PEN America president resigns after report warns of threats to Jewish, Israeli authors

PEN America's president stepped down following a report highlighting increasing threats against Jewish and Israeli writers, raising alarms about the organization's commitment to free speech. The resignation comes amid concerns about whether the group adequately supports authors facing anti-Semitic attacks. Critics argue that the organization's stance on boycotts undermines its mission to defend free expression. This move underscores broader tensions in the literary world regarding the balance between advocacy and protecting creative voices in the face of rising intolerance.