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The search committee considered nearly 50 candidates.
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The search committee considered nearly 50 candidates
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Claim Maker
Dinaw Mengestu
Context Type
News Article
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{
    "person": "Dinaw Mengestu",
    "committee": "Search committee",
    "candidates": "Nearly 50",
    "organization": "PEN America"
}
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 3:45 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 3:45 PM (6 months ago)

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PEN America Names New Leadership After Gaza Fallout
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/12/arts/pen-america-new-ceo-gaza.html

PEN America, a free speech group, appointed Summer Lopez and Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf as co-chief executives after a 16-month search. The appointment follows controversy over the group's response to the war in Gaza. The new leaders aim to defend writers and free expression amid global threats.

PEN America Free Speech Gaza War Leadership Literary World Controversy

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