Facebook CEO Zuckerberg Calls for Some Revisions to Section 230 AVN
For the first time, the boss of leading social media platform Facebook calls for Section 230 liability protections to be modified.
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EARN IT Act Dies Without Vote in Congress as New Session Begins
EARN IT Act Dies Without Vote in Congress as New Session Begins AVN
One of the internet freedom bills most alarming to sex workers is now dead in Congress, at least for now.
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FSC Calls Victory in 2257 Battle as Feds’ Appeal Deadline Lapses
FSC Calls Victory in 2257 Battle as Feds’ Appeal Deadline Lapses AVN
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) issued a statement Thursday afternoon declaring victory in its years' long battle to curtail the onus on adult businesses imposed by U.S.C. §§2257.
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Canadian Sex Workers Launch Court Challenge to Anti-Sex Work Laws
Canadian Sex Workers Launch Court Challenge to Anti-Sex Work Laws AVN
A sex worker advocacy group is challenging Canada’s laws against sex work on Constitutional grounds.
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Federal Gig Worker Rule Published Despite Biden Pledge to Block
Federal Gig Worker Rule Published Despite Biden Pledge to Block AVN
The Trump administration was set to make new rule allowing greater latitude for independent contract work official on Thursday.
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FSC Europe Petitions EU Commission on Behalf of Sex Workers
FSC Europe Petitions EU Commission on Behalf of Sex Workers AVN
The European Union is about to implement a new set of rules to govern digital services platforms and protect users' online rights, but Free Speech Coalition's European branch is petitioning the EU to demand that sex workers and sexuality professionals, artists and educators not be excluded…
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Petition Could Prompt Canada to Debate Sex Work Decriminalization
Petition Could Prompt Canada to Debate Sex Work Decriminalization AVN
The Canadian parliament may soon take up the sex work decriminalization issue thanks to a new petition that has gathered more than 5,000 signatures.
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Calif. State Senator Introduces New Online ‘Sex Trafficking’ Bill
Calif. State Senator Introduces New Online ‘Sex Trafficking’ Bill AVN
A new bill in the California legislature appears similar to FOSTA/SESTA, holding websites liable for material posted by users.
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Biden to Block ‘Gig Worker’ Rule That Contradicts AB5 Law
Biden to Block ‘Gig Worker’ Rule That Contradicts AB5 Law AVN
A Trump administration rule favoring ‘gig economy’ companies will be blocked by the incoming Biden administration.
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As Section 230 Repeal Looms, Sex Workers Warn of Potential Harms
As Section 230 Repeal Looms, Sex Workers Warn of Potential Harms AVN
Sex workers tell ‘The Hill’ that Section 230 repeal would put them in danger.
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