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Authors Against Book Bans
5 months ago
As hard as we are fighting, book bans are having an impact on the books being written and published. To put this another way, a very small number of well-funded people who don't write books, don't teach books, don't work in libraries are trying to decide what books are available for everyone else
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Book Bans âKill Creativity,â Sow Self-Doubt in Authors
For the past few years, author Charlotte Sullivan Wild has been working on a picture book about an LGBTQ+ family who learns to cope with one memberâs deployment to the military. The story is inspiredâŠ
https://pen.org/book-bans-kill-creativity/
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The Desert Veteran
5 months ago
This is how screwed up everything is. The DOD shot down a CBP drone which cause the FAA to shut down the airspace around El Paso. We have stupid idiots in all levels of all agencies thanks to this Regime. If we go to war, GOD help us.
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Dept. of Defense shoots down Customs and Border Protection drone near El Paso: Officials
Ranking members of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure released a statement on the incident on Thursday.
https://abcnews.com/US/dept-defense-shoots-customs-border-protection-drone-el/story?id=130548708
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PEN International
5 months ago
Todayâs poem from
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is âDzigbÉÉi â La patienceâ in ĂwĂ©, from Hola Gomado by PEN Togo. Spoken in Togo, Ghana & Benin, ĂwĂ© is a tonal language of around 6 million speakers, rooted in oral tradition and written with an adapted Latin alphabet.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPhF...
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Hola Gomado: DzigbÉÉi - La patience (ĂwĂ©) - PEN Togo
YouTube video by Translation and Linguistic Rights Committee of PI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPhFttC9CrQ
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Authors Against Book Bans
5 months ago
House Republicans have just introduced a bill that would result in a NATIONWIDE book ban. Oh, the bill is also specifically transphobic. Contact your House Rep and ask them to publicly oppose this legislation. A few more thoughts in the thread about this action.
bookriot.com/hr7661-book-...
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6 months ago
the arrest of journalists in minneapolis, including don lemon, is more evidence that the only move the administration knows how to make is to use force, and does not know how to respond when that force is met with defiance and indifference.
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6 months ago
I wonât stop reporting the truth. The First Amendment is the bedrock of our democracy, and Iâll continue to fight to protect it đ€đŸđșđž
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Faith activists are praying with their feet in Minneapolis
wagingnonviolence.org/2026/01/fait...
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Faith activists are praying with their feet in Minneapolis
After joining faith leaders in Minneapolis, I have no doubt that the disciplined,caring and prayerful response of the people to ICE will win.
https://wagingnonviolence.org/2026/01/faith-activists-pray-with-feet-minneapolis-ice/
6 months ago
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Please keep calling your senators at 202-224-3121! Tell them: NO funding for ICE until it's disarmed & reformed. im-ca.org/l/NJVQWR
6 months ago
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The Haunted Bookshop
6 months ago
"He was carrying--" "Well she shouldn't have been--" "He was planning--" You're telling me this nation, currently ruled by decree and not legislation, now condones vigilante execution too? This year marks the 250th anniversary of the United States. But to hear you talk--America died at 249.
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I'm attending No Kings's event, âEyes on ICE: Document and Recordâ - sign up now to join me!
www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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Eyes on ICE: Document and Record · No Kings
On Saturday, federal agents horrifically shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who cared for veterans, in the Eat Street neighborhood of south Minneapolis after brutally beating him in front of witnesses. Enough is enough. Exercising our Constitutional right to document and record ICE and other federal agents is more important than ever. This call will give you the tools to exercise your rights in a moment when federal agents are terrorizing our communities and using excessive force. Join our call, Eyes on Ice: Document and Record on Monday, January 26th, 2026, at 8:00 pm ET. RSVP for Link. 1/26/26 at 8 PM ET. We will cover the latest updates on ICE and CBP's out-of-control and dangerous operations. We will talk through rights when documenting and recording law enforcement encounters, and how you can continue to take action. RSVP NOW. _______ Indivisible is managing data and communications with participants. By registering, you agree to receive info from Indivisible about the event, receive communications via e-mail or SMS message from Indivisible, and receive any other updates and opportunities to take action or support NO KINGS partner organizations. You also agree to have any data entered in this registration collected by Indivisible. Indivisible will treat your data according to our organizationâs applicable privacy policy: https://indivisible.org/privacy-policy
https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/891782/?referring_vol=2632457&rname=Judyth&share_context=signup-form-modal&share_medium=blueskyĂlot=5746462
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7 months ago
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The Kyiv Independent
7 months ago
âĄïžUkraine war latest live: Ukrainian forces regain 16 square kilometers (6.2 square miles) near Pokrovsk, Syrskyi says
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Ukraine war latest update: Ukrainian forces reclaim 16 square kilometers near Pokrovsk, Syrskyi reports (3)
Live coverage of Russiaâs war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated 3 times today. Ukrainian forces have regained control over 16 square kilometers in the northern part of ...
