In this episode of The Non-Prophets, the panel unpacks a troubling new bill—The Interstate Obscenity Definition Act—that threatens to redefine what counts as “obscene” in America. Framed as protecting public decency, the bill could lead to sweeping censorship of porn, LGBTQ+ content, art, and personal expression. The hosts expose the vague language, moral posturing, and religious overtones driving the legislation, and explore how it could impact everything from adult entertainment to free speech. It's not about protecting children—it's about control.

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Interesting Engineering, “New obscenity bill could trigger anti-porn prosecution”
By Aamir Khollam, May 12, 2025

https://interestingengineering.com/culture/new-obscenity-bill-could-trigger-anti-porn-prosecution

The Non-Prophets 24.13.24 with Helen, Rob, Tracy, E.J. 

The Porn Panic Is Back: A 1950s Morality Reboot 📼 Is This Bill the End of Free Expression? 🛑 Obscenity Laws Could Censor Everything—Including You 😬 The Government Wants to Define What’s “Too Sexy” 🧐 Porn, Art, and Freedom: What’s Really at Risk? 🎨 Obscenity Redefined: The Dangerous New Anti-Sex Bill 🚫 Adults Only? Not If Congress Gets Its Way ⚖️ Interstate Obscenity Act: Censorship Disguised as Morality 🕵️ This Law Could Ban Shakespeare, Satire, and Sex Work 📝 Is Your Favorite Movie Now Illegal? Thanks, Congress! 🎬 From OnlyFans to Oscar Films: Who Gets Caught in the Ban? 📲 The Bible Belt Strikes Again: Obscenity vs. Reality 📚 Who Gets to Decide What’s Obscene? 🧠 Rule 34 vs. Rule of Law: Are We All Criminals Now? 💻 Legislation or Inquisition? Obscenity Law Sparks Backlash 🔥

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