Utah
Penthouse Shames Utah for Declaring Porn a Health Crisis
Utah's symbolic resolution to label porn a “public health crisis” has earned its Republican governor who signed off on it cover headlines in the latest Penthouse magazine.
Utah Lawmaker Seeks Porn Restrictions for ISPs
Utah state Sen. Todd Weiler, who led the successful charge to declare pornography a public health crisis, is planning to introduce legislation designed to heavily restrict access to porn across the state.
Woodhull Issues Statement on Censorship at Utah Pride
The Woodhull Freedom Foundation today issued a statement regarding the recent decision by the organizers of Utah Pride to exclude operators of the MormonBoyz.com and MormonGirlz.com websites from participating in this year’s festivities.
FSC Condemns Utah Pride's Decision to Ban Adult Companies
Eric Paul Leue, the executive director of the Free Speech Coalition, today condemned the decision by organizers of the Utah Pride festival to ban adult companies from the June event.
MormonBoyz, MormonGirlz Excluded From Utah Pride Fest
The operators of MormonGirlz.com and MormonBoyz.com told XBIZ today that they've been excluded from the annual Utah Pride Festival set for June 3-5.
Utah House of Representatives Calls Porn a 'Public Health Crisis'
Anti-porn propagandists have scored a victory in their crusade of intolerance against free expression and consumer demand, with Utah’s House of Representatives passing a resolution that declares pornography to be a public health crisis.
Randazza: Utah Porn Proposal Is Hilarious
Utah state Sen. Todd Weiler is just the latest to try and shape the marketplace of ideas to his own superstitious views of morality.
Utah Governor Signs 'Revenge Porn' Statute
Utah's governor yesterday signed into law a "revenge porn" statute banning “distributing intimate images of a person without that person’s permission.”
Playboy TV Drama to Air in Utah, But Under Fire by Anti-porn Groups
Playboy’s new fall TV drama, “The Playboy Club,” yanked earlier this month by the local Salt Lake City NBC affiliate, has found a new home in the capital. But the show is again under fire by anti-porn groups that want it off the air completely.
ACLU Wants Utah Anti-Porn Law Permanently Blocked
The ACLU, various artists and Internet service providers want a federal court to stop enforcement of a 2005 Utah anti-pornography law because they say it is unconstitutional.
Utah Conference to Focus on Porn 'Problem'
Utah is worried about porn.
Utah Congressman Proposes Porn Site Tax, Software to Block Minors
Legislation aimed at levying a 25 percent tax on porn sites along with a special age verification software mandate is being prepared by Rep. Jim Matheson, D-UT.
FSC Suit That Sought to Block Utah Registry Is Dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed a suit waged by the Free Speech Coalition over Utah’s Child Protection Registry.
View Porn on Utah Transit Agency's Free Wi-Fi, Get Fined $300
In what may be a first, the Utah Transit Authority recently OK’d an ordinance that will fine passengers if they watch porn while they use its free Wi-Fi.
Adult Performer Based in Utah Sues California Adult Studio
A Utah woman who performed in adult films for a studio based in Oceanside, Calif., is suing the studio for fraud and breach of contract.
Utah Company Markets Software That Detects Adult Content
A software company is marketing forensic enterprise software that analyzes and detects adult content on workplace networks and computers.
Utah Theater Chain Bans 'Zack and Miri Make a Porno'
A theater chain in Utah has banned the upcoming sex comedy "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" from its screens.
Utah Attorney General Uses YouTube to Target Child Porn
The Utah Attorney General's office has a surprise in store for pedophiles searching YouTube for child porn: videos showing the arrest of suspects by officers of the Internet Crimes Against Children task force.
Utah Rep. Proposes ‘Pornography Jurisdiction Limitation Act’
Rep. Chris Cannon, R-Utah, has introduced new legislation that would prevent federal courts from hearing challenges to state laws governing pornography, according to the Congressman.