Margaret Atwood, PEN America · [email protected]

December 30, 2020 at 3:29 PM

Protect writers. Support truth. Give generously.

Protect writers. Support truth. Give generously. The future of free expression depends on us View this email in your browser Dear Friend, “As they say, history does not repeat itself, but it rhymes.” I wrote these words in my…

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  Masha Gessen, PEN America · [email protected]

December 30, 2020 at 1:14 AM

Re: This is the time when your support matters the most

Re: This is the time when your support matters the most Protect truthtellers. Defend dissent. Give to PEN America today View this email in your browser Friend— I realize you’re getting so many messages like this at the end of …

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  Masha Gessen, PEN America · [email protected]

December 29, 2020 at 3:44 PM

Protect truthtellers. Defend dissent. Give to PEN America today

Protect truthtellers. Defend dissent. Give to PEN America today Support PEN America and defend democracy at home and abroad View this email in your browser Dear Friend— In my twenty years of reporting on authoritarianism in Ru…

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  Salman Rushdie, PEN America · [email protected]

December 29, 2020 at 1:14 AM

Re: An update on our fundraising goals

Re: An update on our fundraising goals Help us prepare for whatever comes next View this email in your browser Dear Friend, We’re closing in on our year-end goals. And our funders are eager to match your gift. From now until D…

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  Salman Rushdie, PEN America · [email protected]

December 28, 2020 at 7:29 PM

A year unlike any other -- help us prepare for whatever comes next

A year unlike any other -- help us prepare for whatever comes next Power PEN America into its second century View this email in your browser Dear Friend, Some two decades ago, when I served as PEN America’s president, we conce…

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  Sandra Cisneros, PEN America · [email protected]

December 26, 2020 at 3:14 PM

Re: My note earlier this week

Re: My note earlier this week Help PEN America continue elevating underrepresented literary voices View this email in your browser Friend— I know this has been a difficult year for so many, including writers. But here’s the re…

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  Suzanne Nossel, PEN America · [email protected]

December 24, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Ending a year that's tested our faith in the American experiment

Ending a year that's tested our faith in the American experiment PEN America is ready to forge ahead in 2021 View this email in your browser Dear Friend, As we close out this year of loss and strife, I’ve been thinking the pas…

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  Sandra Cisneros, PEN America · [email protected]

December 23, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Support the freedom to write and be heard

Support the freedom to write and be heard Help PEN America champion the literary culture of tomorrow View this email in your browser Friend— As a supporter of PEN America, you know that the freedom to write is one of the most i…

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  PEN America · [email protected]

December 11, 2020 at 7:59 PM

PEN Reads: Announcing the "You Are a Writer" workshop series

PEN Reads: Announcing the "You Are a Writer" workshop series Plus: Barack Obama and the freedom to write View this email in your browser Barack Obama and the Freedom to Write PEN America's Virtual Gala this w…

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  Suzanne Nossel, PEN America · [email protected]

December 9, 2020 at 11:14 PM

Thank you for showing up for free expression, Friend

Thank you for showing up for free expression, *|FNAME|* PEN America’s work would not be possible without you View this email in your browser Friend— Last night’s gala was a celebration of the power of words. Tod…

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  PEN America · [email protected]

December 8, 2020 at 11:14 PM

Starting soon: PEN America's Virtual Gala

Starting soon: PEN America's Virtual Gala Join Barack Obama, Ron Chernow, and other luminaries for our celebration of words and human rights View this email in your browser Tune in starting at 6:50pm ET/3:50pm PT for  PEN America’…

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  Suzanne Nossel, PEN America · [email protected]

December 8, 2020 at 12:59 PM

Celebrating how far we’ve come this year

Celebrating how far we’ve come this year Join us at tonight’s gala View this email in your browser Friend— Tonight is PEN America’s first national virtual gala. We hope you’ll join us for an evening of celebrating the power of …

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  PEN America · [email protected]

