Reckoning with Torture: Readings by Kelly Clark and Eve Ensler
In honor of International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, watch two videos from the Reckoning with Torture project. More
Doug Liman Seeks Contributors to Reckoning with Torture Film
Our Reckoning with Torture film project enters its final phase today with director Doug Liman’s national call for citizen-contributed video footage and the launch of reckoningwithtorture.org, an innovative web… More
Doug Liman Seeks User Submissions for “Reckoning With Torture”
Having directed big-budget action thrillers like “The Bourne Identity” and “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” Doug Liman is taking a grassroots approach to a new project meant to raise awareness… More
ACLU, PEN, and the Film Society of Lincoln Center Present “Reckoning with Torture”
The American Civil Liberties Union, PEN American Center and the Film Society of Lincoln Center will present a special performance of “Reckoning With Torture: Memos and Testimonies From the… More
Redford and Barkin Head PEN/ACLU Sundance “Reckoning with Torture” Event
Robert Redford and Ellen Barkin joined director Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Fair Game) and an all-star cast Saturday at the Sundance Film Festival to… More
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One teacher's complaint means 116 books are now "Restricted" in all @ecpsfl libraries.
Authors affected include: @nhannahjones @DrIbram @IamGMJohnson @ashleyhopeperez @KyleLukoff @jodipicoult @SJMaas @lxgino @ShaunieDarko @JoKnowles & @MargaretAtwood
https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/escambia-county/florida-teacher-wants-review-of-over-100-books-discussing-sexual-political-and-lgtbq-topics/
This thread.
It's never "just a book" and it's never just "banned" - it's a far reaching chilling of the critical work of K-12 educators.
It is wrong. And It's unAmerican. https://twitter.com/jonfreadom/status/1576231440815357955
Gov. @GavinNewsom signs law restricting the use of rap lyrics in criminal court cases in California.
@KillerMike @MeekMill @TooShort @tydollasign and several others all showed their support by attending a virtual signing of the legislation. #FreeSpeech https://www.revolt.tv/article/2022-10-01/214578/california-gov-gavin-newsom-signs-law-restricting-the-use-of-rap-lyrics-as-evidence/