Silence

“Silence of Reason” and “The Stimming Nook” Clinch Top Honors at IceDocs 2024 in a Celebration of Creative Cinematography

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Akranes, Iceland – The IceDocs – Iceland Documentary Film Festival concluded its sixth annual event on a high note this past Sunday. Held over five days from July 17-21, the festival showcased a stunning array of documentaries, complemented by diverse industry and youth programs in the scenic town of Akranes. The event drew to a close with a dual award in the Main Competition, shared between two remarkable films that challenge the boundaries of traditional storytelling. Kumjana Novakova clinched the Best Film award for her compelling documentary, “Silence of Reason.” The film, which had previously … Read more

Chilling Effect: New Study Reveals How Anti-Diversity Laws Dishearten and Silence LGBTQ+ Academics

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In recent developments across the United why are many educators and advocates are raising alarms about the potential impacts of state-level bans on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in higher education. With nine states having already enacted such bans and over 20 others considering similar legislation, the academic landscape is undergoing significant changes that may particularly affect LGBTQ+ faculty and students. The measures, which specifically target policies aimed at fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment, have sparked a broad debate about the role of higher education in promoting social equity. Critics argue that … Read more

Explosive Testimony: Former Seven Network Producer’s Lawyer Accuses Bruce Lehrmann of Deafening Silence

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Sydney, Australia – The defamation case against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson took a dramatic turn when former Seven Network producer Taylor Auerbach testified in the Federal Court last week. Auerbach’s lawyer, Rebekah Giles, argued that Bruce Lehrmann’s “silence was deafening” in response to the explosive evidence regarding his dealings with the network, according to court submissions released by the Federal Court. The case centers around Lehrmann’s defamation claim over an interview on The Project, in which Brittany Higgins alleged she was raped by an unnamed colleague at Parliament House in 2019. The criminal … Read more

Florida Law Breaks the Silence: Grand Jury Testimony in Jeffrey Epstein Case May Finally Be Revealed

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West Palm Beach, Florida – A new Florida law is paving the way for the release of long-sealed documents containing grand jury testimony about the notorious financier Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein, who died by suicide in his Manhattan jail cell in August 2019, had been investigated by Palm Beach police in 2006 for his alleged abuse of teenage girls at his South Florida mansion. However, a controversial deal approved by prosecutors in 2007 allowed Epstein to avoid federal charges and plead guilty only to state prostitution charges. The recently passed bill, co-sponsored by Representative Peggy Gossett-Seidman … Read more