War On Porn
Indiana, Ohio AGs File Amicus Brief in Support of Texas AV Law
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, along with Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and officials from 22 other states, on Friday filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in support of Texas’ controversial age verification law.
Kansas Law Firm Deploys Religion, Bunk Science While Recruiting Plaintiffs Under AV Law
Kansas-based personal injury law firm Mann Wyatt Tanksley is promoting debunked scientific theories and leveraging religious affiliation against the industry while it seeks potential plaintiffs for lawsuits against adult companies under the state’s age verification law.
FSC: Kansas Law Firm Threatens Adult Site Over Age Verification
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has been notified that Kansas law firm Mann Wyatt Tanksley has sent a letter threatening an adult website with a lawsuit for allegedly breaking the state's age verification law.
10th Circuit Rejects Final FSC Appeal in Utah AV Case
The United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit on Monday rejected a motion by Free Speech Coalition (FSC) requesting that the full court rehear its appeal in Free Speech Coalition v. Anderson, the industry trade association’s challenge to Utah’s age verification law.
Texas AG Briefs US Supreme Court on AV Argument
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday submitted his brief to the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of the state's age verification law, HB 1181, which is being challenged by a group led by Free Speech Coalition (FSC).
Adult Industry Reacts to Trump Victory
On Tuesday, former President Donald Trump was reelected, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris to reclaim the office he lost four years ago.
Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments on Texas AV Law in January
The United States Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments for Free Speech Coalition's challenge to Texas’ age verification law to take place Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Project 2025 Leader Claims Big Tech Companies 'Deliberately Fuel Pornography Addiction' Among Men
Heritage Foundation president and Project 2025 leader Kevin Roberts published on Wednesday the text of a speech in which he persists with his past claim that “predatory Big Tech corporations” are “deliberately fueling pornography addiction” among young men.
FSC Petitions 10th Circuit for Review of Utah AV Dismissal
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) on Wednesday petitioned the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit to review a decision handed down earlier this month by a three-judge panel of the same appeals court, which denied FSC the right to challenge Utah’s controversial age verification law by suing state officials.
Pornhub Shuts Down Access in Oklahoma Over Age Verification
Aylo began geo-blocking Pornhub across Oklahoma on Tuesday, three days in advance of the state’s new age verification law, SB 1959, taking effect.
#HandsOffMyPorn Campaign Ramps Up Anti-Project 2025 Ads on Barstool Sports, Similar Sites
The digital ad campaign #HandsOffMyPorn will up its spend from $200,000 to $500,000, and run all-new pre-roll spots on male-centric websites like Barstool Sports, GQ, Men's Health and Bleacher Report.
Associated Press Blames 'Pornography' in French Rape Scandal
The Associated Press is blaming pornography in part for the Pelicot rape scandal in France, implying that it can turn 'the most ordinary of men' into rapists."
'Daily Caller' Column Condemns 'e-Harlots,' Urges 'Nuking' Porn Sites
In a column published Friday, the Tucker Carlson-founded right-wing news site Daily Caller advocates for the censorship of adult content, using extremely derogatory terms to describe adult creators and calling for “nuking” porn sites to achieve a “complete and total shutdown.”
Democratic Groups Run Anti-GOP Ads Warning of Potential Porn Bans
Two new ads created by Democratic groups are explicitly targeting porn viewers by illustrating the potential outcome of a Republican-controlled White House and Congress implementing Project 2025’s plan to criminalize adult content.
'European Conservative' Editor Urges Total Porn Ban
One of Europe’s leading right-wing publications, the European Conservative, published an editorial this week claiming that “anti-porn activists have essentially won the public argument that pornography is poisoning our society” and calling for a total porn ban.
Leading Gay Performers Warn About Project 2025
Several leading gay performers spoke last week to Pride.com about the upcoming election, sharing their concerns about the conservative Project 2025 plan to criminalize the production and distribution of adult content.
'Cash-Strapped' U of Wisconsin Spent Over $130K Investigating Joe Gow
The Universities of Wisconsin reportedly spent over $130,000 investigating recently terminated communications professor and former Chancellor Joe Gow for creating and appearing in adult content.
South Dakota Lawmaker Vows to Revisit Age Verification Bill in 2025
A South Dakota state representative has vowed to reintroduce legislation in the 2025 session that would impose age verification restrictions on adult websites.
Tech Companies Propose 'Safety Codes' to Comply With Australia's Online Censor
A group of Australian trade organizations released on Monday a draft of a proposed online “safety codes” system, comprised of regulations meant to protect children from exposure to online pornography and other material categorized as “harmful content.”
French Court Orders Block of 4 Adult Sites Over Age Verification
The Paris Court of Appeal has ordered four adult sites blocked in France if they fail to comply with age verification requirements within 15 days.