Porn
'Being Black in Porn' Wins Best Documentary at Lightbox International Film Fest
The Lightbox International Film Festival has bestowed Best Documentary honors upon "Being Black in Porn," the indie doc centered on DeAngelo Jackson, Dillon Diaz, Rock Rockafella, Max Konnor and others.
Proposed Bill Mandating 'Canadian Content' on Streaming Platforms Would Also Apply to Porn
A new amendment to the Canadian Broadcasting Act demanding a set percentage of “Canadian content” on platforms available nationwide will "almost certainly" apply to adult content, according to regulatory experts.
Chinese Researchers Announce 'Porn Police' AI Helmet to Aid State Censorship
A Chinese research team claims to have created a “mind-reading device” that detects “porn watching,” which could be used by police to enforce the country’s strict laws against sexual expression.
Nerds of Porn Releases 'Jeffrasic Porn' Parody
Adam Christopher's Nerds of Porn has released its latest parody, titled "Jeffrassic Porn," which mashes together "Jurassic Park" with the cinematic oeuvre of Jeff Goldblum, whom Christopher resembles.
South Carolina House Quietly Kills 'Library Porn' Budget Proviso
The South Carolina House of Representatives on Friday quietly declined to support the so-called “library-porn proviso,” a budget mandate approved by the State Senate in March which would have blocked libraries from offering “any books or materials that appeal to the prurient interest.”
New Japanese Law Would Enable All Porn Performers to Void Contracts
A legislative debate about lowering the age of legal majority in Japan, which quickly devolved into a sensationalist campaign about adult performers aged 18-19, has now morphed into a proposed new law under which anyone who signs a contract to appear in “pornographic productions” could void that contract at any time for any reason.
India: Cybercrime Police Admit Porn Ban Encourages Blackmail
An official with India’s cybercrime police agency has acknowledged an upsurge in cases of criminals blackmailing people for watching adult content online, thanks to local laws that make such viewing illegal.
Arizona Republican Paul Gosar Questions Free Speech Status of Porn
Arizona Republican congressman Paul Gosar made comments on social media Wednesday questioning longstanding jurisprudence protecting sexual expression as free speech under the First Amendment.
Spanish Politicians Try to Outlaw Consensual Sex Work, Including Porn
Spanish sex workers and adult industry figures are sounding the alarm about a proposed new law, supported by politicians from both the ruling and opposition parties, aiming to outlaw all forms of paid sex work — including commercial pornography.
Aussie-Owned GirlsOutWest Wins 2022 AAIA as 'Best Porn Production Company'
GirlsOutWest is celebrating its second-consecutive win from the Australian Adult Industry Awards (AAIA) for "Best Porn Production Company."
Ohio Republican Senate Candidate JD Vance Calls for 'Outright Ban' on Porn
Recent coverage of Ohio Republican J.D. Vance, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, has foregrounded a year-old interview with a Catholic publication where he calls for an “outright ban” on porn.
Japan Moves Forward With Regulation of Porn Without Input From Adult Industry
A controversial bill that will effectively change the way adult content is produced in Japan, and which has sparked protest among the Japanese adult video community, passed the Japanese Lower House today on its way to being signed into law.
Local German Anti-Porn Crusader Plans to Expand Surveillance Tool to All of Europe
The local official behind the crusade for Germany to require age verification for viewing sexual content is now seeking to expand to all of Europe the use of his new AI tool, KIVI, which automatically scans all online content to determine which images are not compliant with the law.
Virginia Republicans Revive Obscure Anti-Porn Law to Ban Books
Two Republican politicians in Virginia have revived an obscure anti-pornography law not invoked in decades to ask a judge for a restraining order preventing Barnes & Noble from selling certain books the lawmakers find objectionable to minors.
Anti-Porn Lobbyist, Reality TV Personality Josh Duggar Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for CSAM
Josh Duggar, former director of the lobbying arm of the religiously motivated anti-porn Family Research Council, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for downloading child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Proposed Oklahoma Bill Aims to Outlaw 'Giving Porn to the Homeless'
A strange new bill introduced by Oklahoma State Senator Rob Standridge would make it illegal to knowingly give “obscene material” to a “vulnerable person,” explicitly including unhoused people.
Progressive German Newspaper Asks for State-Funded 'Educational' Porn
Progressive German publication Taz published an opinion piece last week suggesting that state public media fund “educational” porn as part of their mandate to “protect children,” rather than attempt to censor the commercial variety.
Dorcel Premieres 'Porn Is Also Made by Women' Online Film Fest
Dorcel is celebrating the female gaze in adult entertainment with its second annual "Porn Is Also Made by Women" film festival, described as a curated selection of eight features by notable female directors from around the world, streaming online May 9-15.
Ohio Activist Holds on to School Board Seat After Posting Porn Link
A school board member in Ohio who is active in the ongoing GOP campaign to ban books deemed "pornographic" from libraries across the country is resisting pressure to resign after she shared a link to an actual porn website during one of her morality tirades on Facebook.
Utah College Instructor Defends 'Porn Studies' Course
The Utah college instructor at the center of a controversy stoked by conservative watchdog website Campus Reform spoke to local media, defending her elective film course on the phenomenon of pornography.