A History of Gendered Censorship and the Costs of Faith-Based ‘Porn’ Panics
Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2025 12:29 pm
https://thehumanist.com/magazine/winter ... orn-panics
What happens when a small group of politicians’ faith-fueled crusade for a preferred American culture collides with free speech rights, queer rights and visibility, and secular governance? A recent rash of anti-pornography proposals, like outright bans on porn or age verification laws, provides further evidence that shows how far-right politicians are willing to turn moral panic into policy, no matter how unconstitutional and seemingly outlandish these proposals appear to be.