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PEN America Mourns Death of Novelist, Former PEN America President Larry McMurtry
PEN America today mourns the death of writer Larry McMurtry, a novelist and screenwriter who served as PEN America’s President and was a staunch defender of free expression. More
Belarus Sentences Famed Translator to Two Years’ House Arrest
A court in Belarus this week sentenced translator Volha Kalackaja to two years of house arrest after a one-day trial. More
Saudi Official’s Death Threat Against UN Investigator Shows “Outright Lawlessness”
It is hardly surprising that the regime behind his killing would view her work as a threat, but the horrifying revelation that a Saudi official threatened to murder Callamard… More
Prosecuting Polish Writer Who Called President “A Moron” Is Absurd
Polish prosecutors have filed charges against writer and journalist Jakub Żulczyk for calling the country’s president a “moron” on social media. More
Actor Kara Young to Host PEN America Literary Awards Ceremony
PEN America announced today that actor and off-Broadway phenomenon Kara Young will host the organization’s 57th annual Literary Awards Ceremony on April 8. More
PEN America Urges Biden-Harris Administration to Allow Journalist Access at Border
As the detention crisis at the border swells and the need for reporting sharpens, PEN America calls for swift removal of any restrictions on press to access border areas. More
Resignation of Two Professors Highlights Growing Academic Freedom Crisis in India
Two professors at an Indian university resigned from their posts this month under apparent political pressure. More
Roster of Breakthrough Literary Visionaries to Receive 2021 PEN America Career Achievement Prizes
PEN America today announced its 2021 career achievement award winners, to be honored at the PEN America Literary Awards Ceremony on April 8 at 7pm ET. More
Cuban Government Bans Journalist From Returning Home
Cuban journalist Karla Pérez González was stranded in Panama this week after being notified that her government had banned her from re-entry to Cuba. More
PEN America Condemns Arrest of Ukrainian Journalist
The politically-motivated arrest of Vladyslav Yesypenko is an unacceptable attempt to silence a Crimean journalist. More