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@expressivefunction.bsky.social
library of sex, progressive legal scholarship, and the freedom of expression
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August 11, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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When platforms are forced to block “anything that might harm kids,” the result is overreach. A real rights-respecting solution to keeping people safe online is one that's built on user control, privacy, and smart design, not censorship. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
Blocking Access to Harmful Content Will Not Protect Children Online,
The UK is having a moment. In late July, new rules took effect that require all online services available in the UK to assess whether they host content considered harmful to children, and if so,
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From the criminalization of sex work to sex offender registries, a commitment to queer politics requires that we end state practices that treat sex as exceptional, writes Joseph Fischel. inquest.org/sticking-wit...
Sticking with the Sex | Joseph Fischel | INQUEST
From sex work to sex offender registries, a queer politics requires that we end state practices of sex exceptionalism.
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"The adult industry could be decimated, with platforms, creators, and even individuals facing criminal charges. But it’s bigger than adult content—this bill threatens all protected speech. Art, sex education, even shows like Game of Thrones could be targeted." c4osl.org/fight-the-in...
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Post-Katrina, a furious wave of criminalization targeted sex work and Black women in New Orleans over so-called "crimes against nature."

In 'Fire Dreams,' out now from @dukepress.bsky.social @lauramctighe.bsky.social and Women With A Vision share the story of how the community fought back—and won.
How We Rode the Storm | Laura McTighe & Women With A Vision | INQUEST
After Hurricane Katrina, law enforcement criminalized sex work and Black women like never before. We fought back—and won.
inquest.org
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