The Censorship of Sexual Freedom
The restrictions on and censorship of sex, sexuality, and sexual expression have reached epic levels all over the US. From unconstitutional age verification bills to educational gag orders and shadowbanning or deleting of accounts on social media, there’s no denying…
NSFW Content on Reddit with Dr. Val Webber
Over the past several years, online platforms have changed their attitudes about hosting explicit content on their sites and, in turn, changed their moderation policies. What happens to creators and workers relying on those platforms to market their businesses and…
The Thin Line Between Obscenity and Censorship
Obscenity. Prurient interest. Pornographic. These words and phrases are frequently used to justify censorship in the US. We’ve seen these terms pop up in state and federal legislation nationwide recently. What do they actually mean? We will take a short…
Woodhull Celebrates Banned Books Week
In celebration of Banned Books Week, the Woodhull Freedom Foundation is proud to announce an exciting collaboration with NYC Book Hoes to bring together a panel of distinguished guest speakers for an exciting, relevant conversation about intellectual freedom, freedom of…
We Removed Your Post: Artistic Expression and the Fight Against Online Censorship
The relationship between censorship and art is as old as art itself. Throughout history, politicians and others in positions of power have attempted to suppress the voices of artists to stop dissent, revolution, and cultural transformation. One modern iteration of…