The number of writers jailed reached a six-year high last year, per the organization’s annual Freedom to Write Index report. China and Iran retained their respective spots as the world’s top two ...

PEN America announced the finalists for their prestigious literary awards. The organization bestows the honor to authors and translators across genres, for their “dynamic and thought-provoking works ...

North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong's decision reflects a growing divide within the GOP over the scope of government influence on educational policy.

Comic Amber Ruffin has a new spring gig. PEN America told The Associated Press on Monday that Ruffin will host the free expression organization’s gala fundraiser on May 15.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Tuesday signaled support for the religious rights of parents ...

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority is signaling support for the religious rights of Maryland parents who want to ...

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments Tuesday over the religious rights of parents in Maryland to remove their children ...

Ruffin's new gig with PEN America comes after the White House Correspondents Association excluded her from its annual dinner. After the White House Correspondents Association axed Amber Ruffin ...

The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee along with attorney Kerry Knox filed the lawsuit on behalf of three Rutherford County families and PEN America in response to the banning and ...

The finalists for the 2025 PEN America Literary Awards are here. On April 11, PEN America announced the finalists for their prestigious literary awards. The organization bestows the honor to ...