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Israel and Gaza
Focus RegionApril 3, 2024
PEN America statements, free expression resources, and stories of writers and artists from the Israel-Hamas war. More
Banned in the USA: Narrating the Crisis
ReportApril 16, 2024
This report utilizes snapshots to illustrate the hateful rhetoric driving book bans and personal damage that this movement has done to students and communities alike. More
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Statement by PEN America on Campus Protests
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PEN America Speaks: How We Defended and Celebrated Free Expression The Week of April 15
Advocacy
By: Lisa Tolin | April 19, 2024
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Pham Doan Trang: A Courageous Voice for Change
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By: Anh-Thu Vo | April 9, 2024