PEN America, a leading free speech writers association, has cancelled a major literary festival and awards ceremony following a boycott by the pro-Palestine far Left. The organization, which was established to defend free speech, has faced criticism for its perceived failure to uphold these principles. Lionel Shriver, a prominent critic, has accused PEN America of rewarding cowardice and ironically advocating for groups like Hamas, contrary to its foundational goals.
Lionel Shriver: @PENamerica Rewards Cowardice “We live in a world where an organization established for the defense of free speech is expected to openly advocate for Hamas.” https://t.co/AyE6RTpBUy
Lionel Shriver: PEN America Rewards Cowardice https://t.co/RBbEHtVhQr
Leading free speech writers association PEN America has cancelled a major literary festival and awards ceremony amidst a boycott by the pro-Palestine far Left in a further sign of the death of irony. https://t.co/VyntyudnNx
An alliance has developed between the progressive Left and radical Islam. Writers should have no place in facilitating it, writes Lionel Shriver: 👇 https://t.co/o11ieE6JQi
PEN America: Another free speech org bites the dust https://t.co/dS6XVaNK5Y https://t.co/IPJ89MrFv1