PEN America-Led Coalition Demands Investigation Into Death of Egyptian Filmmaker
“The Egyptian government has again and again shown disregard for the fundamental right to freedom of expression.” More
Open Letter to the Egyptian Ministry of Justice
We, the undersigned, call for an open and transparent investigation into the jailing and death of Shady Habash, a 24-year-old filmmaker who died in custody. More
Egyptian Filmmaker and Photographer Jailed for a Music Video Dies in Prison
"Artists take risks, but they should not have to pay with their lives." More
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Books saved me. They empowered me.They showed me a way in and they showed me a way out. They gave me a voice. Books are that powerful. They are lifelines. We cannot let the banners win. #righttoread #freadom @jonfreadom @TasslynM @PENamerica
🧵Educational gag orders don't just lead to sanitized lesson plans for #teachers—they rob #students of opportunities to learn from a wide range of views and life experiences.
Read the findings in the new PEN America report #AmericasCensoredClassrooms:
Keller ISD previously made its book review committees anonymous, deliberations behind closed doors. Now the board insists last year's committee decisions be invalidated, and that committees deliberate publicly. Sure looks like an effort to intimidate. https://www.fox4news.com/news/keller-isd-to-remove-controversial-books-including-the-bible-from-library-shelves-for-review
