Free Speech
Sen. Ron Wyden, Author of Section 230, Vows to 'Fight Like Hell' to Protect It
In response to a Wired article published today warning that Section 230 is a “last line of defense for abortion speech online,” the law’s co-author Sen. Ron Wyden vowed to “keep fighting like hell" to protect it.
Arizona Republican Paul Gosar Questions Free Speech Status of Porn
Arizona Republican congressman Paul Gosar made comments on social media Wednesday questioning longstanding jurisprudence protecting sexual expression as free speech under the First Amendment.
Free Speech Coalition Launches 'What FSC Does' Campaign
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has rolled out a promo campaign designed to better educate the adult community about FSC's services and advocacy work.
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.
DC Court Upholds FOSTA-SESTA, Rejects Free-Speech Challenge
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia rejected a legal challenge to FOSTA-SESTA presented by First Amendment and free speech advocates, ruling that the U.S. government can continue enforcing the controversial legislation.
Free Speech Coalition to Host Town Hall About EARN IT Act
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) will host a town hall discussion this Thursday addressing the EARN IT Act, which recently passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee and is potentially headed toward a full vote in the Senate.
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.”
House Dems Introduce Bill to Further Erode Section 230 Over 'Harmful Content'
Four House Democrats introduced yet another Section 230 reform bill last week, titled the “Justice Against Malicious Algorithms Act.”
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.
Kenya Moves One Step Closer to Total Ban on Porn
The parliamentary ICT committee of Kenya’s National Assembly has approved a controversial amendment to the country’s 2018 “Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act” (CMCA), which now will include a blanket ban on all “pornography,” declaring it a “vice.”
New Report: Asia Leads 'Concerning' Global Trend Towards Internet Censorship
China, North Korea, Iran and several other nations on the Asian continent lead the global trend towards increased censorship of internet content — including blanket bans on “pornography” — according to a new study by cybersecurity research firm Comparitech titled, “Internet Censorship 2021: A Global Map of Internet Restrictions."
Canada Asks Citizens, Stakeholders for Input on New Online Content Regulation
The Canadian government is inviting “stakeholders and Canadians” to submit comments regarding a current proposal to regulate online content, which was prompted by the recent parliamentary hearings targeting Pornhub and its parent company, MindGeek.
Sen. Klobuchar Introduces First Major Section 230 Carve-Out Since FOSTA-SESTA
A new Section 230-eroding bill, the “Health Misinformation Act” (HMA), was introduced yesterday by Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) to create liability for platforms that allow third-party content that is deemed to spread “misinformation” about an “existing public health emergency.”
ACLU Warns Against Biden's Latest Attack on Section 230
The ACLU sharply criticized President Joe Biden and his administration for his direct attack on Section 230 liability protections, which the White House has blamed for a proliferation of misinformation.
Where Fantasy Belongs: Carnal Media's Legrand Wolf Talks Taboo, Free Speech
The adult industry and its audience are only just emerging from the pandemic lockdown — at least in the United States, at present — a period when the consumption of adult products skyrocketed.
Kenya: Free Speech Groups Warn Against Total Porn Ban Proposal
Several free speech groups sent an open letter last week to a Kenyan MP who has been pushing forward a restrictive amendment to the country’s 2018 “Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act” (CMCA), including a blanket ban on all “pornography.”
Florida Judge Halts Controversial 'Free Speech' Law
A Florida court enjoined last week the implementation of Florida’s controversial new law making social media platforms liable for moderation policies, in the name of political — but not sexual — "free speech."
Eighth Circuit to Hear South Dakota Prison Censorship Appeal
The ongoing Free Speech saga pitching one South Dakota inmate against his prison’s policy banning sexual content will continue after the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals is again considering the case.
Florida: New 'Free Speech' Law Excludes Sexual Expression
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a ceremony today to sign a new state bill into law that would criminalize some of the moderation practices of social media platforms in the name of “free speech,” although language concerning sexual expression carves out an exception that allows the restriction of anything that might be considered “obscene” by the platforms, as defined by Florida statutes.
MyPillow CEO's New 'Free Speech' Social Media Platform Will Ban Porn
MyPillow CEO and Republican activist Mike Lindell has announced that his new “free speech” social media platform combining features of YouTube and Twitter will not allow adult content because “free speech is not pornography.”