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New York Times Magazine Publishes Astute Analysis of OnlyFans Phenomenon
The New York Times Magazine — an editorially independent section of the New York Times — published today a mainstream-facing, comprehensive look at the OnlyFans phenomenon, penned by celebrated writer, editor and sex worker Charlotte Shane.
Reddit Becomes Latest Platform to be Sued for Adult Content Uploads
After years of being targeted by religious anti-porn organization NCOSE (formerly Morality in Media) for allowing sexual content by third-party uploaders, Reddit has now become the latest defendant in an orchestrated campaign of civil lawsuits attempting to challenge Section 230 protections in the name of protecting “victims of sex trafficking.”
Backpage: Appeals Court Rejects Judge Recusal Over Husband's Activism
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected yesterday a petition by the defense of the former owners of Backpage.com that they order a recusal of Judge Susan Brnovich over a conflict of interest concerning her husband, Arizona Attorney General and anti-sex work activist Mark Brnovich.
Texas Supreme Court Justice Probes Section 230 Immunity After FOSTA-SESTA
A Texas Supreme Court Justice questioned long-standing interpretations of Section 230 liability protections this week, while hearing a case that deliberately tests the exception to the so called “First Amendment of the internet” that was carved out by FOSTA-SESTA for alleged instances of human trafficking.
Rep. Ro Khanna to Reintroduce Bill to Study FOSTA/SESTA Effects
U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) has announced he is planning to re-introduce a bill to study the effects that FOSTA-SESTA legislation has had on sex worker rights and issues.
Jamie Jett Talks FOSTA-SESTA on New Episode of 'Danglin' After Dark'
Newcomer Jamie Jett is the featured guest on this week's episode of the podcast "Danglin' After Dark" with hosts Dick Dangle and Harley Marie.
GOP Senators Parrot Claims of NYT's Pornhub Editorial
Two prominent Republican Senators who have previously called for online censorship and the revocation of Section 230 protections, Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) are among the first to use the recent New York Times’ editorial by Nicholas Kristof to call for government action against Pornhub and parent company MindGeek.
Peepshow Podcast Tackles FOSTA/SESTA With Woodhull's Ricci Levy, Attorney Larry Walters
The newest episode of the Peepshow Podcast features Woodhull Freedom Foundation CEO Ricci Levy and noted attorney Larry Walters discussing the latest updates on their legal challenge to FOSTA/SESTA.
PleazeMe Adult Social Network Clarifies Guidelines in Wake of FOSTA/SESTA
PleazeMe.com, a new sex-positive social site for adults, has clarified its usage guidelines in the wake of FOSTA/SESTA legislation.
Slixa.com Announces Winners of FOSTA/SESTA Essay Contest
Slixa.com has named Lucy Kahn as the winner of its FOSTA-SESTA Essay Contest, earning her a $2,500 cash award and a matching donation to the advocacy charity of her choice, the Sex Workers Outreach Project Los Angeles (SWOP-LA).
Hussy.io Develops FOSTA/SESTA Resistant Token Infrastructure
Hussy.io has announced the development of a decentralized token infrastructure that it claims will make it nearly impossible to shut down and hence resistant to harmful regulations such as FOSTA/SESTA.
ManyVids Issues Statement on FOSTA/SESTA
Joining the industry’s chorus of opposition against the U.S.’ recently enacted anti-sex worker legislation, ManyVids’ Chief Operating Officer Sed Dehan has issued a statement on FOSTA/SESTA.