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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Op-Ed: British Journal of Criminology Study on ‘Violence’ in Porn
Op-Ed: British Journal of Criminology Study on ‘Violence’ in Porn AVN
If you only read headlines about a new study from the British Journal of Criminology you might think that large quantities of criminal videos of sexual violence on tube sites are warping most children’s minds, turning them into sexual violators.
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Louisiana state lawmaker proposes decriminalizing prostitution
Louisiana state lawmaker proposes decriminalizing prostitution
Rep. Mandie Landry said victims would be more likely to assist in the prosecution of sex trafficking cases if they aren’t treated as criminals themselves.
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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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Pornhub Announces New Safety & Security Policies
Pornhub Announces New Safety & Security Policies AVN
Pornhub on Tuesday announced a series of safety and security policies that it says will set the standard for compliance programs in the technology and social media industries.
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CA Lawmakers Ask Merrick Garland to Halt Net Neutrality Lawsuit
CA Lawmakers Ask Merrick Garland to Halt Net Neutrality Lawsuit AVN
California Democrats ask Biden’s Attorney General nominee to back off lawsuit against state net neutrality law.
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Americans Don’t Want Books Banned, But They’re Divided Over What Schools Teach
Americans Don’t Want Books Banned, But They’re Divided Over What Schools Teach
Welcome to Pollapalooza, our weekly polling roundup. Recently, an image that listed books banned in Florida libraries and schools began making the rounds on Twi…
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Religious Nutbars Attack Nevada Brothel System—Lying All the Way
Religious Nutbars Attack Nevada Brothel System—Lying All the Way AVN
As anyone who's familiar with the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) (formerly Morality in Media) is aware, that organization's idea of "modern society" stopped somewhere in the 1950s—so perhaps it shouldn't be too surprising that among this year's "Dir…
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