Book bans, chatbots, pedagogical warfare: What it means to read has become a minefield.
Tag: PEN American Center
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Book Removals May Have Violated Students’ Rights, Education Department Says
The U.S. Department of Education reached a settlement with a Georgia school district after launching an investigation into whether book removals created a hostile environment for students.
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Salman Rushdie Makes Surprise Appearance at PEN America Gala
The novelist, who was stabbed and gravely wounded at a literary event last year, received an award from the freedom of expression organization.
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Journalist Resigns From Board After PEN America Cancels Russian Writers Panel
Masha Gessen stepped down following the free expression group’s decision to cancel an event at its World Voices Festival after Ukrainian writers threatened to boycott.
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Striking Writers Find Their Villain: Netflix
Fear of protests prompted the streaming giant to shift an anticipated presentation for advertisers to a virtual event and a top executive to skip an honorary gala.