December 5, 2020 at 2:59 PM

Reserve your spot at PEN America's Virtual Gala today

Reserve your spot at PEN America's Virtual Gala today Join Barack Obama, Ron Chernow, and other luminaries for our celebration of words and human rights View this email in your browser Don't forget to RSVP to PEN America’s Virtual…

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  Ayad Akhtar, PEN America · [email protected]

December 4, 2020 at 12:59 PM

Re: Following up on my Giving Tuesday ask

Re: Following up on my Giving Tuesday ask Free speech is under pressure View this email in your browser Dear Friend,  I know we have asked so much of you already. But please, take this moment to give to PEN America. …

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  Ayad Akhtar, PEN America · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 12:59 PM

This Giving Tuesday, protect words and truth

This Giving Tuesday, protect words and truth Free speech is under pressure View this email in your browser Dear Friend,  This has been a difficult year, to say the least.  There's the pandemic. And an economic crisis. Which is…

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  Stephen King, PEN America · [email protected]

November 28, 2020 at 2:59 PM

Following up with you, Friend

Following up with you, *|FNAME|* Act now to support PEN America’s work defending free speech View this email in your browser Friend — I realize it’s not every day that you get emails from me, and I really wouldn’t be following…

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  PEN America · [email protected]

November 25, 2020 at 1:29 PM

Announcing: Barack Obama to Join PEN America Gala on December 8

Announcing: Barack Obama to Join PEN America Gala on December 8 Will receive PEN America’s Voice of Influence Award, converse with author Ron Chernow  View this email in your browser PEN America today announced …

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  Stephen King, PEN America · [email protected]

November 24, 2020 at 6:59 PM

The dark forces of disinformation still loom; don’t let them make gains

The dark forces of disinformation still loom; don’t let them make gains Act now to support PEN America’s work defending free speech View this email in your browser Dear Friend,  I’ve written about how people willing to say or d…

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  Caits Meissner, PEN America · [email protected]

November 21, 2020 at 2:59 PM

Literature helps us bear witness

Literature helps us bear witness How you can support writers behind bars View this email in your browser Friend — As an organization that champions voices excluded from our discourse, PEN America has spotlighted the unique blea…

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  PEN America · [email protected]

November 20, 2020 at 8:00 PM

PEN Reads: Celebrating and honoring trans stories

PEN Reads: Celebrating and honoring trans stories Plus: RSVP now for PEN America's virtual gala View this email in your browser Transgender Awareness Week A Reading List Today is Transgender Day of Remembranc…

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  Jennifer Egan, PEN America · [email protected]

November 14, 2020 at 2:00 PM

President Trump continues to spread dangerous lies; the battles over truth persist

President Trump continues to spread dangerous lies; the battles over truth persist Protect truth and free speech today by supporting PEN America View this email in your browser Dear Friend,  Looking back at the past four years,…

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  Suzanne Nossel, PEN America · [email protected]

November 7, 2020 at 6:00 PM

The race is over; the work begins

The race is over; the work begins Disinformation and alternative facts did not win View this email in your browser Dear Friend,  We are back from the brink, and a new day dawns. This election is called, and disi…

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  Summer Lopez, PEN America · [email protected]

October 31, 2020 at 2:00 PM

This is our last email before the election, Friend

This is our last email before the election, *|FNAME|* Help us keep disinformation at bay View this email in your browser Dear Supporter,  In just a few days, one of the most consequential elections of our lifetime will draw to …

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  Suzanne Nossel, PEN America · [email protected]

October 20, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Free speech has never been more imperiled, Friend

Free speech has never been more imperiled, *|FNAME|* This Free Speech Week, support PEN America View this email in your browser Dear Supporter,  I’ve never experienced a moment of more uncertainty. Amid a pandemic, an economic …

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  Nora Benavidez, PEN America · [email protected]

October 10, 2020 at 2:00 PM

We need you in the fight against disinformation

We need you in the fight against disinformation Facts save lives View this email in your browser Dear Supporter,  In an election as critical as this one, our right to credible and factual information is vital. We are living in …

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  Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf, PEN America · [email protected]

