Press Releases
PEN America: Sweeping Ban on Drag Performances in Montana In Effect Criminalizes a Wide Range of Artistic Choices
May 26, 2023
Learn More: PEN America: Sweeping Ban on Drag Performances in Montana In Effect Criminalizes a Wide Range of Artistic Choices
Statement Signed by 57 PEN Centers Worldwide Calls for Release of Chinese Writer and Journalist Dong Yuyu
May 25, 2023
Learn More: Statement Signed by 57 PEN Centers Worldwide Calls for Release of Chinese Writer and Journalist Dong Yuyu
Florida School District Pulls Amanda Gorman’s Widely-Praised “The Hill We Climb” from Library
May 24, 2023
Learn More: Florida School District Pulls Amanda Gorman’s Widely-Praised “The Hill We Climb” from Library
PEN American Mourns the Passing of Author Martin Amis, a Devoted Member and Supporter
May 20, 2023
Learn More: PEN American Mourns the Passing of Author Martin Amis, a Devoted Member and Supporter
PEN America Applauds Supreme Court Rulings to Protect Free Expression Online
May 19, 2023
Learn More: PEN America Applauds Supreme Court Rulings to Protect Free Expression Online
PEN America Honors Salman Rushdie with Centenary Courage Award at Literary Gala; Author’s First Public Appearance Since Being Wounded in Knife Attack Nine Months Ago
May 18, 2023
Learn More: PEN America Honors Salman Rushdie with Centenary Courage Award at Literary Gala; Author’s First Public Appearance Since Being Wounded in Knife Attack Nine Months Ago
PEN America Responds to Defunding of Kinsey Institute as Another “Alarming Step” in Effort to Exert Political Control over Higher Education
May 17, 2023
Learn More: PEN America Responds to Defunding of Kinsey Institute as Another “Alarming Step” in Effort to Exert Political Control over Higher Education
PEN America and PEN International Denounce Book Removals From Hong Kong’s Public Libraries
May 17, 2023
Learn More: PEN America and PEN International Denounce Book Removals From Hong Kong’s Public Libraries
PEN America Files Lawsuit Against Florida School District Over Unconstitutional Book Bans
May 17, 2023
Learn More: PEN America Files Lawsuit Against Florida School District Over Unconstitutional Book Bans
