Press Releases
Hamas Must Cease Intimidation of Palestinian Journalists amid Crackdown on Dissent in Gaza
May 20, 2025
Learn More: Hamas Must Cease Intimidation of Palestinian Journalists amid Crackdown on Dissent in Gaza
Chicago Cinema Cancellation of Screening About Campus Antisemitism Stifles Dialogue
May 16, 2025
Learn More: Chicago Cinema Cancellation of Screening About Campus Antisemitism Stifles Dialogue
AT NYC Gala PEN America Honors Champions of Free Expression Including Sarah Jessica Parker, Macmillan Publishers CEO Jon Yaged and Wesleyan University President Michael Roth
May 16, 2025
Learn More: AT NYC Gala PEN America Honors Champions of Free Expression Including Sarah Jessica Parker, Macmillan Publishers CEO Jon Yaged and Wesleyan University President Michael Roth
Imprisoned Egyptian Poet Galal El-Behairy to Receive PEN America’s 2025 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award
May 13, 2025
Learn More: Imprisoned Egyptian Poet Galal El-Behairy to Receive PEN America’s 2025 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award
Pentagon Review of Military Libraries Poses Grave Threat to Intellectual Freedom
May 10, 2025
Learn More: Pentagon Review of Military Libraries Poses Grave Threat to Intellectual Freedom
Ousting of Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden Sends a Message: Comply or Be Fired
May 9, 2025
Learn More: Ousting of Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden Sends a Message: Comply or Be Fired
2025 PEN America Literary Awards Honor 13 Authors and Translators at NYC Ceremony
May 9, 2025
Learn More: 2025 PEN America Literary Awards Honor 13 Authors and Translators at NYC Ceremony
South Carolina Replaces Utah as the State with the Most Mandated Banned Books for All Public Schools
May 7, 2025
Learn More: South Carolina Replaces Utah as the State with the Most Mandated Banned Books for All Public Schools
Ending Grants for Culture Nationwide, the Trump Administration is Devastating Arts Programs and the Vibrancy that Nourishes Society
May 6, 2025
Learn More: Ending Grants for Culture Nationwide, the Trump Administration is Devastating Arts Programs and the Vibrancy that Nourishes Society