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-live-2025-12-17/
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đš Nobel Peace Prize laureate
#NargesMohammadi
with other women human rights defenders has been REARRESTED.
@penintwomenwriters.bsky.social
calls for their immediate and unconditional release & access to medical care!
@peninternational.bsky.social
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Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi arrested in Iran, alongside other human rights defenders and journalists, one year after her temporary liberation
After months of threats, Iranian authorities have re-arrested writer, journalist, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi.
https://pen.org/press-release/narges-mohammadi-arrested/
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đš Nobel Peace Prize laureate
#NargesMohammadi
with other women human rights defenders has been REARRESTED.
@penintwomenwriters.bsky.social
calls for their immediate and unconditional release & access to medical care!
@nargesfnd.bsky.social
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Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi arrested in Iran, alongside other human rights defenders and journalists, one year after her temporary liberation
https://frontlinedefenders.org/en/statement-report/nobel-laureate-narges-mohammadi-arrested-iran-alongside-other-human-rights
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Malinda Lo
9 months ago
Thanks to The Tufts Daily for covering
#MassFreedomToRead
and An Act Regarding Free Expression!
www.tuftsdaily.com/article/2025...
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Battling book bans in Beantown and beyond - The Tufts Daily
I consider myself to be generally aware of the state of book banning in the United States. I read about the fights going on in school districts and libraries throughout Florida, Tennessee and Texas. I...
https://www.tuftsdaily.com/article/2025/10/battling-book-bans-in-beantown-and-beyond
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I'm attending No Kings's event, âNO KINGS ~ GOLDEN COâ - sign up now to join me!
#aftvotes
www.mobilize.us/aft/event/84...
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NO KINGS ~ GOLDEN CO · AFT
**In America, we donât put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. âNO KINGSâ is more than just a sloganâitâs the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
https://www.mobilize.us/aft/event/842957/?referring_vol=2632457&rname=Judyth&share_context=signup-form-modal&share_medium=bluesky×lot=5520448
9 months ago
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Press freedom is going down in flames in the United States! Join fellow Americans fighting back! FIND your No Kings March & JOIN!
www.nokings.org#map
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Top US news outlets push back against Pentagon's reporting restrictions
A new Department of Defense policy bars journalists from the Pentagon unless they agree to only publish information that has been officially authorised.
https://bbc.com/news/articles/cy0ygg06pgko
9 months ago
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PEN International
9 months ago
International Secretary, Arne Svingen, joined global literary leaders to launch Belonging Matters. An initiative supported by IPA, IBBY, Frankfurt Book Fair, PEN International, and EIBF aims to foster a shared vision to uphold free expression and strengthen cross-border collaboration.
#FBF25
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PEN International
9 months ago
At our 90th Congress in KrakĂłw, Olga Tokarczuk, Nobel laureate and Vice President of PEN International, reflected on how Ukraineâs literary life has not only survived but flourished despite the devastation of war. Watch the full 5 minutes on our website:
www.pen-international.org/congress
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PEN International
9 months ago
Two years since armed Palestinian groups' attacks, where some 1200 Israelis, including civilians, were killed, and 251 taken hostage. (1/4)
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OPT/Israel: There is no safe place in Gaza. Impose an arms embargo and end the genocide now â PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide
âGenocide is the ultimate form of silencing. The ideal of one humanity living in peace and equality is at the core of PEN Internationalâs mission. World leaders must respond to the gravity of the ongo...
https://www.pen-international.org/news/optisrael-there-is-no-safe-place-in-gaza
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STUNNING Poetry: Doha Kahlout's 'Goodbye, WarâŠ'
arablit.org/2025/01/24/n...
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New Poetry: Doha Kahloutâs âGoodbye, WarâŠâ
Goodbye, War⊠By Doha Kahlout I will return without you, warâ I will cut my nails stained by the black of fire and by bitter alienation, and I will let down my hair, matted with seasalt, abandoningâŠ
https://arablit.org/2025/01/24/new-poetry-doha-kahlouts-goodbye-war/
9 months ago
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Buy & Read a
#BannedBook
Today!
