Counter-protester holds up a sign near Amazing.net at 135 King Street, Northampton in 2006Porn defenders will claim that it’s about love for women, an expression of art, not violence. TalkBackNorthampton, one of our more vigorous opponents for a time, prominently displays this graphic on its home page:In the post, “I support pornography”, blogger Libby Spencer leads […]
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Massachusetts Legislators Aim to Expand Rape to Include Forms of Deceit (explicit language)
The February 28 Republican reports on a bill just filed that aims to expand the state’s rape law to include certain cases of fraud and deceit, not just physical force. Proponents said existing law must be tightened after a Westfield man allegedly had sex with his brother’s girlfriend while posing as his brother in a […]
Orlando Weekly Drops Adult-Services Ads in Wake of Police Sting; “Operation Weekly Shame”
The Orlando Sentinel reports welcome news on February 28: Orlando Weekly to stop accepting adult-services ads – state drops charges…Orlando Weekly Inc., which had been accused of aiding prostitution through its advertising, made the deal with prosecutors, who dropped 18 charges against the company, including a count of racketeering…The agreement came during a brief hearing […]
Now Showing at Amazing.net: The War on Privacy and Consent (explicit)
A major argument advanced by our opponents is that we have no right to criticize the actions of consenting adults. On 3/16/07, Activist Scott commented: I want consenting adults to be able to do, purchase, and view whatever material they want. I may not like what choices people make, or what they say, but I […]
Setback for Love Shack in Johns Creek, Georgia
Our tireless friends in the young city of Johns Creek brought our attention to a welcome article in today’s Johns Creek Post. Johns Creek is a suburb of Atlanta. A Fulton County Superior Court Judge approved the city’s request for a permanent injunction against the Love Shack, an alleged porn shop. Judge Ural Glanville found that Love […]
Amazing.net: Making Nazis Sexy (explicit)
Plenty of movies have been made about the Nazi regime, but only the porn industry expects you to orgasm to it. Now on sale at Amazing.net/Goflix.com, you’ll find Nazi Torture Castle (explicit link). We blurred the genitalia on the woman below, but otherwise here is the box cover as we found it, complete with crematorium:See also:Gazette: “Students get glimpse […]
Stop Porn Culture and Wheelock College Announce a Summer Institute, July 8-11, Boston, MA
We are pleased to publicize the following announcement from Stop Porn Culture:Media Madness: The Impact of Sex, Violence and Commercial Culture on Adults, Children and SocietyA Summer Institute for Educators, Students, Human Service Professionals, Activists and ParentsJuly 8-11, 2008, Wheelock College, BostonFor the 14th consecutive year, Wheelock College is offering a very popular summer institute […]
Sex Trafficking Conference, April 2-4, McAllen, TX
The Women’s Studies Committee of South Texas College announces the 2008 Sex Trafficking Conference. It will take place during April 2-4 at South Texas College – Pecan Campus, 3201 West Pecan Boulevard, McAllen, TX.Proposals for papers, panels and roundtables will be accepted through February 20. Topics may include: The nature and causes behind the growing demand […]
GENDER AND JUSTICE Conference, March 28-29, Costa Mesa, CA
The Center for Women’s Studies at Vanguard University announces the CWS GENDER AND JUSTICE Conference. This conference will take place during March 28-29 at Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, CA. Registration is $69 ($49 if you register by February 20). The program: Friday – March 28 2008 12:00 – 2:00 pm Registration 2:00 – 5:00 pm Plenary […]
Call for Contributions: The Art of Resistance: Creative Writings on Prostitution
We are pleased to publicize the following announcement:Call for Contributions: The Art of Resistance: Creative Writings on ProstitutionDeadline: September 15, 2008Prostitution is an issue that impacts everyone in that its harm remains invisible due to systemic racism, classism, sexism, and histories of colonialism. As we make our way into the 21st century creative writing will […]