Sexual freedom in the digital age represents a complex interplay of liberation and censorship, deeply influenced by technological advancements and cultural shifts. The internet has become a pivotal platform for exploring and expressing sexual identities, breaking down traditional barriers, and…
It’s back-to-school season in the US. Unfortunately, for many students in the US, comprehensive sex education won’t be on their class list this September. This month, we’re examining censorship’s impact on sex education with three dedicated and informed sex education…
Abortion Access in the United States has been severely restricted since the Supreme Court Decision, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, in June 2022. Some states rushed to totally ban abortion and related reproductive healthcare, while others protected it in their…
Join us for an enlightening discussion with two eminent figures in the realm of free speech: our esteemed President Ricci Levy and the exceptional Nadine Strossen, past President of the ACLU, author of the just reissued NYU Press Classics edition…
Persons working in the sex industry are often the “canaries in the coal mine” for online censorship. As some of the first workers to face removal from online spaces, they’ve made us aware of the longstanding and widespread censorship of…
Freedom of expression is a fundamental human right. Free Speech is protected in our constitution. Yet, censorship runs rampant - particularly with the advent of social media and the increasing accessibility of expression online. This series has covered various topics…
In the “Censoring of Sexual Freedom” programs, we’ve demonstrated the rampant nature of censorship and how it harms us and our communities. We always discuss how you can fight censorship, but our March program, Speak Loud, Speak Proud: Empowering You…
On January 31, US Senators held a hearing about kids' online safety. For several hours, they grilled CEOs of five different tech companies about their role in keeping their platforms safe for children. The “hearing” was one of the best…
A New Year often means a fresh start. Unfortunately, censorship was not left behind when the clock struck midnight on December 31st. For our first Censorship Series program of the year, we’ll discuss the threats to the freedom of expression…