Censorship
Texas Governor Calls for Criminal Prosecution Over 'Pornographic' Books in School Libraries
Texas Governor Greg Abbott today sent a second letter to state education authorities claiming minors “have been exposed to pornographic books and content in Texas public schools” and instructing the Texas Education Agency to “investigate any criminal activity in our public schools involving the availability of pornography.”
China's Arrest of Alleged Pornographer Shines Light on Cultural Crisis
SHANGHAI — The Chinese government recently publicized the June arrest of a Shanghai-based actor-producer-director for allegedly producing pornography, but contradictions in the reporting on the prosecution of Shen Juhui shine a light on both the underground production of sexual content in China and the state’s ongoing moral panic campaign against “celebrity culture.”
Sen. Josh Hawley Repeats Theory Blaming Liberals for Porn Consumption
Republican Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri recently gave an interview to HBO/Axios during which he repeated his theory that liberal policies and "the left" are to blame for a supposed increase in online porn viewership, a claim he also made last week at a conservative conference in Florida.
Roku to Ban All Porn Channels by March 2022
Roku announced a change of policy concerning private channels last week at its annual developer conference that will result in an effective ban of porn channels by March 1, 2022
Texas Governor Rails Against 'Obscene, Pornographic' Books
Texas Governor Greg Abbott sent a strongly-worded letter to the state’s Association of School Boards endorsing a group of parents who demanded their children be “shielded” from some books in school libraries, referring to the material as “clearly pornographic images and substance” and “obscene content.”
Senator Josh Hawley Blames 'The Left,' Feminism for Rise in Porn Viewership
Senator Josh Hawley told a Florida audience gathered at a conservative conference this weekend that a supposed attack on traditional masculinity from “the left” and feminism has resulted in “more and more men” consuming porn.
Japanese Webmaster Arrested for 'Unblurring' Pirated Porn
A Japanese webmaster was arrested last week for posting copyrighted content by local studios after unblurring the pixelated areas around the genitals, which the country’s peculiar obscenity laws mandate.
Washington Times' Latest Anti-Porn Propaganda Piece Actually Written by Priest
The Washington Times published today an anti-porn propaganda piece titled “Former Porn Stars Recall Industry Abuses, Struggles” and quoting a handful of performers-turned-religious-crusaders who have not been active in the industry for over a decade — without disclosing that the author is actually a Catholic priest.
Joanna Angel Skewers Sex Work Censorship in Burning Angel's 'Shadowbanned'
Burning Angel has announced the release of Joanna Angel's "Shadowbanned," described as an acerbic commentary on social media strictures on sexual content.
Tokyo Valentino Run Out of Georgia City by Local Officials
The East Cobb, Georgia location of Tokyo Valentino is now shuttered and sports a “For Lease” sign, sealing the practical victory of local officials — who oppose “sexually oriented businesses” in the Atlanta-area city — over the adult boutique that dared open in their midst.
UK-Based Online Video Platforms Threatened With Fines Over 'Harmful' Content
U.K. media regulator Ofcom — currently led by conservative Boris Johnson appointee Melanie Dawes — today issued “new guidance" for video-sharing platform providers regarding what the government considers “measures to protect users from harmful material.”
UK Press, Anti-Porn Activists Exploit Shocking Murder, Call for Censorship
Several anti-porn activists and editorialists in the U.K. have attempted over the last few days to shift the conversation about the killing of a woman by a man — later revealed to be a member of the Metropolitan police who falsely arrested her and abducted her — towards a condemnation of all “online pornography” and a renewed call for state censorship.
Australia's Top Censor Unveils Plan to Block 'Extreme Pornography'
The head of Australia’s eSafety Office, the country’s official online regulator, has unveiled her proposal to censor adult content in the country.
Michigan: FBI Arrests Suspect in Terrorist Campaign to Ban 'Immoral Content'
The FBI arrested a Michigan man on Monday following an investigation into threats of violence — including domestic terrorism actions such as planting bombs — against telecommunications companies, which the man had blamed for “broadcasting pornography, cursing and immoral content.”
US Activist to Stage Anti-Porn Conference to Influence UK Sex Ed
A veteran U.S.-based anti-porn activist has announced she will organize a sex-ed conference next month “in response to the desperate demand from the (British) educational world requesting assistance teaching the subject (after it became mandatory in UK schools in September 2020).”
Australia's Top Censor Guests on Anti-Porn Group's Podcast
The head of Australia’s eSafety Office, the country’s official online regulator, which is currently preparing measures to censor adult content in the country, was featured yesterday on a podcast by top U.S. anti-porn crusading group NCOSE, a religiously-inspired lobby formerly known as Morality in Media.
France: Nonprofits Sue ISPs, Demand 'Block' of Adult Sites
Two French nonprofits claiming to advocate for child protection are suing the main internet service providers in France, demanding total blocking of several adult sites that they consider “too accessible to minors.”
Opinion: Why the Financial Times Compared OnlyFans to Pollutants - and Why It Matters
The editorial board of the Financial Times — arguably the world’s most influential news source for the banking, investment and overall finance industries — published an editorial yesterday offering “lessons for banks from the OnlyFans affair.”
Woodhull Freedom Foundation Denounces Anti-Porn Campaign
The Woodhull Freedom Foundation has released an official statement about the campaign that resulted in OnlyFans' policy change — later reversed after sex worker outcry — to ban sexually explicit content.
Fox News, Conservative Think Tank Renew Call for OnlyFans Porn Ban
After a few days of positive mainstream media coverage of sex worker rights, and hours after OnlyFans announced it had reversed its decision to ban porn from the platform beginning October 1, conservative voices renewed their call for adult content censorship.