Commentary

An Xbiz piece by Gustavo Turner on the changes in Washington and how they may impact the adult industry.

What Changes in DC Could Mean for the Adult Industry

On November 5, 2024, American voters were called to the polls. The results of that election revealed an unquestionably uncomfortable truth for everyone, regardless of party or ideology: the “united” part of United States does not appear to be holding strong.

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Elizabeth Nolan Brown opines on the age verification laws and the FSC’s case in front of the Supreme Court.

The future of online porn is at stake today

A Texas law requiring people to provide proof of age before viewing online porn comes before the U.S. Supreme Court today. With similar laws already at

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YNOT’s Gene Zorkin gives his take on the Supreme Court hearing on the Texas age verification case.

YNOT NEWS | In FSC v. Paxton, Supreme Court Wrestles with Standard of Review, Changes in Tech

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton yesterday, the FSC’s challenge of HB 1181.

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Michael McGrady writes an opinion piece on the upcoming Trump Presidency and what it means to the adult industry.

Porn Is Protected Speech. Trump’s New Presidency Will Test That Sentiment. The Courts Can Uphold It.

The die is cast. Donald Trump is heading back to the White House – a remarkable victory. But a lot of people who work in the adult entertainment industry are understandably scared. From the concern…

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www.techdirt.com

A commentary about how age verification laws aren’t working in Utah.

Utah declared war on pornography, but kids are still swimming in smut.

Not That Innocent

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The Guardian opines about the far right’s war on porn and why it’s bad.

The far right’s crusade against porn is a red herring – it’s actually a crusade against progress | Arwa Mahdawi

On the surface the US conservative obsession with porn doesn’t seem overly problematic – but the word has been weaponized to attack LGBTQ+ rights

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AP talks about KOSA and it’s chances of passing.

What to know about the Kids Online Safety Act and its chances of passing

The last time Congress passed a law to protect children on the internet was in 1998 — before Facebook, before the iPhone and long before today’s oldest teenagers were born.

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An opinion piece from the BBC about the war on porn and age verification laws will impact users.

How the American war on porn could change the way you use the internet

Papers please: for millions of Americans, accessing online pornography now requires a government ID. It could have global implications for the future of the web.

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Michael McGrady does an opinion piece about how the Presidential candidates will likely impact the adult entertainment industry.

Analysis: How Harris, Vance Stack Up in 2024’s ‘Porn Election’ AVN

Vice President Kamala Harris is now the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee for the nomination, so the election is entering new territory.

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Ralph Grecco talks about plans to try to ban porn in the US after the National Conservatism Conference.

Conservatives Detail Plans to Ban Pornography | Kinkly

Attendees of the National Conservatism Conference detailed plans to ban pornography nationwide, proposing jail-time for porn producers.

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