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Op-Ed: Pleasure Chest Responds to NYC Union's False Claims

A number of articles were published on Friday citing a press release issued by the RWDSU Union regarding the recent Unionization of NYC workers at the Pleasure Chest, a progressive adult retailer. These articles went to print without seeking comment from the Pleasure Chest and presented biased claims as fact.

Op-Ed: Unity Is a Beautiful Thing

In what has risen to a tsunami-like crescendo of #NoProp60 publicity at the eleventh hour, with the likes of comedy giant Seth Rogen tweeting his opposition to the draconian condom enforcement and Esquire declaring attorney Karen Tynan the “Erin Brockovich of porn,” the adult industry has waged a truly heroic crusade against a sinister existential threat.

Op-Ed: No One Wants a 'Porn Czar'; #NoProp60

Proposition 60 is not about safer sex or worker safety. The initiative’s approach is about power and control, and Californians should vote “no” on Prop 60 on Nov. 8.

FSC's Leue Pens Op-Ed for The Advocate Against Prop 60

As the battle over California’s Proposition 60 escalates ahead of the Nov. 8 general election, the adult entertainment industry has taken a stand against the proposal that has become much more about politics than about its stated goal of protecting performer’s health.

Op-Ed: Britons Light Fuse With Brexit

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

The Economist Publishes Casey Calvert's Op-Ed on Pornography

The Economist has published an op-ed article by Casey Calvert called "Can Porn Be Good for Us?" as part of an 11-day online debate on the same topic.

Carter Cruise Responds to Krewella Op-Ed About Being 'Saved From Porn'

Last week, Jahan Yousaf from the popular music group Krewella submitted an op-ed to Billboard discussing how Deadmau5 "kept her from doing porn." Porn sensation and aspiring DJ Carter Cruise responded in a thoughtful blog post.

Google Execs Pen ‘Future of Internet Freedom’ Op-Ed

Eric E. Schmidt, the executive chairman of Google, and Jared Cohen, the director of Google Ideas, contributed an op-ed piece to the NY Times about (and titled) “The Future of Internet Freedom,” detailing technological means to overcome harsh online censorship in repressive communities.

N.Y. Times Op-Ed: Don't Filter Porn, Make It Better

An Oxford University fellow has written a New York Times Op-Ed column saying that trying to make the Internet “family friendly” by censoring adult content is an assault on free speech, and society should instead try and improve online porn.

Industry Attorney Randazza Defends Rush Limbaugh in CNN Op-Ed

Industry attorney and First Amendment specialist Marc Randazza defended conservative radio personality Rush Limbaugh's right to be heard in a special CNN.com report today.

Larry Flynt Blasts Rupert Murdoch in Washington Post Op-Ed Piece

Hustler founder Larry Flynt blasted News Corp. owner Rupert Murdoch over the recent News of the World phone hacking scandal in a Washington Post op-ed piece.