How to Fix America’s Child-Pornography Crisis
The country could do much more to control this scourge, and it could do so without violating the First Amendment.
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FSC: Roe v. Wade Reversal ‘Threatens Adult Industry’
Why the Overturning of Roe v. Wade Threatens the Adult Industry — Free Speech Coalition
No matter how you feel about abortion, the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturning Roe v. Wade is a threat to our industry’s continued existence. The right to sexual privacy and bodily autonomy rests on the very same foundations as the right to te
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The New Campaign for a Sex-Free Internet
Why Germany’s Strict Porn Rules Will Spell Doom for Everyone
Why Germany’s Strict Porn Rules Will Spell Doom for Everyone
The European country passed a law requiring age verification before watching porn. It’s merely the first step toward kicking sex workers off the internet and banning porn entirely.
www.thedailybeast.com
UK’s Online Safety Bill Criticized Over Expanding Scope
UK expands Online Safety Bill to cover scam ads
The UK government has again announced an extension to the scope of the draft Online Safety Bill — this time bringing scam ads into scope following pressure from campaigners. In parallel, it has also launched a consultation on strengthening existing regulation of the online ad industry, laying out a…
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John Oliver Talks Decriminalizing Sex Work on HBO
John Oliver Talks Decriminalizing Sex Work on HBO
Mashable recently discussed British-US comedian and political commentator John Oliver’s latest Last Week Tonight monologue in their piece “John Oliver takes an eye-opening deep dive into decriminalising sex work” (February 28, 2022). Per Mashable, the sentiment “at every turn we are making life hard…
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Washington Post Publishes Warning About Current ‘War on Porn’
Washington Post Publishes Warning About Current ‘War on Porn’
The Washington Post published an opinion piece yesterday offering a cautionary historical perspective on how anti-pornography crusades like the current War on Porn end up harming marginalized groups like sex workers and the LGBTQ+ community.
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The PROTECT Act: Overbroad and Vague
The PROTECT Act: Overbroad and Vague
Experts say Mike Lee’s new bill suffers from the same constitutional deficiencies that have plagued past attempts at internet regulation.
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Why I’m Not Worried About CA’s “Age-Appropriate Design Code Act”
Why I’m Not Worried About CA’s “Age-Appropriate Design Code Act”
The California legislature’s latest idea for protecting children online is an unworkable mess - and very likely unconstitutional, as well.
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Section 230 Is Vital to Protect Post-Roe v. Wade Internet
Section 230 Is Vital to Protect Post-Roe v. Wade Internet
In the post-Roe v. Wade environment, Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act is more important than ever. The benchmark law is vital in protecting freedom of speech and expression on the internet and it protects all types of online platforms, including adult entertainment websites…
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