Photojournalist Shahidul Alam’s Ongoing Police Investigation Must End
After the High Court of Bangladesh rejected a petition from renowned photojournalist Shahidul Alam challenging the legality of criminal charges against him, PEN America again called for charges against… More
Journalism and COVID-19: Remembering Anthony Causi
“Anthony Causi was our colleague, our friend, and a brilliant journalist. He was, quite simply, one of the best sports photographers in New York City, capturing all the major… More
Disappearance of Photographer Lu Guang a Troubling Attack on Artistic Freedom in China
"Unfortunately, Lu’s case is not unique. The Chinese government has a history of disappearing artists who use their practices as a platform to challenge and critique the regime’s policies.… More
Photographer Shahidul Alam Granted Bail, but Charges Must Be Dropped
“We are relieved that after 102 days in detention, Shahidul Alam has finally been granted bail. We now call on Bangladeshi authorities to ensure his prompt release, and for the charges… More
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Each piece is brilliant, and am still only on the first section yet, but this one by Daribha Lyndem stands out for its brevity, for her scathing, accurate commentary in such few words…!
100+ writers reflect on the despair marking #IndiaAt75 for @PENamerica.
http://pen.org/india-at-75/
“The kinds of people who stood up for me in the bad years might not do so now,” @SalmanRushdie told The Guardian in 2021. “The idea that being offended is a valid critique has gained a lot of traction.” (1/3)
