Press Releases
“Unfortunate” Development for Academic Freedom, as Arizona State University Center Closes After Donor Withdraws Funding
June 22, 2023
Learn More: “Unfortunate” Development for Academic Freedom, as Arizona State University Center Closes After Donor Withdraws Funding
PEN America Rejects Move by Huntington Beach, CA Government to Consider a Legal Study to Restrict Books from Minors
June 21, 2023
Learn More: PEN America Rejects Move by Huntington Beach, CA Government to Consider a Legal Study to Restrict Books from Minors
Missouri School Board’s Decision to Retain Maus is a Positive Move But Removing Six Other Books is Unfortunate, Says PEN America
June 21, 2023
Learn More: Missouri School Board’s Decision to Retain Maus is a Positive Move But Removing Six Other Books is Unfortunate, Says PEN America
PEN America Calls for Dismissal of Lawsuit that Seeks to Silence Disinformation Researchers
June 20, 2023
Learn More: PEN America Calls for Dismissal of Lawsuit that Seeks to Silence Disinformation Researchers
Proposal to Restrict Some Books Deemed “Obscene” from Minors in Huntington Beach, CA Is “Nothing Short of Censorship,” Says PEN America
June 20, 2023
Learn More: Proposal to Restrict Some Books Deemed “Obscene” from Minors in Huntington Beach, CA Is “Nothing Short of Censorship,” Says PEN America
Years More Added to Journalist’s Prison Sentence in Algeria Shows Deepening Crackdown on Press Freedom
June 20, 2023
Learn More: Years More Added to Journalist’s Prison Sentence in Algeria Shows Deepening Crackdown on Press Freedom
PEN America Condemns Censorship and Intimidation at LGBTQ Pride Events in Türkiye
June 16, 2023
Learn More: PEN America Condemns Censorship and Intimidation at LGBTQ Pride Events in Türkiye
“Misguided and Chilling” Decision by CA School Board to Fire Superintendent, Following Removal of Textbook Over Inclusion of LGBTQ+ Rights History, Says PEN America
June 16, 2023
Learn More: “Misguided and Chilling” Decision by CA School Board to Fire Superintendent, Following Removal of Textbook Over Inclusion of LGBTQ+ Rights History, Says PEN America
PEN America, in Partnership with The Bare Life Review Journal, Announces $5000 Grants to Support Works in Progress by Immigrant and Refugee Writers
June 15, 2023
Learn More: PEN America, in Partnership with The Bare Life Review Journal, Announces $5000 Grants to Support Works in Progress by Immigrant and Refugee Writers