Statement on the Successful Boycott of PEN America
PEN America has responded to our demands that the organization live up to its stated mission by defending Palestinian writers and investing in Palestinian life and culture. We are no longer calling for all writers of conscience to withdraw from any association with the organization.
Statement on PEN America’s Call for Arms Embargo
After months of boycott, agitation, and pressure, PEN America has called for an arms embargo on U.S. military aid to the Zionist entity.
Letter to our Friends in Nightlife on the Boycott of Boiler Room
By boycotting KKR and its subsidiaries, we aim to take back alternative culture and refuse its cooptation, rejecting the trend of private equity firms buying out festivals and nightlife institutions.
Statement on a Louisiana Court Ruling That the U.S. Can Deport Mahmoud Khalil
While we bear witness to these terrifying developments, we do not need to wait for what comes next to respond. Mahmoud’s capture is already an intolerable injustice. That alone demands action.
Statement on Yale’s Decision to Suspend Helyeh Doutaghi
Yale Law School’s decision to suspend Helyeh Doutaghi is a concerning escalation in the targeting of scholars for their solidarity with the Palestinian liberation movement.
Statement on the 2025 PEN America Literary Awards & World Voices Festival
We urge writers of conscience: refuse to allow PEN America to gild its reputation with your names.
Statement on Suzanne Nossel’s Departure from PEN America
The ex-CEO’s commitments to Zionism and U.S. imperialism destroyed the reputation of PEN America. Her resignation is a victory for the Palestine solidarity movement.