The War on Porn

The Netherlands is launching an investigation into the adult industry.

Netherlands Parliament to Investigate Porn Industry AVN

The Dutch Minister of Justice and Security will initiate an investigation after parliament asked for renewed scrutiny of local adult industry stakeholders.

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A federal judge in the state of Utah has blocked the state’s new social media filter law.

Federal Judge Blocks Utah’s Social Media Filter Law

A federal judge in Utah blocked on Tuesday the state’s controversial new “Minor Protection in Social Media Act,” which was set to go into effect Oct. 1.

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The Labor government in Australia recently announced it will introduce legislation to police a minimum age to get on social media and other such digital platforms, including porn sites.

Australian Government’s Social Media Access Proposal Endorses Porn-Stigmatizing Report

The Australian Labor government led by Prime Minister Albanese recently announced its intention to introduce legislation this year “to enforce a minimum age for access to social media and other relevant digital platforms.”

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The Attorney Generals from 42 US state have endorsed putting public health warnings on social media sites.

42 Attorneys General Endorse Social Media Warnings AVN

Attorneys general from 42 states and territories have officially endorsed social media public health warning labels.

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Mashable talks to adult performers about the Presidential candidates and Project 2025.

How porn performers feel about Trump, Harris, and Project 2025

Trump’s ties to Project 2025 and Harris’ historically anti-sex worker stance leave performers in a bind.

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X corp, owned by Elon Musk, won a federal appeals court ruling that would have required social media companies to disclose their moderation policies on content.

X Wins Block of California Social Media Anti-Hate Speech Law

X Corp. convinced a federal appeals court that a California law requiring social media companies to disclose their content moderation and hate speech policies is likely unconstitutional.

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The U.S. Department of Justice, in an indictment having to do with a Russian propaganda operation, has found a right-wing YouTuber, Lauren Chen, to be involved in the operation. She has called for the eradication of all porn in the U.S.

Anti-Porn YouTuber Lauren Chen Linked to Russian Propaganda Probe - XBIZ.com

A U.S. Department of Justice indictment concerning an alleged Russia-funded propaganda operation has raised questions about a right-wing YouTuber who posted conspiracy content calling for the eradication of porn.

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Banks in the United Kingdom have been warned by banking regulators not to debank sex workers and adult industry professionals.

U.K. Banks Warned by Industry Regulator Over Sex Worker Debanking AVN

The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority has requested banks to stop debanking sex workers and industry professionals.

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A new North Carolina law has been passed to make it a felony to have sex with a sex worker for money.

N.C. Adopts a ‘Nordic Model’ Law to Felonize Consensual Sex Work AVN

North Carolina adopted a law earlier this year that makes it a felony for a person to solicit sex from a sex worker for money.

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The University of Wisconsin Regents have scheduled the hearing to hear Joe Gow’s case for September 20th.

Univ. of Wisconsin Regents Schedule Next Joe Gow Hearing AVN

The UW System Board of Regents will hear the case against Joe Gow in a hearing scheduled for September 20.

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