The PEN Pod: From Trauma to Transcendence with Alice Randall
“Black joy is particularly radical, and [the book] helps you achieve some Black joy right now—it helps all people achieve some honorable, honest joy.” More
The PEN Pod: What to Expect in the Final Days Before the Election with Suzanne Nossel
“It’s going to be extremely important for people to remain patient, not to jump the gun or jump to conclusions.” More
The PEN Pod: The Power and Immediacy of Poetry with Kevin Young
“I often say that poems are the best form of transport. They change us, they move us, and they move us across time and space.” More
The PEN Pod: Nurturing Children’s Curiosity with Tami Charles
“Yes, this is a love letter to my son. Yes, this is a love letter to Black and Brown children, but this is also an affirmation to all children.” More
DARE: Cops Are Battling Journalists over California’s New Police Transparency Law
Law enforcement, journalists, and the California state government clash over law that makes it easier for the public to obtain police records relating to... More
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We are grateful to @RepCohen and @RepJoeWilson for introducing a resolution in the U.S. House decrying the Belarusian regime and its brutal suppression of the pro-democracy movement over the past year. https://pen.org/press-release/pen-america-welcomes-congressional-resolution-condemning-repression-in-belarus/
Our partners at @FreedomFirst are organizing a vigil this Friday 10/1 to
honor Jamal Khashoggi on the eve of the anniversary of his murder 3
years ago. Join us in remembering all he stood for: http://fal.cn/vigil_tw.
