Press Releases
PEN America “Appalled” by Conviction of Writer Tsitsi Dangarembga Linked to Peaceful Protest in Zimbabwe
September 27, 2022
Learn More: PEN America “Appalled” by Conviction of Writer Tsitsi Dangarembga Linked to Peaceful Protest in Zimbabwe
Best-selling Author James Patterson Donates $2 Million to Help PEN America Raise its Reach, Voice, and Influence
September 27, 2022
Learn More: Best-selling Author James Patterson Donates $2 Million to Help PEN America Raise its Reach, Voice, and Influence
Sentencing of Chair of The Freedom Theatre in Jenin, Palestine is a Serious Human Rights Violation
September 23, 2022
Learn More: Sentencing of Chair of The Freedom Theatre in Jenin, Palestine is a Serious Human Rights Violation
PEN America Applauds Congressional Resolutions Condemning Book Bans and Affirming the Right to Free Expression in Schools
September 22, 2022
Learn More: PEN America Applauds Congressional Resolutions Condemning Book Bans and Affirming the Right to Free Expression in Schools
Florida Conversation 9/24 on Building Resistance to Mis- and Disinformation Ahead of the Midterms
September 21, 2022
Learn More: Florida Conversation 9/24 on Building Resistance to Mis- and Disinformation Ahead of the Midterms
“Heckler’s Veto” Has No Place in Interrupting Speakers on College Campuses
September 21, 2022
Learn More: “Heckler’s Veto” Has No Place in Interrupting Speakers on College Campuses
New Report: 2,500+ Book Bans Across 32 States During 2021-22 School Year
September 19, 2022
Learn More: New Report: 2,500+ Book Bans Across 32 States During 2021-22 School Year
Court in India Urged to Release Writer Vernon Gonsalves, as His Health Worsens
September 14, 2022
Learn More: Court in India Urged to Release Writer Vernon Gonsalves, as His Health Worsens
PEN America Calls for the Immediate Acquittal and Release of Mongolian Activist Munkhbayar Chuluundorj Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Protesting China-Mongolia Relations
September 13, 2022
Learn More: PEN America Calls for the Immediate Acquittal and Release of Mongolian Activist Munkhbayar Chuluundorj Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Protesting China-Mongolia Relations
