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Election 2024: Ways to Get Involved

Much of our industry has mobilized in advance of the election. If you’re looking to make a difference, there are several ways you can get involved:

* We’re partnering with Vote America to help voters register and find polling places. Vote America can help you add a (non-partisan) pop-up to your site anytime between now and the election.
* “Hands Off My Porn” is a performer-led political action committee ( [link removed] ) that’s buying up adult advertising space in swing states to raise awareness about Project 2025. If you’ve got ad space available, they’ve got over $100K in ad spend and are looking for partners.

Interested in either? Contact [email protected].

Thousands of Alabamians Call for Repeal of Age-Verification Law

Since the October 1st implementation of Alabama’s new age-verification mandate, thousands of Alabamians have reached out to Gov. Kay Ivey and other legislators, demanding they repeal the law. According to data from Free Speech Coalition’s Defend Online Privacy ( [link removed] ) portal, Alabamians have sent over 5,000 messages to their state officials since the law took effect. Read more on our blog. ( [link removed] )

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Is OnlyFans Catfishing Its Users?

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against OnlyFans, alleging that the platform uses “chatters” to impersonate creators and deceive users. The outcome could lead to significant changes for the company, potentially impacting its business model and the overall relationship between creators and fans. FSC weighs in, comparing this case to the entertainment industry’s history of fictionalized engagement. Read more on The Hollywood Reporter. ( [link removed] )

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EPA United Launches 'Rock the Vote' Campaign With Sara Silverman

Erotic Professionals & Allies United (EPA United) has launched a voter mobilization campaign in partnership with Rock the Vote, featuring a video message from comedian Sarah Silverman urging sex workers to vote in November. The campaign aims to rally erotic professionals and their allies to show their strength as a voting bloc and influence policy decisions. The initiative is supported by organizations like Free Speech Coalition and SWOP Behind Bars, highlighting the importance of participation in the democratic process. Read more on XBIZ. ( [link removed] )

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Porn Industry Jumps Into the Presidential Campaign, Targeting Project 2025

Seventeen adult film performers have launched a $100,000 ad campaign targeting Project 2025, a conservative policy plan that proposes banning pornography and jailing producers. The ads will run in key swing states, urging voters to take this threat seriously. This campaign aims to reach younger men, who are major consumers of adult content, and could impact the 2024 presidential election. Read more on The New York Times. ( [link removed] )

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French Court Orders Blanket Blocks Of Porn Sites

The Paris Court of Appeal has ordered the complete blocking of several adult websites, including Xhamster and Tukif, for failing to implement effective age verification systems. The sites have 15 days to comply with age control requirements. If the sites fail to do so, the blocks will remain in place until systems are established. Read more on Politico. ( [link removed] )

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Johnson Calls Kids Online Safety Act 'Very Problematic'

House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed concerns over the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), stating that while he supports its principle, the Senate-passed version contains problematic details that could lead to unintended consequences. Johnson’s comments come after the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced the bill, despite bipartisan concerns about its provisions, including potential overreach by the Federal Trade Commission. Read more on The Hill. ( [link removed] )

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