Press Releases
Even in Times of War, Art Must Not be Canceled
December 21, 2023
Learn More: Even in Times of War, Art Must Not be Canceled
PEN America Expands Support to Children’s Books Authors, with Rising Book Bans
December 21, 2023
Learn More: PEN America Expands Support to Children’s Books Authors, with Rising Book Bans
Global Art House Film Community Rallies in Support of Acclaimed Iran Directors Behtash Sanaeeha and Maryam Moghadam
December 19, 2023
Learn More: Global Art House Film Community Rallies in Support of Acclaimed Iran Directors Behtash Sanaeeha and Maryam Moghadam
Bullying on DEI by WI Legislature Threatens Academic Freedom and Free Expression
December 19, 2023
Learn More: Bullying on DEI by WI Legislature Threatens Academic Freedom and Free Expression
PEN America Responds to Rutgers University Decision to Suspend Pro-Palestinian Student Group
December 15, 2023
Learn More: PEN America Responds to Rutgers University Decision to Suspend Pro-Palestinian Student Group
PEN America Warns of “Unintended Consequences” for Campus Free Speech— Including in Classroom Discussions— in Response to Gov. Hochul’s Letter to Public Colleges on Genocide
December 15, 2023
Learn More: PEN America Warns of “Unintended Consequences” for Campus Free Speech— Including in Classroom Discussions— in Response to Gov. Hochul’s Letter to Public Colleges on Genocide
PEN America Mourns the Death of Palestinian Scholar-Writer Refaat Alareer
December 14, 2023
Learn More: PEN America Mourns the Death of Palestinian Scholar-Writer Refaat Alareer
Data from Two School Years of Book Banning Show Spread of Copycat Bans and a “Scarlet Letter” Effect for Authors
December 14, 2023
Learn More: Data from Two School Years of Book Banning Show Spread of Copycat Bans and a “Scarlet Letter” Effect for Authors
Bard College and PEN America Launch Fellowship for International Artists Persecuted for Their Work
December 13, 2023
Learn More: Bard College and PEN America Launch Fellowship for International Artists Persecuted for Their Work