@penamerica.bsky.social
@englishpen.bsky.social
@irishpen.bsky.social
@sanmiguelpen.bsky.social
@penintwomenwriters.bsky.social
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9 months ago
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PEN International
9 months ago
For all those attending Frankfurt Book Fair next week, join PEN International, the Young Writers Committee, and the Tomorrow Club for a panel discussion on the future of writing and free expression.
#fbm25
@youngwriterspen.bsky.social
RSVP link:
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
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What People in Gaza Told Us About Two Years of War
www.nytimes.com/video/world/...
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Video: What People in Gaza Told Us About Two Years of War
In the two years since Hamas militants attacked Israel, weâve interviewed more than 700 people in Gaza. Their stories stayed with us. So we tried to find them again.
https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/middleeast/100000010430534/what-people-in-gaza-told-us-about-two-years-of-war.html?smid=bs-share
9 months ago
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Stay Strong!
#TƱrkiye's
preposterous case against novelist,
#YavuzEkinci
has been postponed ti November 10 - Call for ALL charges to be dropped!
www.agos.com.tr/tr/yazi/3592...
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@peninternational.bsky.social
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Zorglub đ«đ· đȘđș đșđŠ
9 months ago
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#SlavaUkraini
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Freedom of the Press Foundation
10 months ago
In a letter to the
@bittersouth.bsky.social
, journalist Mario Guevaraâa legal resident of the U.S. whoâs been jailed for 100 days without any pending criminal charges and whoâs currently fighting an ICE deportation orderârecounts the harrowing details of his detention in an Atlanta federal prison.
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PEN International
10 months ago
As we look back at our 91st Congress in partnership with PEN Poland, we are reminded of the urgency of coming together, of the power in mobilisation and collective movement. Image Credit: Daria Krotova
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Freedom of the Press Foundation
10 months ago
Trumpâs EO labeling antifa a âdomestic terrorist organizationâ can and will be used to threaten journalists and sources. Journalists who cover antifa or report on ICE must now risk being accused of âterrorism.â The EO is illegal, but it still chills speech. The intimidation is the point.
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Trump signs order labeling antifa âdomestic terrorist organizationâ
President Trump on Monday signed an order designating the anti-fascist movement antifa as a domestic terrorist organization, following through on a pledge in the wake of the killing of CharlieâŠ
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5516744-antifa-domestic-terrorism-order-trump/amp/
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#UkrainianView
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@amdondo.bsky.social
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@englishpen.bsky.social
@pencatala.bsky.social
@uptoukraine.bsky.social
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10 months ago
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butterflygirl24
10 months ago
Boycott every billionaire allowing this to happen. Nexstar, Perry Sook, n ABC have a merger deal. He was responsible for canceling Kimmel. Boycott Disney, Hulu, CW, n Newsnation. Make the billionaires companies suffer major revenue losses!
#firstamendment
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Dr Olha Mukha delivered this POWERHOUSE address on the necessary role of women as writers, journalists & culture-holders in Ukraine at the WW Committee meeting, 2025 PEN International Congress, KrakĂłw, Poland
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Dr. Olha Mukha on the Role of Women in the War on Ukraine, WWC meeting, PEN Int.Congress, 2025
YouTube video by PEN International Women Writers
https://youtu.be/qu_ucidzkqc?si=UB4LAgR0qQ1jINDb
10 months ago
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Protect NOAA and FEMA from Trump's Dangerous Budget Cuts
secure.ucs.org/a/2025-prote...
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Protect NOAA and FEMA from Trump's Dangerous Budget Cuts
Tell Congress to reject any proposal that weakens the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Weather forecasting, emergency prepared...
https://secure.ucs.org/a/2025-protect-noaa-fema-from-budget-cuts-4?ms=bluesky
10 months ago
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Serbia: EU must urgently address alarming crisis â PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide
www.pen-international.org/news/serbia-...
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Serbia: EU must urgently address alarming crisis â PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide
12 September 2025 â In an open letter to President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Council AntĂłnio Costa, and Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, PEN Cen...
https://www.pen-international.org/news/serbia-eu-must-urgently-address-alarming-crisis
10 months ago
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#Belarus
:
@peninternational.bsky.social
,
@penamerica.bsky.social
&
@penintwomenwriters.bsky.social
call for accountability and unwavering support for Belarusian culture!
