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sachalg Sacha Langton-Gilks @sachalg ·
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Managed to borrow Satanic Verses on holiday from #AlderneyLibrary having heard @DrAmandaForeman on @BBCr4today 2 read in support @PENamerica #StandWithSalman #FreedomOfExpression

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afilipacchi Amanda Filipacchi @afilipacchi ·
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Wishing you a speedy recovery, @SalmanRushdie. Your novels and your commitment to free speech continue to inspire the world. As a @PENamerica member, I am proud to #StandWithSalman today and every day.

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mattdorf matt dorf @mattdorf ·
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Powerful readings of Salman Rushdie's work at today's @PENAmerica @nypl event. With free expression under attack, we must defend the freedom to write. #StandWithSalman

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