Censorship Series

If it has to do with sex or sexual expression, it’s under attack!

Censorship in the United States is at unprecedented levels, despite the fact that the First Amendment protects our rights to freedom of speech and expression. Teachers are losing their jobs for talking about reproductive care, gender (how we see ourselves), and sexual orientation (who we are physically, emotionally and/or romantically attracted to). Books are being pulled off library shelves for containing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender characters. Social media platforms are removing the accounts of sex positive creators, educators and therapists. Legislators are introducing broad and sweeping legislation to limit sexual expression online. If it has to do with sex or sexual expression, it’s under attack!

“The Censoring of Sexual Freedom” is a monthly community virtual gathering featuring conversations with free speech experts and activists discussing the threats of censorship to our Democracy and to our daily lives, and to discover actions we can take to stop the attacks.

Join us for one or all of these programs. Invite your friends to a watch party. Bring your lunch or bring your dinner; cocktails or Coke; water or wine.

Next in the Censorship Series

Defying the Censors: Creative Resistance in the Face of Censorship – Part One
June 27, 2025 • 1:00 pm ET —

We’re thrilled to announce that there’s so much incredible content inspired by these discussions that we’ve decided to expand it into three dynamic parts! Each segment will dive even deeper into the vital conversations, stories, and strategies that connect activism and free expression, offering new perspectives and opportunities for engagement as we celebrate the power…

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Defying the Censors – Part Two
July 15, 2025 • 2:00 pm ET —

It's time for Part Two of our incredible series within a series about Defying the Censors! Activism and free expression go together like peanut butter and jelly. This discussion will spotlight how activists harness free expression as a powerful tool to fight the censorship of sexual freedom. We will showcase artists, writers, performers, and advocates…

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Defying the Censors – Part Three
August 19, 2025 • 1:00 pm ET —

Now, we invite you to join us for the third and final amazing installment of this groundbreaking series! This culminating session promises to be the most inspiring yet, bringing together everything we've learned and experienced so far. Expect powerful moments, fresh voices, and bold ideas as we celebrate the unstoppable spirit of creative resistance. Don’t…

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Past Censorship Series Programs

Unwritten Harm: The Mental Health Impact of Censorship on Sexual Freedom
May 22, 2025 —

Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the growing trend of book banning and its profound impact on LGBTQ+ lives, sexual freedom, and mental health. As efforts to restrict access to LGBTQ+ inclusive literature intensify, the harmful effects on mental well-being become increasingly evident. This panel will explore how book bans deprive LGBTQ+ individuals—especially…

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Weaponizing “Free Speech” to Restrict Sexual Freedom
April 24, 2025 —

Join us for a critical discussion exploring the alarming ways the current presidential administration is exploiting the First Amendment to restrict and limit human and sexual rights. Recent executive orders have rolled back protections for transgender individuals, terminated diversity initiatives, and threatened freedom of speech by mandating how individuals must be addressed. These actions not…

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The Byte Barrier: How Algorithms Are Silencing Our Sexual Voices
March 31, 2025 —

Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion on the evolving landscape of algorithmic censorship and content moderation in sexuality education. As social media platforms grow in influence, automated systems have increasingly been used to regulate what content is visible online, often censoring critical, sex-positive, and LGBTQIA+-inclusive educational materials. This panel will explore the tension between…

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Sexuality, Scholarship, and the Struggle for Free Expression
February 28, 2025 —

How does censorship shape our understanding of sexuality, and what happens when scholars, researchers, and activists confront and challenge those boundaries? This multidisciplinary panel features experts to explore the complex intersections of sexuality, academic inquiry, and free expression. We’ll answer the following questions: What haven’t we been able to learn about due to censorship? What…

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Erotic Electrons: Challenging Censorship in the Sex Tech Era
January 30, 2025 —

This month, we will explore the intersection of sex technology, human rights, and online censorship. Sextech business's struggles are similar to struggles faced by advocates, researchers, and educators in the broader field of sexual rights. Individuals in sextech are navigating restrictive advertising policies, payment platform limitations, and social media bans and encountering the same barriers…

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