The controversial Tennessee age verification bill, which makes violating it a felony has passed the state legislature.

Tennessee AV Bill With Felony Charges Passes House AVN

An age verification bill that would make it a felony to violate the age-gating rules has advanced through its final step in the Tennessee state legislature.

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An AVN piece on the former Chancellor of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Dr. Joe Gow, who was removed from his post for being an adult content creator.

Former University Chancellor Joe Gow Fighting for His Career AVN

Joe Gow tells AVN that he is being charged with professional misconduct in a campaign that he says is an effort to discredit him.

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Ben Suroeste opines on states getting sued over age verification laws against porn.

YNOT NEWS | “Let’s Get Sued!” It’s the New Game Any State Legislature Can Play!

Georgia has become the latest state to pass age verification measures, meaning it may be the next contestant on “Let’s Get Sued!”

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Another day, another porn-targeting age verification bill signed into law. This time in Georgia by Governor Brian Kemp.

Georgia Governor Signs Age Verification Bill Into Law AVN

Georgia is the latest state to adopt age verification legislation targeting adult entertainment websites and social media platforms.

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Alabama’s Governor Kay Ivey signed into law the latest state age verification act, targeting adult sites. It also includes a “porn tax”, requires health labeling, and has record-keeping rules.

Ala. Governor Signs AV Bill With Porn Tax & Record Keeping Rules AVN

Alabama adopts a sweeping age verification bill that also includes a porn tax, public health labeling and recording-keeping requirements.

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Congressional candidate Joe Cohn said he’s working with the adult industry because he believes in sex workers’ rights.

‘Sex Workers Are Part of the “Everyone” That Deserves Protections’: Congressional Candidate Joe Cohn Reaches Out to Adult Community

Veteran civil rights attorney Joe Cohn, who is currently running in a New Jersey Democratic primary for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, says he is reaching out to the adult community to champion an inclusive approach to civil liberties that encompasses all sex workers and businesses.

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Pornhub, XVideos and Stripchat are due to reach the deadline to have to make the changes regulated by the Digital Services Act made by the European Commission.

Pornhub, Stripchat & XVideos Approaching EU DSA Compliance Dates AVN

Adult platforms Pornhub, Stripchat and XVideos are quickly approaching the deadline to comply with their obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA), the European Commission announced Friday.

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The Free Speech Coalation will have a virtual discussion with Congressional candidate Joe Cohn, an advocate for adult industry rights and for free speech.

FSC to Hold Discussion on Adult Industry Rights With Congressional Candidate Joe Cohn

Free Speech Coalition will hold a virtual discussion with Joe Cohn, a strong advocate for the adult industry’s rights who is running for Congress in November.

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Authorities in Seoul, South Korea have forced the 2024 KXF The Fashion show to be canceled for “distorting perceptions of sex”.

Seoul Authorities Force Cancellation of Adult Expo for ‘Distorting Perceptions of Sex’

Seoul authorities repeatedly prevented 2024 KXF The Fashion — a popular Korean adult industry expo featuring Japanese AV performers — scheduled for this week from finding a suitable venue, leading organizers to cancel the event.

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The Free Speech Coalition will host a webinar on Derisking and the Adult Industry, talking about banking discrimination against adult companies.

FSC To Host Webinar on Derisking and Adult Industry — Free Speech Coalition

Free Speech Coalition (FSC), the trade and advocacy organization for adult businesses and workers, will host a special briefing on the impact of derisking practices across the financial services industry. Panelists will address the ways in which derisking impacts their ability to build and operate

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