruary 27, 2020

"President Trump's quest for re-election is being waged through a campaign to intimidate, discredit, and silence critics." More

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PEN America: White House Threat to Cancel Federal Newspaper Subscriptions “Reeks of Totalitarianism”

Press ReleaseOctober 24, 2019

“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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"Amid efforts to restrict books that include race-related themes, several new book clubs have launched around the country to keep literature by Black authors in the spotlight." #BlackHistoryMonth https://www.moultrieobserver.com/news/local_news/black-history-month-black-authors-keep-history-alive-amid-efforts-to-suppress-blackness/article_ff445067-f6a1-5ad9-892b-360850922553.html via @themobserver

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Read our story on the DeSantis book bans ⬇️ https://twitter.com/penamerica/status/1621508379586985985

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🧵4/8: This week @BKLYNlibrary & @PENamerica @jonfreadom launched the 1st session in our 4-week Freedom to Read Advocacy Institute. What struck me most in that workshop session was the craving our teen participants had for community, for connection. https://tinyurl.com/yy5ek3s5

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