Dear Friend,
Across the country, book bans are at an all-time peak; state legislatures are pushing draconian restrictions on curricula in classrooms; local journalism is gravely diminished as a trusted source of information; and disinformation is spreading daily like wildfire.
These realities threaten democracy at its core, and in our polarized environment, they will not vanish no matter what happens on Election Day.
PEN America tirelessly protects free speech through meticulous researching and tracking of censorious legislation and book restrictions, mounting legal challenges, and advocacy and coalition building with activists, writers, and journalists. But our work is under unprecedented pressure.
Let’s not wait for censorship to get worse. Please consider making a donation to help preserve the backbone of democracy for generations to come. |
