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In recent months, a disturbing trend has emerged in various cities across the United States: fraudulent World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) events being advertised online, only to leave hopeful participants in the lurch. These deceptive listings, often linked to a man named Stephen Franks, have caused significant confusion and frustration among the WNBR community.

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Would you rather be stuck in a forest with a man or a bear? 

Overwhelmingly, women have chosen the bear in this thought experiment across social media. It’s not a setup to say men are bad, but given that there’s no way to know who’s dangerous until it’s too late, women have to play the odds and assume all men are dangerous based on either personal experience or what has become normalized in society.

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Linda Weber has emerged victorious in the recent American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) presidential election, securing a significant win with a 70/30 margin. Garnering approximately 2,210 votes against her opponent’s 982, Linda's triumph signals a new direction for AANR amidst growing calls for reform and modernization.

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Thirty eight years ago, on June 21, 1986, seven women, led by Ramona Santorelli and Mary Lou Schloss, were arrested in Cobbs Hill Park, Rochester, New York, for removing their shirts and exposing their breasts. This act of civil disobedience aimed to challenge a state law that prohibited women from being topless in public while allowing men to do so, highlighting the gender discrimination inherent in the law and asserting their right to equal treatment.

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Goodland Country Club in Hackettstown, New Jersey, one of the nation’s oldest traditional nudist clubs, quietly closed its doors this spring. In a March 25th statement posted on both the club’s Facebook page and their website, owner and president Jack Korzilius announced his retirement and the immediate shutdown of all facilities, including the sun field, pool, sauna, and hot tub. This closure marks the end of a ninety-year-old institution. Korzilius, who has owned the resort for the past fifty years, expressed heartfelt gratitude to loyal patrons, reflecting on the cherished memories and rich legacy of this historic naturist landmark.

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Wreck Beach, Vancouver’s renowned clothing-optional sanctuary, is facing a contentious debate following changes implemented by Metro Vancouver. Aimed at improving safety and accessibility, these changes have sparked significant backlash from longtime visitors and naturists, who argue that the alterations have compromised their privacy and the beach’s unique character.

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The Kinsey Institute at Indiana University (IU), a pioneering center for the study of human sexuality, has faced significant political challenges over the past year. Initially threatened by defunding and potential restructuring, the Institute’s future was uncertain. However, recent developments have brought relief and stability to this important research center, with crucial updates emerging in March 2024.

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Brett Marcus Cook reviews Kino Lorber's Blu-ray release of vintage nudist documentaries, including "10 Days in a Nudist Camp" (1952). Cook explores the film's patchwork composition, blending footage from multiple sources, and its unique focus on dance and physical movement. They highlight the film's connection to early 20th-century nudism and its spiritual essence. Despite the chaotic editing, Cook appreciates the film's expressive depiction of nudist ideals, setting it apart from more exploitative works in the genre. 🪐

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The American Association for Nude Recreation stands at a crossroads, grappling with an existential crisis that jeopardizes its future. In recent weeks, the premier American nudist organization has faced mounting discontent among volunteers and staff, resignations and personnel upheavals, and PR issues arising from poor communications and questionable decisions. These immediate challenges, coupled with a broader trend of declining membership, have sparked deep introspection and urgent calls for reform. This moment of reckoning is heightened by the important decision members must now make in electing a new president.

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Internet age verification bills are emerging nationwide. Several have been signed into law. According to the Free Speech Coalition’s May 28, 2024 update, “Bills in Alabama, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Tennessee were enacted in the last two months, bringing the total number of states with age verification laws to 18.” The stated intent of age verification laws is to keep minors from accessing pornography sites. This, of course, is a reasonable effort. However, problems arise when a state attempts to define what constitutes “harmful to minors,” and First Amendment concerns emerge when website owners are compelled to limit or censor their content to comply with these laws.

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