Since 1996, Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act has governed speech online speech. Like any law, Section 230 is imperfect. But as I wrote a few weeks ago, it is, in practice, the “First Amendment of the Internet,” a…
By Tess Joseph Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act protects freedom of speech online. Advocates call it the “First Amendment of the Internet.” In the words of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Section 230 is “perhaps the most influential law to protect…
Join us as we celebrated the 2019 Vicki Sexual Freedom Award recipients, Nadine Smith and Kate Kendell, two spectacular sexual freedom and human rights champions. Nadine's award was presented by Woodhull Freedom Foundation President and founder, Ricci Levy, and Board…
After living with the fallout of FOSTA for over a year, online platforms continue to sanitize the internet of any sexually-oriented expression. Sex workers have especially felt the brunt of the new law, as their safety and harm reduction tools…
FOSTA greatly expands the legal risks involved in hosting individuals' speech online and creates a new federal crime prohibiting online promotion or facilitation of prostitution. It does little to reduce human trafficking and puts sex workers in danger. The law…
Religion in general and Christianity in particular are used to perpetuate a divide between "sacred" and "profane" parts of ourselves. This divide is an illusion which is both harmful and unnecessary. This workshop was designed primarily to address the needs…
The religious motif, "Sex is dangerous and a sin that must be controlled" is found in all anti-sex religions but, especially within US Christianity. This religiously-grounded teaching of dis-ease however, can be countered with the antidote: a pleasure-centered Christianity. Taught…
Join us as we aim to give a broad overview on the path to decriminalizing sex work nationally, taking into account the pandemic and national focus on Black Lives Matter and racial justice. This panel will feature advocates and policy…
No matter what happens on November 3, what can we do now to prepare to fight like hell after the election? If Biden wins, what can be done immediately with executive orders? How can we influence his policy priorities? If…
