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With President Biden’s Signature, ‘Burma Act’ Becomes Law With Aim of Holding Military Accountable and Supporting A Democratic Myanmar

Press ReleaseDecember 23, 2022

Laura Schroeder, senior manager of Legislative Affairs at PEN America, said: “The BURMA Act is an important step to hold the military junta accountable for the horrors it has… More

Executions of Pro-Demcracy Activists in Myanmar Raise Fears of Escalation of Military Campaign of Terror Against Civilians

analysisAugust 10, 2022

The U.S. Government Must Apply Pressure to Stop the Junta from Further Abuses By Liesl Gerntholtz and Nadine Farid Johnson The shattering news that four democracy activists were secretly executed at… More

PRESS BRIEFING: Mon., 7/11 in DC: Middle East Dissidents and Human Rights Defenders Speak Out Ahead of President Biden’s Trip

Press ReleaseJuly 8, 2022

MEDIA ADVISORY for Monday, July 11 at 2:30 PM ET (WASHINGTON)--On Monday, July 11 at 2:30 PM ET, dissidents and human rights defenders from the Middle East and Members… More

In Letter to President Biden, 44 Noted Writers Urge Him to Raise Human Rights Abuses Directly with the Crown Prince As He Travels to Saudi Arabia

Press ReleaseJuly 5, 2022

44 writers and journalists joined PEN America in urging President Biden to raise his Administration’s concerns about the human rights situation in Saudi Arabia during his conversations with Crown… More

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PEN America Concerned about Former Defense Secretary Esper’s Accusations of Censorship

Press ReleaseNovember 29, 2021

"If indeed the Department of Defense is attempting to block parts of the book that are otherwise public knowledge or reflect Esper's personal take on events, it would be… More

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The PEN Pod: On Educational Gag Orders and the January 6 Insurrection Subpoena

InterviewNovember 12, 2021

“We should be encouraging young people to look at our history through a variety of lenses—through the lens of race, through the lens of socioeconomics, gender.” More

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Letter: U.S. Must Prioritize Human Rights in Shaping Future Policy Toward Iran

Open LetterMay 10, 2021

In a joint letter to the Biden-Harris administration, PEN America and its allies call on the U.S. to prioritize human rights as it re-enters nuclear negotiations with Iran. More

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Coalition Urges White House to Establish Disinformation Defense and Free Expression Task Force

Press ReleaseApril 29, 2021

(New York, NY) — Today PEN America, alongside a coalition of human rights, free speech, democracy, and technology organizations, sent a letter to the White House urging the Biden-Harris… More

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Letter: White House Must Establish Disinformation Defense and Free Expression Task Force

Open LetterApril 29, 2021

A coalition of groups led by PEN America is asking the Biden-Harris administration to establish a federal interagency Disinformation Defense and Free Expression Task Force. More

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The PEN Pod: On the Conclusion to a Landmark Lawsuit and Setting the New Precedents of Free Speech with Suzanne Nossel

InterviewFebruary 19, 2021

“It’s not simply just a matter of speech when you’re actually threatening people, much less using the power of government to make good on those threats.” More

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"Amid efforts to restrict books that include race-related themes, several new book clubs have launched around the country to keep literature by Black authors in the spotlight." #BlackHistoryMonth https://www.moultrieobserver.com/news/local_news/black-history-month-black-authors-keep-history-alive-amid-efforts-to-suppress-blackness/article_ff445067-f6a1-5ad9-892b-360850922553.html via @themobserver

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Read our story on the DeSantis book bans ⬇️ https://twitter.com/penamerica/status/1621508379586985985

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🧵4/8: This week @BKLYNlibrary & @PENamerica @jonfreadom launched the 1st session in our 4-week Freedom to Read Advocacy Institute. What struck me most in that workshop session was the craving our teen participants had for community, for connection. https://tinyurl.com/yy5ek3s5

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