@amdondo.bsky.social
@sanmiguelpen.bsky.social
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11 months ago
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BRAVA! BRAVO! BRILLIANT Tomorrow Club LAUNCHED by
@youngwriterspen.bsky.social
! To archive & amplify young people's voices shaping our societies; connect brave creative witnesses across borders & exchange stories, strategies & solidarity, & learn from & support each other.
www.tomorrowclub.world
11 months ago
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Venezuela: PEN International calls for the release of journalists detained amid deepening crackdown â PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide
www.pen-international.org/news/venezue...
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Venezuela: PEN International calls for the release of journalists detained amid deepening crackdown â PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide
âNo society can thrive in silence. To persecute those who inform is to deny citizens their right to the truth. We demand the immediate release of detained Venezuelan journalists, an end to state haras...
https://www.pen-international.org/news/venezuela-pen-international-calls-for-the-release-of-journalists-detained-amid-deepening-crackdown
12 months ago
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Atlanta journalist fights deportation from Ice jail despite dropped charges: âIâm seeing what absolute power can doâ
A Salvadorian reporter with an audience of millions, Mario Guevara was arrested while livestreaming a protest against Trump in June â and is still struggling for freedom
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/20/mario-guevara-journalist-ice-georgia-trump?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
12 months ago
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OPT/Israel: There is no safe place in Gaza. Impose an arms embargo and end the genocide now â PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide
www.pen-international.org/news/optisra...
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OPT/Israel: There is no safe place in Gaza. Impose an arms embargo and end the genocide now â PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide
âGenocide is the ultimate form of silencing. The ideal of one humanity living in peace and equality is at the core of PEN Internationalâs mission. World leaders must respond to the gravity of the ongo...
https://www.pen-international.org/news/optisrael-there-is-no-safe-place-in-gaza?ct=t%28No+Safe+Place+in+Gaza%29&mc_cid=c0e55d057c&mc_eid=48795a68b0
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Mexico: PEN International Condemns Judicial Harassment of HernĂĄn GĂłmez Bruera and Penguin Random House â PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide
www.pen-international.org/news/mexico-...
@peninternational.bsky.social
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Mexico: PEN International Condemns Judicial Harassment of HernĂĄn GĂłmez Bruera and Penguin Random House â PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide
âThe use of the judicial system to intimidate and silence journalists represents one of the most alarming forms of contemporary censorship. At PEN International, we stand in full solidarity with HernĂĄ...
https://www.pen-international.org/news/mexico-pen-international-condemns-judicial-harassment-of-hernn-gmez-bruera-and-penguin-random-house?ct=t%28No+Safe+Place+in+Gaza%29&mc_cid=c0e55d057c&mc_eid=48795a68b0
about 1 year ago
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"We stand with Kurdish PEN member Mehmet Dicle and ZİZ Publishing House & urge the authorities to stop initiating ludicrous terror-propaganda based on fictional literary writings."
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@penintwomenwriters.bsky.social
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about 1 year ago
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PEN International
about 1 year ago
#joségabrielbarrenechea
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@ege-dundar.bsky.social
&
@youngwriterspen.bsky.social
Thank you!
@penintwomenwriters.bsky.social
@sotiria-georganti.bsky.social
@mahiramakrishna.bsky.social
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PEN International
about 1 year ago
In his first piece for our Young Writers Committee, writer, activist, and PEN International Board Member Ege DĂŒndar reflects on youth-led protests in TĂŒrkiye, the global assault on free expression, and the urgency of cross-border solidarity. Read it here:
www.pen-international.org/committee-ne...
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Whatâs Happening to Young Dissidents in TĂŒrkiye Echoes Everywhere â PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide
https://www.pen-international.org/committee-news/whats-happening-to-young-dissidents-in-turkiye-echoes-everywhere
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#Ukrainian
journalist
#ViktoriiaRoshchyna
, 27, died in Russian prison, held for a year w/o lawyer or contact; her body found with returned bones of 775 Ukrainians.
#WarCrimes
#StandwithUkraine
#CedeRussiaNOTHING
bit.ly/ViktoriiaRos...
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âNumerous signs of tortureâ: a Ukrainian journalistâs detention and death in Russian prison
The Guardian, working with media partners, has tracked down first-hand accounts to reconstruct Viktoriia Roshchynaâs final months
https://bit.ly/ViktoriiaRoshchyna
about 1 year ago
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about 1 year ago
#RussiaIsATerroristState
#UkrainianView
Russians kill Ukrainian children in their bedrooms đĄ
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