September 26, 2020 at 12:00 PM

This Banned Books Week, stand with PEN America

This Banned Books Week, stand with PEN America Reading is a fundamental right View this email in your browser Dear Friend, PEN America was founded on the belief that words matter. Whether it’s with our celebrated lit…

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  PEN America · [email protected]

July 30, 2020 at 12:35 PM

Making sure you saw our last message, Friend

Making sure you saw our last message, *|FNAME|* Don't miss out on the latest news from PEN America View this email in your browser Still interested in getting updates about our work? It’s been a while since we'v…

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  Suzanne Nossel, PEN America · [email protected]

July 28, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Why we all need to Dare to Speak

Why we all need to Dare to Speak How free speech affirms our commitments to justice View this email in your browser Dear Friend,  Today marks the launch of my new book Dare to Speak: Defending Free Speech For All, published by…

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  PEN America · [email protected]

July 25, 2020 at 2:00 PM

PEN Reads: Dare to Speak - a free expression reading list

PEN Reads: Dare to Speak - a free expression reading list Plus: upcoming readings, PEN Ten interviews, and podcast convos View this email in your browser READ Dare to Speak: A Reading List Picks from PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel…

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  PEN America · [email protected]

July 23, 2020 at 12:34 PM

Do you still want to hear from us, Friend?

Do you still want to hear from us, *|FNAME|*?  We want to make sure you're getting our messages View this email in your browser Do you still want to hear from us? We're updating our records here at PEN America a…

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  PEN America · [email protected]

July 10, 2020 at 7:00 PM

PEN Reads: How Pride can help us reimagine the future

PEN Reads: How Pride can help us reimagine the future Plus: interviews, recipes, and more for your weekend View this email in your browser READ Coming of Age: A Pride Reading List Picks from Authors and PEN America Staff …

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  Suzanne Nossel, PEN America · [email protected]

June 30, 2020 at 10:30 PM

Elevating essential voices and protecting free speech

Elevating essential voices and protecting free speech How PEN America is navigating this moment View this email in your browser Dear Friend, When I wrote my last quarterly letter three months ago, none of us had any idea of wh…

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  PEN America · [email protected]

June 22, 2020 at 6:04 PM

PEN Reads: Centering LGBTQIA+ Black voices

PEN Reads: Centering LGBTQIA+ Black voices A special Pride Month edition of PEN Reads View this email in your browser This Pride Month, we're furthering our commitment to amplifying Black voices by championing the writing of the L…

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  PEN America · [email protected]

June 9, 2020 at 11:59 AM

Announcing PEN America's first-ever Free Speech Advocacy Institute for high school and college students

Announcing PEN America's first-ever Free Speech Advocacy Institute for high school and college students Free speech rights are essential to enabling a rising generation to be heard View this email in your browser …

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  PEN America · [email protected]

June 6, 2020 at 12:00 PM

PEN Reads: Read Black authors—now and always

PEN Reads: Read Black authors—now and always Actions to take and books to read View this email in your browser As an organization of writers, readers, and those who believe that words can transform lives, PEN America is committed …

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  Suzanne Nossel, PEN America · [email protected]

June 4, 2020 at 7:29 PM

ANNOUNCING: The 2020 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award Honoree

ANNOUNCING: The 2020 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award Honoree The PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award is a powerful tool in PEN America’s year-round efforts to end the persecution of writers View this email in your browser Dear …

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  Jennifer Egan & Suzanne Nossel, PEN America · [email protected]

June 1, 2020 at 9:38 PM

Achieving justice requires all of us

Achieving justice requires all of us Anti-Black violence is harming free expression and the quest for common truth View this email in your browser Dear Friend,  We wanted to share with you a statement on behalf …

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  Summer Lopez, PEN America · [email protected]

May 19, 2020 at 6:00 PM

ANNOUNCING: PEN America's Freedom to Write Index

ANNOUNCING: PEN America's Freedom to Write Index At least 238 writers and public intellectuals were imprisoned or held in detention in 2019 View this email in your browser Dear Friend,  Today, I am proud to announce the launch …

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  PEN America · [email protected]

