Free Speech Coalition is pleased that the Supreme Court has decided to review our case,  recognizing the importance of the issues raised by our Texas challenge. We appreciate the opportunity to make our case before the Court. Read more...

Free Speech Coalition has dropped its formal opposition to California’s age-verification bill, AB 3080, after an amendment secured through months of discussions with the bill’s author was heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Read more...

Project 2025, a blueprint for a potential Trump presidency crafted by over 100 conservative groups led by the Heritage Foundation, has gained significant attention. Central to Project 2025 is an aggressive stance against what it labels as "pornography," extending this to include LGBTQ+ rights, gender identity, and comprehensive sex education, all of which are portrayed as threats to traditional family values. This movement aligns with global anti-gender ideology trends seen in countries like Russia and Hungary, aiming to roll back civil rights advancements under the guise of protecting children and families. Read more on TNR.

Spain's Socialist Party government, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has announced the Cartera Digital app, an age verification tool set to become mandatory for accessing adult content starting in September. The app, currently in beta testing, will use Spain’s national ID documents to issue anonymous digital access credentials. Critics, including industry stakeholders, argue the app will primarily inconvenience adult users while minors will find ways to bypass it. This initiative aligns with the PSOE's broader anti-pornography and anti-sex-work stance, despite significant opposition and concerns about its potential impact on civil rights and the adult industry. Read more on XBIZ.

Using the term "porn" for image-based sexual abuse blurs the line between consensual entertainment and abuse, impacting public perception. Advocates prefer terms like "image-based sexual abuse" to emphasize the harm and criminal nature of these acts. The rise of AI has increased the risk of such abuse, underscoring the need for precise language and legal updates. Proper terminology is crucial for accurately conveying the severity and impact of these crimes. Read more on The 19th.