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The Lie of Harmless Pornography
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Cali was trafficked and abused beginning at the age of nine. At 23,
she is five years out of that life, but videos of her abuse continue
resurfacing on pornography sites no matter how many times she asks to
have them removed. "Pornhub has become my trafficker," she
told Nicholas Kristof of The New York Times. Her story is one of many
documented in Kristof's recent investigative column "The
Children of Pornhub," documenting how the pornography industry
profits off of rape, abuse, and exploitation, wreaking havoc on the
lives of innocent victims, many of whom are minors. Kristof's
article has drawn public attention to the evil being done by Pornhub,
prompting a swift response that will hopefully have lasting effects.
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Pornhub, owned by Mindgeek, the largest pornography company in the
world, is notorious for its willingness to profit from exploitation
and abuse. Laila Mickelwait of Exodus Cry launched a petition in
February to shut down Pornhub after publishing an article detailing
the ways that the company was complicit in exploiting women and
children for profit. In March, lawmakers called on the Justice
Department to launch an investigation into the company
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after a missing teenage girl was found in over 50 videos on the
website. Pornhub confirmed that she had been a "verified
user" when the videos were uploaded, unintentionally
highlighting the way that their lax verification standards had enabled
her abuse. Her rapist was prosecuted, but Pornhub faced no
consequences.
In response to Kristof's New York Times report, Mastercard cut
ties with the company, and Visa suspended their relationship pending
investigation. Pornhub attempted to save face by announcing that they
were adding verification requirements, ending downloads, and
increasing content moderation.
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The "reforms" that the company says they will implement
have nothing to do with their concern for the women, men, and children
they have exploited for profit, whose lives have been upended and who
are haunted by videos of their abuse being consumed by strangers for
entertainment, and has everything to do with the company's
bottom line. Laila Mickelwait tweeted in February that she had
received confirmation that the executives of Mindgeek had seen her
article and
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that they did not dispute any of her claims! The fact that they were
profiting off of rape and abuse meant little to the company, but the
possibility of financial losses caught their attention. (CONTINUE
READING . . .)
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Read the whole piece at The Family Beacon
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Putting Political Agenda Ahead of Families, Minneapolis Park Board
Votes to Allow Toplessness
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Last month, the nine members of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation
Board voted unanimously to allow female toplessness in city parks by
repealing Park Board ordinance PB2-21
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which stated, "No person ten (10) years of age or older shall
intentionally expose his or her own genitals, pubic area, buttocks or
female breast below the top of the areola, with less than a fully
opaque covering in or upon any park or parkway, as defined in
PB1-1..."
Under Minnesota state statute and Minneapolis city ordinance indecent
exposure is prohibited, but neither specifically mentions female
toplessness. The November 18 vote means that female toplessness in
Minneapolis city parks is now allowed under any and all circumstances.
Those in favor of the repeal claim that it is sexist for PB2-21 to
specifically ban exposure of female breasts and that, since men are
allowed to go topless in city parks, women ought to be allowed as
well. But acknowledging that the anatomical differences between men
and women create differing standards of what counts as indecent
exposure is not sexist, it is simply a recognition of reality. Men and
women are different, and repealing bans on female toplessness in the
name of "equality" is part of an ongoing effort to erase
or ignore those differences.
Furthermore, it is perfectly reasonable for families to want to be
able to bring their children to a local park without their sons and
daughters being exposed to partial nudity. Public parks should be
spaces that are welcoming to families, but the Minneapolis Park Board
is willing to give this up in order to advance an agenda.
Minneapolis residents, let the members of the Parks and Recreation
Board know what you think! Families should be able to go to a park
without their children being exposed to partial nudity!
Click here to share this piece and get the contact information for
Minneapolis's Park Board members
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Support LIFE with your holiday shopping!
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Did you know that when you shop with Amazon Smile, Amazon makes a
donation to Minnesota Family Institute at no cost to you?
This is one of the easiest ways to support our mission of advancing
life, family, and religious freedom in Minnesota! You can support
LIFE, FAMILY, and RELIGIOUS FREEDOM while you shop by clicking here
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Our allies at Pro-Life Action Ministries are holding a Christmas
Caroling for Life event on Saturday, December 12. Get more
details at plam.org. **Please note that the details of this event may
be changed due to evolving COVID-19 restrictions. The PLAM website
will always have the latest information.
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From PLAM: "Caroling for Life brings the Christmas message of peace
and joy to the darkness of the abortion facility. Join other
pro-lifers at abortion facilities across the country as we sing our
favorite carols reminding abortion-bound mothers that the salvation of
the world became possible through the tiny baby Jesus! All are
welcome! St. Paul/Minneapolis participants click below to contact
Brian W. or call 651-797-6363. We would love to hear from choir
directors and musicians."
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Educating and Equipping Parents on the Transgender Trend
Get Your Copy of the Minnesota Parent Resource Guide!
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The Parent Resource Guide sheds light on the consequences
transgender ideas have on kids' lives, while equipping parents to play
a positive role in creating a truly welcoming school community.
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Responding to the transgender trend with truth and compassion starts
with the Parent Resource Guide. Get your copy HERE today and
invite a friend to do the same!
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Click to order your copy today:
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for strong families and communities through Christ. As we pivot from a
contentious election to the challenges ahead, we need your support now
more than ever. Click here to give now.
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