For its intrepid efforts to lead a grassroots fight against censorship, PEN America honored the all‑volunteer Rutherford County Library Alliance with the PEN/Benenson Courage Award at the 2026 #PENGala. Keri Lambert and Tatiana Silvas accepted the award on RCLA's behalf. pen.org/rutherford-c...

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How has technology changed the way you express yourself? From greater opportunities, to lower attention spans, to advances in AI communication, give us your thoughts on Pen.org/America-Speaks #AmericaSpeaks These quotes reflect the views of the speakers and not necessarily those of PEN America.

What kind of unhinged writing habits lead to a book series like Game Changers and a TV phenomenon like Heated Rivalry? "I'll be like, let's just start having the characters have a conversation and see where it goes," said bestselling author Rachel Reid on the red carpet at the 2026 #PENGala.

At the 2026 #PENGala, Ali Velshi spoke to us about the courage of writers in the face of censorship — and the reason why the book banning movement will never succeed. #writers #censorship #bannedbooks

At the #PENLitAwards, we took the chance to ask some of the best writers around to share (if they would) their best (and their worst) writing advice. Here's what we heard. #writing #writers #writingadvice

140+ authors, 45 countries, 1 unforgettable festival. Get your tickets at worldvoices.pen.org #PENWorldVoices

The 2026 PEN America World Voices Festival is just one week away! Join is in NYC April 29-May 2 for unforgettable conversations with incredible writers—about literature, humanity, democracy, and more. Dozens of events, many free! Details: https://worldvoices.pen.org/ #PENWorldVoices #WorldVoices

We caught up with 2026 PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature winner Edwidge Danticat on the red carpet at the #PENLitAwards and later spoke to her about her achievement, the courage required to be a writer now, and her hopes for the future of free speech in the U.S. (1/2)

What "unhinged writing habit" did Ann Patchett learn from Susan Orlean? Here's what the bestselling author told us at the 2026 #PENGala, where she was honored with the PEN/Audible Literary Service Award. Can your unhinged writing habit compete? Tell us in the comments. #writing #writinghabits

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In honor National Minority Health Month, medical student Payal Morari spoke with AAFP Chief Medical Officer Dr. Margot Savoy about how family physicians can lead the way in advancing health equity. Watch the full interview: https://bit.ly/47I69JY

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Kanban: Mudança Evolucionária de Sucesso para seu Negócio de Tecnologia (Portuguese Edition) 🛒 Check on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0984521461/?tag=sersart2024-20

🌟 Welcome to AI 2026! 🚀 Explore the frontier of Artificial Intelligence and witness groundbreaking trends reshaping our world. From revolutionary breakthroughs to emerging tech, uncover the AI evolution setting new standards. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just curious, join us to navigate

NEW at Amazon Audio & Audible is comic MM romance Angels and Airheads 😍 I have a number of Audible UK & US vouchers for a FREE listen in exchange for a review! LISTEN to the beginning & find out more here: www.annebrooke.com/angels-and-a... #mmromance #audiobook #comicromance #angels

Thank you to the incredible witnesses who gave brave and powerful testimony at my hearing on Trump’s attacks on TPS. Together, we will continue to stand up to Trump’s mass deportation agenda and fight for an immigration system that actually works.

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What’s the subnivean zone? Here’s a little bit about this mysterious world beneath the snow. #forest #nature #wildlife #animals #snow #winter #science #stem #ecology

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“A warmongering Israel has nuclear weapons, but Iran — the oldest civilization — can’t have them. That’s America’s biggest double standard.”

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The time to act is now. The cost of living is way too high, but instead of pushing policies to make life more affordable, Republicans have only made matters worse by stripping millions of Americans of their health care.

A growing Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda is raising concern among global health experts. Weakened disease surveillance, public health cuts, and the U.S. pulling out of WHO have left the world more vulnerable. @drhaydeebrown.bsky.social @sonyasloanmd.bsky.social @meidastouch.com

New podcast episode: OpenAI Faces $1B Lawsuit After Ignoring Shooting Flags Full episode in the reply. #AI #Podcast #LLM

Journalist: Trump wants help from Europe to open Strait of Hormuz. Gen. Richoux : "He can go F*ck himself. He wanted to invade Greenland and now he is begging for help from Europe."

😔💭 Sometimes people are not lazy or weak — they are just tired, stressed, depressed, or disappointed with where life has taken them. Wanting to make a change in your life is nothing to be ashamed of. 💵 Money can make life a little easier, but it does not magically fix you.

🚨 Weekend Review Clip 🚨 The lads discuss Ballyhale Shamrocks’ impressive win at the weekend and whether they could be contenders again! Can Ballyhale win the All-Ireland again this year? 🏆 #gaa #gaelicgames #hurling #kilkenny

Powerlifter Man finally gets the shot over the top as TKD Man has no real idea about bicep control when clinching.

