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Report Exposes Russia’s Far-Reaching War of Cultural Erasure Against Ukraine

Press ReleaseDecember 2, 2022

PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel stated: “Cultural obliteration is both a motive and a tactic of Russia’s war on Ukraine. The international community must consider not just cultural preservation,… More

New Campaign Spotlights the Stories of Imprisoned Cuban Artists

Press ReleaseNovember 17, 2022

“Dissident artists in Cuba have emerged on the frontlines of the protest movement in the country, using their platforms as creators to challenge the false narratives created by the… More

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[VIRTUAL] Worker Writers School 10th Anniversary Celebration & Book Release

Saturday, May 1, 2021 | 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm ET
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The PEN Pod: On the Power of Poetry with Natasha Trethewey

InterviewJuly 30, 2020

“Poetry can save us. It can, in many ways, unite us because of the sheer intimacy of a single voice that might reach someone.” More

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India: Letter in Support of Imprisoned Writer P. Varavara Rao

Open LetterJuly 23, 2020

PEN America urgres India Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately release imprisoned poet P. Varavara Rao, along with the Elgar Parishad activists. More

[VIRTUAL] Poets Gather to Celebrate Nandi Comer’s Book Release

Saturday, May 16, 2020 | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Writers as Witness: When Reporting is Personal

Thursday, December 5, 2019 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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Undocumented: Great Lakes Poets Laureate on Social Justice

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Policing the Planet

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Free Expression Digest: Mon., January 18

News DigestJanuary 18, 2016

Plane leaves Iran with Post reporter, Moroccan journalist released from prison, Two sentenced poets flee Iran. More

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