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Combating Disinformation that Suppresses the Vote in Black Communities

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 | 8:00 am – 10:00 am ET
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Works of Justice Podcast: Writer, Advocate, and Actionist Ebony Underwood on Parental Incarceration

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By: Nicolette Natale | November 16, 2020

Prison and Justice Writing Program intern Nicolette Natale speaks with Ebony Underwood about her experience as the child of an incarcerated parent and her subsequent role as advocate and… More

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The PEN Pod: On Voter Fraud and Trump Influencing Authoritarians with Suzanne Nossel

InterviewNovember 13, 2020

“There are authoritarians in virtually every region who are on a mission to suppress the voice of critical media in their own countries, and seeing the United States do… More

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The PEN Pod: On Staying Patient through the Count with Suzanne Nossel

InterviewNovember 6, 2020

“The currency of truth has been degraded in this country—particularly in relation to certain pockets of the population who’ve really put themselves beyond the reach of credible journalism.” 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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What To Expect When You’re Electing: A Reading List

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Curated by PEN America’s Literary Programs Department, this reading list highlights books and complementary titles from our signature PEN Out Loud event series. More

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Works of Justice Podcast: Manhattan DA Candidate Lucy Lang on the Importance of Local Elections

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By: Nicolette Natale | October 21, 2020

Prison and Justice Writing Program intern Nicolette Natale speaks with Lucy Lang about the role of a district attorney, particularly during the era of COVID-19. More

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An Act to Increase Voter Registration and Participation

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By: Corey “Al-Ameen” Patterson | October 21, 2020

In his essay, Corey “Al-Ameen” Patterson writes about felony voter disenfranchisement laws and the importance of ensuring the right to vote behind bars. More

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[VIRTUAL] Film Screening: Capturing The Flag

Monday, September 21, 2020 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET
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Free Speech 2020: An Interview with Nupol Kiazolu, President of Black Lives Matter Greater NY

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By: Gina Chung | August 6, 2020

“I just really want people—young people all around the world—to know that your voice is powerful, your voice holds weight, and your voice can change the world.” More

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