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Activist, Author, and Now Jewelry Designer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Hosts a Cocktail Party With Foundrae
“PEN is an organization I adore because I think they do such essential work. I thought that before this president’s . . . political situation . . . and… More
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on What Makes Her Optimistic Right Now
But despite everything awful happening in the world, surely there’s something that keeps Adichie motivated? She said that she was optimistic about rooms like the one we were in,… More
The occasional White House briefing — Tucker says Fox is behind him — Networks missing climate change
JUST AS SARAH HUCKABEE SANDERS reached 42 days without an on-camera press briefing, a new record for the Trump White House, she returned to the briefing room Monday to take… More
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Believes in Humane Capitalism
My daughter. Hugs and kisses, every day. But also reading. I got this Kindle edition of all of Edith Wharton’s novels, and I’m reading them slowly. I’m on The… More
Wesley Morris Debates Cancel Culture at Panel That Includes Canceled Editor Ian Buruma
Buruma was the elephant in the room — swept up by the culture wars after publishing a controversial essay by disgraced Canadian journalist Jian Ghomeshi. He resigned under pressure… More
Human rights lawyer in Iran convicted for defending female protesters
Other activist groups, including free expression advocates at PEN America, decried Sotoudeh's convictions, calling it the latest move by the Iranian government to stifle opinion and dissent. More
Protests against Cuba’s censorship law continue as Havana Bienal opening nears
Despite reported intimidation and threats from government officials, the protesting artists remain undaunted, and the Artists at Risk report includes interviews with several of them. Yanelys Nuñez Leyva and… More
Interview with Jennifer Egan [VIDEO]
Jennifer Egan, president of PEN America, talked about the organization’s efforts to highlight free speech and humanitarian issues in the publishing world. More
PEN America presents literary awards to Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, Nafissa Thompson-Spires
PEN America presents literary awards to Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, Nafissa Thompson-Spires More
PEN America Literary Awards Bestows Honors on Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, Sandra Cisneros
PEN America Literary Awards Bestows Honors on Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, Sandra Cisneros More