May 8, 2020 at 8:00 PM

PEN Reads: The PEN World Voices Festival goes digital

PEN Reads: The PEN World Voices Festival goes digital Plus: reading lists, recipes, and more for your weekend View this email in your browser The PEN World Voices Festival Goes Digital There has never been a greater need…

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  Summer Lopez, PEN America · [email protected]

May 4, 2020 at 10:00 PM

Free speech slipping away under cover of COVID-19

Free speech slipping away under cover of COVID-19  Scientists muzzled, journalists shut out and critics silenced, all under cover of COVID-19 View this email in your browser Dear Friend, Governments around the world are using …

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  Jennifer Egan, PEN America · [email protected]

April 25, 2020 at 11:59 AM

RE: You can help us support writers at this crucial moment

RE: You can help us support writers at this crucial moment Applications are flooding in for our Writers’ Emergency Fund View this email in your browser Friend, this is crunch-time. We now have more applications than we can supp…

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  Joyce Carol Oates, PEN America · [email protected]

April 22, 2020 at 6:00 PM

You can help us support writers at this crucial moment

You can help us support writers at this crucial moment Applications are flooding in for our Writers’ Emergency Fund View this email in your browser Dear Friend, If you hadn’t heard already, PEN America has expanded the Writers…

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  "Thomas O. Melia, PEN America" · [email protected]

April 21, 2020 at 11:59 AM

Sign if you agree: Congress must include funding for local news in the next stimulus package

Sign if you agree: Congress must include funding for local news in the next stimulus package Local news outlets have proven themselves to be valiant first responders amid this pandemic, with journalists on the frontlines of the crisis. View this email in your browse…

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  PEN America · [email protected]

April 10, 2020 at 7:00 PM

PEN Reads: Announcing Just Press Play with 2020 World Voices Festival Authors; ways to support indie bookstores

PEN Reads: Announcing Just Press Play with 2020 World Voices Festival Authors; ways to support indie bookstores Plus: Apply to PEN's grants and fellowships; check out our reading lists View this email in your browser KEEPING COMPA…

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  Suzanne Nossel, PEN America · [email protected]

April 4, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Re: Writers are getting battered by the coronavirus economy

Re: Writers are getting battered by the coronavirus economy The Writers’ Emergency Fund is here to help View this email in your browser Friend, I just wanted to make sure you saw the note below. Since expanding our longstandin…

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  Tayari Jones, PEN America · [email protected]

April 1, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Writers are getting battered by the coronavirus economy

Writers are getting battered by the coronavirus economy The Writers’ Emergency Fund is here to help View this email in your browser Dear Friend,   For those of us who know what it’s like to be a struggling writer, these are sca…

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  Jennifer Egan, PEN America · [email protected]

March 25, 2020 at 6:00 PM

BIG NEWS: PEN America's lawsuit against President Trump can proceed!

BIG NEWS: PEN America's lawsuit against President Trump can proceed! You helped make this happen.  View this email in your browser Dear Friend,  The importance of truthful, fact-based reporting about the government has perhaps n…

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  Suzanne Nossel, PEN America · [email protected]

March 24, 2020 at 6:00 PM

PEN America reacts to the COVID-19 crisis

PEN America reacts to the COVID-19 crisis How we're reinventing PEN America View this email in your browser Dear Friend, At this exceptionally difficult time for all of us, I wanted to share how we at PEN America are respondin…

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  Suzanne Nossel & Chip Rolley, PEN America · [email protected]

March 16, 2020 at 6:29 PM

An update about the 2020 PEN America World Voices Festival

An update about the 2020 PEN America World Voices Festival We've made the impossibly hard decision to cancel this year's festival in its current form View this email in your browser March 16, 2020 Dear Friend, We are writing …

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  PEN America · [email protected]

March 14, 2020 at 1:00 PM

PEN Reads: Books to keep you company this weekend

PEN Reads: Books to keep you company this weekend Plus: Q&As with Cecile Richards, Bernardine Evaristo, Brandon Taylor, and more View this email in your browser READING LIST Literature in the Time of Coronavirus As more and m…

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