Prostasia Foundation @ProstasiaInc@qoto.org

"It seems that 2023 is the year of banning things on moral - but not empirical - grounds. If we were banning things that had evidence of harm, like high-caliber firearms for personal use, I would be thrilled and would write a far more positive newsletter piece!" https://prostasia.org/newsletter/?email_id=131

When somebody forcibly kisses somebody else without their consent it is sexual harassment. Call it what it is and hold those who engage in it responsible. https://www.politico.eu/article/spanish-football-federation-threatens-legal-action-against-player-kiss-controversy-rubiales/

"While on the surface these bills may feel good to implement - since it means we’re doing something! - in reality these bills won't protect children from abuse, but they do pose a threat to the internet as we know it." https://prostasia.org/newsletter/?email_id=131

"There has been a concerted effort in recent weeks to push through legislation, both domestically in the US and internationally, that would effectively censor the internet in the name of child safety." https://prostasia.org/newsletter/?email_id=131

"Security experts have warned that dehumanizing and inflammatory rhetoric targeted at the LGBTQ+ community could result in acts of violence." https://news.yahoo.com/pride-flag-pays-tribute-california-170931830.html

“It’s a biological thing and they are trying to act like it dose’t exist. By not talking about it you’re shunning it, you’re making more mental health issues and people are left terrified.” https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/08/26/florida-teacher-disney-strange-world-jenna-barbee/

Censorship of legal speech, information, and resources has nothing to do with child protection and it is irresponsible and reckless to conflate it with child protection especially when it does the opposite. https://prostasia.org/campaign/oppose-the-kids-online-safety-act/

"Simply put, queer and trans kids are happier and healthier when they have access to supportive online groups, like the fandom communities I found through fan fiction published on AO3." https://www.teenvogue.com/story/kids-online-safety-act-lgbtq-youth

"To Alberda, the resolution’s language seemed purposely vague; its goal, she believed, was to stop the health department from providing services to LGBTQ+ residents and give the county an excuse to fire her." https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/interactive/2023/michigan-sex-educator-culture-wars/

“these warnings aren't based on actual science or evidence, but on the moral and ideological objections of legislators. It speaks volumes that the Department will not defend the law in the slightest, and can not explain where it came from.” https://www.xbiz.com/news/276266/texas-dept-of-health-and-human-services-refuses-to-answer-questions-about-anti-porn-laws-mandatory-warnings

“If people don’t think anti-gay & trans rhetoric isn’t dangerous, think again.” https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2023/08/loving-mother-murdered-by-man-who-hated-her-pride-flag/

"According to Social Catfish, the amount of money lost by scam victims 20 and younger grew nearly 2500% from 2017 to 2022. During that same period the numbers grew 805% for seniors. That translates into a loss of $210 million for teens."  https://espnswfl.com/2023/08/17/tech-savvy-teens-scammed-at-an-increasingly-faster-rate-than-their-grandparents-in-florida/

"In recent years, legislation that uses claims of “child protection” to justify infringing on privacy, such as the EARN IT Act and KOSA, has become increasingly common." https://prostasia.org/blog/bad-survivors/

"Supporting sex work isn’t the only opinion that’s controversial for a survivor to hold. In fact, any position other than a blind “for the children” approach can raise eyebrows." https://prostasia.org/blog/bad-survivors/

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"The expectations placed on survivors start the moment their abuse occurs with the idea that they have a responsibility to report what happened." https://prostasia.org/blog/bad-survivors/

“Some of the risk we see for queer youth is because they have greater barriers to disclosure,” Stroebel said. “They feel they will be blamed, shamed, in some parts because of who they are.” https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2023/08/queer-youth-are-increasingly-using-the-internet-to-find-safe-spaces-its-putting-them-in-danger/

"The coalition maintains the bills are discriminatory and violate the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution by singling out medical care for transgender youths." https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/illinois-ag-joins-challenge-transgender-care-laws-18294848.php

"Mullin agreed, saying that part of the reason why KOSA has so much bipartisan support is because both Democrats and Republicans are in favor of censoring opposing viewpoints and are "assuming the censorship will go their way." https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/08/the-kids-online-safety-act-isnt-all-right-critics-say/