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“If Saudi authorities wish to counter these claims, they must produce Khashoggi immediately. If the killing is confirmed, those responsible for this heinous crime must be held accountable.” More

The protest for Alam’s freedom was organized in New York by human-rights groups and journalist associations including the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), PEN America, Reporters Without Borders, Amnesty… More

Poet Spoon Jackson has won awards from PEN America, provided lyrics for Ani DiFranco, and collaborated with Swedish composer Stefan Säfsten — all while serving time. More

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), PEN America, Reporters Without Borders, Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch joined family and friends of Shahidul Alam to demand his release—as Prime… More

Barry Jenkins joins a roster of previously announced honorees including artist Ai Weiwei and PEN America trustee Marvin Putnam. The gala takes place Nov. 2 in Beverly Hills. PEN America… More

Today The New York Review of Books is going to press with a blockbuster follow-up to its controversial essay by accused sexual abuser Jian Ghomeshi: a letter from 109… More

The Los Angeles office of PEN America has announced the winners of its 2018 literary awards, which will be given out at the organization’s LitFest Gala in November in… More

Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America — a nonprofit that works to protect free expression worldwide — will challenge the Justice Department’s approach to campus free speech, telling lawmakers… More

I was raised to believe that there are no higher professional callings than health care and teaching, no duties more sacred than the welfare and education of our kids.… More

CAIRO—A Lebanese woman arrested for complaining about sexual harassment in Egypt was released Thursday after her case drew international criticism of President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi’s security policies. More