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FSC Releases Statement on Wisconsin Governor Vetoing AV Bill

The Free Speech Coalition has released a statement on Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers' veto of the state's age verification legislation.

Woodhull Survey Reveals Concern Among Sex Educators Over AV Laws' Impact on Access

A national survey of sex educators by the Woodhull Freedom Foundation found that a majority of sex educators and sexual health professionals are concerned that age verification (AV) laws will negatively impact access to information and resources.

Cherie DeVille Joins Woodhull Freedom Foundation 'Free Speech' Panel

Multi-XMAs winner Cherie DeVille will join the upcoming Woodhull Freedom Foundation panel series "Fact Checked by Woodhull," addressing free speech on Feb. 26.

Aylo/SWOP Panel Spotlights Creators' Struggle for Digital, Financial Rights

Aylo and Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP) Behind Bars presented, on Tuesday, an online panel on creators’ rights, debanking and deplatforming.

Corey D. Silverstein to Speak at XBIZ 2026

Attorney Corey D. Silverstein will sit on a series of panels during XBIZ 2026, set to take place Jan. 12-15 at the Kimpton Everly Hotel.

'Adult Site Broker Talk' Podcast Drops 'Part 2' of Ricci Levy Episode

Ricci Levy of Woodhull Freedom Foundation returns as this week's guest on the "Adult Site Broker Talk" podcast, hosted by Bruce.

Ricci Levy Guests on 'Adult Site Broker Talk' Podcast

Ricci Levy of Woodhull Freedom Foundation is the latest guest on the "Adult Site Broker Talk" podcast, hosted by Bruce.

Aylo, Woodhull Freedom Foundation to Tackle Online Censorship in Virtual Seminar

Aylo and Woodhull Freedom Foundation will co-host a virtual panel addressing online censorship on Sept. 30.

Rights Groups File Amicus Brief Supporting Backpage Defendants

Woodhull Freedom Foundation has joined Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, Reason Foundation, and Electronic Frontier Foundation in filing an amicus brief in support of an appeal by former executives of Backpage.com.

opinion

More Than Money: Why Donating Time Matters for Nonprofits

The adult industry faces constant legal battles, societal stigma and workplace challenges. Fortunately, a number of nonprofit organizations work tirelessly to protect the rights and well-being of adult performers, producers and industry workers. When folks in the industry think about supporting these groups, donating money is naturally the first solution that comes to mind.

Corey D. Silverstein ·

2025 XBIZ Miami Show Schedule Announced

XBIZ is pleased to announce the release of the full show schedule for XBIZ Miami, the adult industry's biggest summer conference, set to take place May 19-22 at the Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach hotel.

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The SCREEN Act: How to Prepare for Federal Age Verification

For those who are counting, there are now 20 enacted state laws in the United States requiring age verification for viewing online adult content, plus numerous proposed laws in the works. This ongoing barrage has been exhausting for many in the adult industry — and it may be about to escalate in the form of a potential new AV law, this time at the federal level.

Corey D. Silverstein ·

FSC Helps Defeat Colorado AV Bill

Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has announced that, with its help, Colorado's recently introduced age verification bill has been defeated.

EFF, Woodhull, TechFreedom File SCOTUS Amicus Supporting FSC in Texas AV Case

Leading digital rights organizations Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), Woodhull Freedom Foundation and TechFreedom filed an amicus brief Monday supporting Free Speech Coalition (FSC) in the U.S. Supreme Court review of an appellate decision upholding Texas’ controversial age verification law.

Mandy Salley of Woodhull to Moderate #SexTalkTuesday

Woodhull Freedom Foundation COO Mandy Salley will serve as special guest moderator on the X-based chat show #SexTalkTuesday, for a discussion on sexual freedom today at 8 p.m. (EDT).

Byborg's Le Shaw Institute Partners With Woodhull Freedom Foundation

LiveJasmin parent company Byborg Enterprises’ Le Shaw International Sexual Health and Wellness Research Institute has joined forces with the U.S.-based Woodhull Freedom Foundation.

Woodhull Urges the Supreme Court to Find Texas AV Law Unconstitutional

The Woodhull Freedom Foundation and the Electronic Frontier Foundation submitted a brief to the United States Supreme Court on Thursday, urging the justices to rule against Texas’ age verification law.

Woodhull Freedom Foundation Debuts 'Fact Checked by Woodhull' Program

The Woodhull Freedom Foundation has launched its new "Fact Checked by Woodhull" program, which uses peer-reviewed research, compiled and analyzed by professional researchers, to debunk myths weaponized to justify the repression of sex, sexuality and gender expression.

Woodhull Freedom Foundation Urges Florida Senators to Reject 'Unconstitutional' Age Verification Bill

Woodhull Freedom Foundation reached out to every member of the Florida Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, urging them to reject the state’s proposed age verification bill HB 3 as “not only unconstitutional and a danger to consumer privacy, but ineffective at preventing minors from accessing adult content.”

Woodhull Freedom Foundation to Hold Online Events on Censorship, Obscenity

The Woodhull Freedom Foundation is set to host a series of three online events focusing on art censorship in the current environment.