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NBC News Probes Instagram's 'Sex Censorship,' Sex Worker Discrimination

NBC News published a report today on the harms resulting from Instagram’s censorship of content related to sex and sexuality.

Breitbart Attacks FCC Nominee Over Activism Against Sex Censorship

Right-wing news site Breitbart.com is attempting to derail the confirmation of Gigi Sohn, President Joe Biden’s nominee for a seat on the FCC, by attacking her activism against censorship of sexual content.

TikTok Sex Censorship Results in Rise of Euphemistic 'Algospeak'

Online trend watchers have been flagging a noticeable rise in the use of “algospeak,” euphemistic terms used to avoid sex-related censorship on popular platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

Florida Seeking to Redefine Sex Censorship Language

The Republican-run state government of Florida is stepping up efforts to redefine legal and policy terminology in a campaign to censor free speech concerning sexuality.

SXSW Confronts Sex Censorship, Draws Controversy

Andrea Baricca, CEO and Founder of O.School, inadvertently set the Twittersphere abuzz last night when she posted regarding a speaking engagement at the upcoming SXSW Festival.

Jerry Barnett's 'Porn Panic!' Now Available in Paperback

Jerry Barnett’s long-awaited book taking a look at sexual freedoms in the U.K. is now available.

Op-Ed: Britons Light Fuse With Brexit

In my new book, Porn Panic!, I recount the rise of a new British fascism.

Sex & Censorship: U.K. Seeks to End Anal Sex in Porn

Sex & Censorship today issued a statement about the U.K. government's age-verification consultation survey that closes tomorrow.

London Porn Protest Slated for Dec. 12

One year after demonstrators convened outside Parliament to protest a change in regulations for online adult content distributors, organizers are planning another one.

David Cameron: Porn Must Be Restricted to Adults

Prime Minister David Cameron this week warned that porn sites will face being shut down unless its operators take action to stop children accessing their sexually explicit material.

Manchester Porn Protest Will Include a ‘Mass Spanking’

The U.K. porn protest scheduled in Manchester on Sunday will include a “mass spanking” at its now-disclosed location, Sackville Gardens.

Barnett to Discuss Fall of Sexual Freedom in U.K. on Tuesday Night

Sex & Censorship’s Jerry Barnett will discuss the rise and fall of sexual freedom in the U.K. on Tuesday evening at Skeptics in the Pub in Cheltenham.

XBIZ.net London Gathering Set for Feb. 19

The latest installment of the XBIZ.net London Gathering series is set for Thursday, Feb. 19, in London.

Telegraph Columnist: Is It Time for U.K.-Approved Porn?

A Telegraph columnist asked in a published piece today whether it's time for state-approved porn in the U.K.

Television X Babes Release U.K. Censorship Protest Video

Television X's TVXbabes, the porn stars behind the Christmas single “Coming for Christmas,” have released a boobs-out alternative version of the video to counter "No More Page 3’s" Christmas single offering, released Dec. 15.

XBIZ EU’s Day 2: Compelling Discussion on Sex, Censorship

XBIZ EU wrapped its second day of seminars, events and business networking on Saturday at the Hilton London Metropole Hotel.

2014 UKAP Awards Nominees Are Announced

UKAP today announced nominees for the 2014 UKAP Awards set for Friday, Sept. 26., at the London Underground Party, which coincides with XBIZ EU, the international digital media conference.

U.K. Human Rights Panel 'Welcomes' Bill for 'Rape Porn'

Parliament's Joint Committee on Human Rights said in a report released Wednesday that it "welcomes" a new proposal that extends the possession of extreme pornography to include possession of porn depicting rape and other non-consensual sexual penetration.

Sex & Censorship Raises £1,000 as Non-Profit

In the weeks since Sex & Censorship was established as a non-profit organization, it has reported raising more than £1,000 in donations from individual supporters.

Strong Turnout at Sex & Censorship Protest in London

More than 50 people joined the Sex & Censorship’s organized protest against the Stop Porn Culture conference, including representatives from the English Collective of Prostitutes, the Sex Worker Open University and Queer Strike campaign groups.