Housing crisis. Student debt. AI replacing jobs. Cost of living. Our generation IS screwed. But not if we do something about it. What’s the biggest challenge facing our generation right now? @williamhe.bsky.social 👇

200lbs Triple Crossbow!! 🏹

Fun on the inflatables this morning for Health Week

Markets react to Fed signals, Kyiv intercepts drones, aid enters Gaza via Rafah, China signals support, AI investments rise, oil fluctuates, floods hit Assam and Bangladesh, and WHO expands surveillance. 8 global moves in 24 hours.

The 'worst of the worst' offenders of the 'Trump 2-week' bull manure is the 'face of @ms.now'. After being made to look foolish over the course of the first month, Joe was focused on getting Sen. Schumer to go along with his longtime friend Trump. When Schumer didn't, Joe got all hot and bothered.

And it all starts with you. Join the WA Dems volunteer team to help organize, mobilize, and power communities across our state. Whether it’s making phone calls, knocking on doors, or supporting local events, there’s a place for everyone in this movement! wadems.org/volunteer/

Entendre ça de la part d’une chaîne qui a protégé pendant plusieurs années le prédateur multicondamné Morandini, inscrit dans le fichier des prédateurs pédo (FIJAIS), et qui n’a jamais eu un seul mot pour ses victimes, c’est comique !

ICE received $75 billion in the Big “Beautiful” Bill + MORE in appropriations, but the GOP is holding TSA, FEMA & Coast Guard funding hostage to get even MORE money for ICE. House Dem. Leader Jeffries is trying again with a discharge petition to fund these agencies—just NOT ICE. #FundDHSFreezeICE

Managing a job site is like conducting an orchestra with power tools. 🎻🔨 Sub coordination, walkthroughs, logistics—we do it all. #Construction #GeneralContractor

How’s your child’s handwriting? Check out this copywork curriculum from Chickie & Roo! #kindergartencurriculum #homeschoolcurriculum #secularhomeschoolcurriculum #handwriting #zanerbloser #dnealian #copywork #homeschooling #homeschooler #chickieandroo

New feature in Edge Fusion improves blending quality at a distance, and the effect looks more realistic! ► https://kronnect.com/go/edge-fusion #unity3d #indie #indiedev #gamedev #madewithunity #indiegames #assetstore #unity #unitydeveloper #games

💔 Russia is turning Kostyantynivka into ruins. Once a living city in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, it is now being destroyed day after day by glide bombs, artillery, and drones. Entire streets are burning out, and residential buildings are collapsing. 📹 khyzhak.brigade/Instagram

Moscow region, drones are breaking into the facilities. #russianLosses #UkraineNews #KineticSanctionsEnforcement

Iranians shouting opposition slogans from their windows resulting in the muslim dictatorship soldiers shooting at them

Hollow Earth: The Shocking Truth Behind the Myth #hollowearth

What a cracking gig t’other week at The Artisan Tap* in Stoke with The Fire Doors (aka @fieldmusicmusic.bsky.social ). Stupendous versions of those old Doors classics… Nice pint of Three Tuns beer in there, too.

WARNING: ADULT CONTENT TONIGHT at 10 on SOPBS: Independent Lens: Keep Quiet and Forgive A child sexual assault survivor challenges Amish traditions that silence abuse in their communities, helping others seek justice.

Plants Are Good Food #foodjourney #foodvlog #podcast This is a segment from the Knauthentic podcast episode #13. Please consider watching the full video. Check the Linktree in my bio. #knauthentic Available on Substack, YouTube, YT Music, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. #culture #food #nutrition

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has appealed a decision granting religious exceptions to the state’s near-total abortion ban

Vote Pauline Hanson's One Nation if you want migrants who'll assimilate into Australia's traditional values and culture... like rape and wife-beating. Make your mind up Pauline. Bullsh*t artist. #auspol #OneNation #Rape

#meanwhile ... somewhere in China 🇨🇳

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Ice Cream Talking Cartoon Characters www.icecreamtalkingcartoonrecipes.com/ Peach ice cream peeled off her fuzzy navel coat and jumped in with orange and banana for a whirling blender spin smoothie.

🏠 Cañita Brava asegura ser víctima de una presunta estafa con el alquiler de su vivienda ❗ Denuncia que pagaba a quien no era el verdadero propietario del piso 📢 Ileana Izverniceanu nos da unos consejos al efecto en #MalasLenguas

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Ukrainian forces have launched a heavy attack on Saint Petersburg in Russia and hit multiple targets related to Russia‘s oil industry.

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Honor. Courage. Commitment. This Memorial Day weekend, we remember the Americans who gave their lives in service to our country and the families who carried that sacrifice forever. Last year, I shared this video honoring my grandfathers’ service. I wanted to share it again.