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The PEN Pod: Exploring White Feminism and Ways to Combat It with Ruby Hamad

InterviewNovember 13, 2020

“We need something more than a movement that can’t be introspective enough to admit its own limitations. . . Maybe what we need is a holistic way of thinking.” More

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The PEN Ten: An Interview with Danielle Evans

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By: Jared Jackson | November 12, 2020

“Characterization and narrative tension come from the tension between a character’s inner life and their exterior life, and I’m acutely aware—because being a Black woman compels me to pay… More

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The Race Is Over; The Work Begins: A Letter From Suzanne Nossel

LetterNovember 7, 2020

We are back from the brink, and a new day dawns. This election is called, and disinformation and alternative facts did not win. More

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The PEN Pod: From Trauma to Transcendence with Alice Randall

InterviewNovember 3, 2020

“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

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Your Mestizaje is a Superpower

Essay
By: Jean Guerrero | October 28, 2020

“Multiculturalism is not a threat to civilization. The only thing it threatens is extremism.” More

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The PEN Pod: On Increased Media Literacy, Targeted Disinformation, and Global Protests with Suzanne Nossel

InterviewOctober 23, 2020

“Just as we’re teaching kids to analyze a short story. . . I think we ought to be teaching them the tools to navigate the information landscape.” More

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[VIRTUAL] The Common Room: Responding to Trump’s Executive Order on Race and Sex Stereotyping

Friday, October 23, 2020 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET
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Art Exhibition Cancelation Sends Chilling Message About Artistic Freedom

Press ReleaseSeptember 28, 2020

"It is shocking to see museums suggest that artworks should not be exhibited because there is a 'risk that they may be misinterpreted.'" More

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The PEN Pod: On White Supremacy and Immigration with Jean Guerrero

InterviewSeptember 11, 2020

“How does the descendant of Jewish refugees, how does that person end up crafting Trump’s harshest rhetoric and policies targeting people fleeing violence and persecution?” More

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The PEN Pod: Finding Inspiration in History with Maaza Mengiste

InterviewSeptember 8, 2020

“What writers and novelists force us to do in the work is to pause. . . And if there’s anything that COVID has made me consider, it’s how we… More

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From short story collections to biographies, the #PENLitAwards longlists reflect literary excellence across a wide range of genres and writers. Check out all of the titles included in this year's longlists here: https://bit.ly/3hcw2pW.

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Reporters, I know it’s quick decisions & complex issues & a lot of context framing for readers. To keep you safe, w/ tips on covering the inauguration period, we culled our best resources from @firstdraftnews @TrustingNews @PENamerica @protctdemocracy @wearehearken @AmPress https://twitter.com/trustingnews/status/1350212074362826752

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Here are more resources to review and use, this from @firstdraftnews @PENamerica @wearehearken @protctdemocracy @AmPress @TrustingNews

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