Thought Is Free
PEN American Center and The Public Theater are proud to present a program in support of writers and artists who have been imprisoned or imperiled for speaking truth to… More
Translating Pussy Riot
Susan Bernofsky reports on how the closing statements by members of Russian punk band Pussy riot made it into English. More
Russian Court Refuses to Free Pussy Riot Members
PEN is shocked by a Russian court’s decision to keep the members of Russian punk group Pussy Riot in jail until at least late July. More
Pussy Riot’s Punk Moleben – Virgin Mary Put Putin Away
Today, May 24, three members of the Russian Punk band, Pussy Riot, will have been detained for over 11 weeks, and will not be freed for at least another… More
PEN Joins Call for Release of Pussy Riot Band Members
Maria Alyokhina and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova have been held since March 4, and Ekaterina Samusevich since March 15. By the next trial hearing, they will have been held for well… More