Porn
Council of Europe Urges Mandatory 'Porn Filters,' Endorses 'Porn Addiction' Myth
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, the continent’s main post-World War II human rights organization, issued a resolution today urging European nations to mandate online filters for “pornographic materials” on all devices, to be “systematically activated in public spaces, such as schools, libraries and youth clubs.”
XBIZ News Editor Speaks at UC Santa Barbara on 'War on Porn'
XBIZ News Editor Gustavo Turner spoke yesterday about the “War on Porn” as part of professor Constance Penley’s film and media studies class on pornography at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Utah College Porn Studies Class Challenged by Conservatives
Conservative watchdog website Campus Reform is conducting a shaming campaign against a small liberal arts college in Utah that scheduled an elective film course analyzing the phenomenon of pornography.
Louisiana's Anti-Porn 'Age Verification' Bill Spawns Free Speech Concerns
Reports of a novel proposed Louisiana bill that would allow any state resident to sue any company for failing to implement age verification to prevent minors from accessing “pornography” have already prompted concerns about the religious conservatives’ use of state-level "lawfare" to undermine the landmark Reno v. ACLU Supreme Court decision.
New Bill Would Let Louisiana Residents Sue Adult Sites Over Age Verification
A religious Louisiana legislator has proposed a new bill to allow state residents to sue any commercial entity for failing to implement age verification to prevent minors from accessing “content online that could be harmful to them, such as pornography."
Ricky Greenwood Discusses Horror, Porn in New Issue of Hustler
XBIZ award-winning director Ricky Greenwood is featured in the May issue of Hustler for a piece about the overlap between the horror genre and porn.
Adam Christopher Talks Transglamour, Future of Trans Porn With XBIZ World
Director, producer and performer Adam Christopher is among those discussing the future of trans adult in the April cover story, titled "Transformative," of XBIZ World.
Cherie DeVille Pens Op-Ed on Germany's 'War on Porn'
The Daily Beast published an opinion piece by Cherie DeVille on Friday about the dangers of European legislation that could become “the first step toward kicking sex workers off the internet and banning porn entirely.”
Indian Police Begin Arresting People for Porn on Their Phones
Police in the western Indian state of Gujarat have launched a “digital combing” initiative, stopping people they consider “suspicious” in order to inspect their phones and ascertain whether they are committing the crime of “sharing and circulating pornographic material.”
Porn Complicates Japan's Debate on Lowering Age of Legal Majority to 18
As Japan debates lowering the age of legal majority from 20 to 18, a legislator has asked the prime minister to create an exception in the new laws so that 18- and 19-year-olds employed as performers in the adult industry can still get out of their contracts without a penalty, as has been the case until now.
TikTok Using 'Porn Filters' to Censor Other Types of Controversial Content
German investigative journalists have obtained evidence from TikTok corroborating free speech advocates' claims that some platforms are using “porn filters” to target other controversial content involving issues like politics, human rights and LGBTQ+ expression.
Mindbrowse Webinar 'Anti-Porn Activism in a Pro-Sex World' Now on XBIZ.tv
The recent Mindbrowse and Sssh.com webinar, titled "When Demand & Rejection Collide: Anti-Porn Activism in a Pro-Sex World," is now streaming on XBIZ.tv.
Chromecast, Fire TV to Become Top Porn Streaming Devices After Roku Ban
Since Roku's ban on porn channels took effect March 1, leading content streaming services have adjusted their promotion strategies, switching over to Chromecast and Fire TV as the top choices for adult streaming devices.
Anti-Porn Lobby NCOSE Urges Action Against Netflix for 'Normalizing' Sex Work
Religiously inspired anti-porn lobby NCOSE released yesterday its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of companies it alleges are “major contributors to sexual exploitation" and encourages its followers to target.
Louisiana State Senator Trying to Ban Viewing Porn in Universities
Louisiana State Senator Beth Mizell (R-Franklinton) has proposed a new state law requiring the censorship of “pornography or sexually explicit content” on the personal phones or computers of students, professors and staff while connected to a public university’s Wi-Fi network or internet service.
Trenton Ducati's 'Porn Disco' Event Returns
Falcon/NakedSword and Trenton Ducati, in partnership with Perfect Fit apparel brand, will present "Porn Disco" at the clothing-optional CCBC Resort in Cathedral City, California on Saturday, March 5.
Mindbrowse, Sssh.com to Host Webinar 'Anti-Porn Activism in a Pro-Sex World'
Mindbrowse and Sssh.com will host a livestreamed webinar, titled "When Demand & Rejection Collide: Anti-Porn Activism in a Pro-Sex World," on Twitter this Tuesday, March 1 at 4 p.m. (PST).
Washington Post Publishes Warning About Current 'War on Porn'
The Washington Post published an opinion piece yesterday offering a cautionary historical perspective on how anti-pornography crusades like the current War on Porn end up harming marginalized groups like sex workers and the LGBTQ+ community.
Saudi Arabia Funds Initiative Against 'Porn Addiction'
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has launched a new website as part of a government public health initiative known as “Effah,” which claims to help people “get rid of pornography addiction” in 100 days.
Senator Blackburn Highlights Anti-Porn Lobby NCOSE as EARN IT Backer
Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) issued a statement this week listing NCOSE — formerly Morality in Media — among supporters of the controversial EARN IT Act, which has been overwhelmingly condemned by leading digital rights and free speech organizations, including Free Speech Coalition.