Porn Industry Spends $100K On Ads Trying To Convince Young Men To Vote For Kamala Harris

Recently, it was revealed that an organization called "Hands Off My Porn" has launched a campaign, reportedly spending $100,000 on ads to convince young men to vote for Kamala Harris in the upcoming election. Their motive? To prevent more age verification laws from going into effect—a development they fear could significantly affect their profit margins by making it harder for underage and anonymous users to access explicit material.

Studies have shown the detrimental effects of pornography on mental health, relationships, and perceptions of sex. The pervasive nature of pornography, especially in the digital age, normalizes misogyny, violent behavior, and a transactional view of intimacy. It’s an industry that has been linked to trafficking, abuse, and exploitation—particularly of children and young women, often coerced or manipulated into participating in degrading acts.

Multiple studies have also shown how porn consumption rewires the brain, leading to addiction, unrealistic expectations, and issues with intimacy. Many people find themselves trapped in cycles of shame, addiction, and loneliness, further feeding the demand for more extreme and dehumanizing content. The idea that porn empowers people or that it's an expression of freedom is a lie—a lie the industry has been peddling for years while banking billions in the process.

The porn industry thrives on addiction, so why should any of us believe that this industry’s concern is rooted in protecting freedoms rather than shielding its massive, unchecked profits? They claim that age verification laws infringe on personal rights, yet these same companies have no issues about exploiting people for capital gain. Their sudden political activism isn’t about freedom; it’s about preserving the status quo, where the porn industry remains under-regulated, and accountability is a distant afterthought.

Why the Porn Industry Favors Democrats

Republicans have historically been more aggressive in pushing for regulations that impact the porn industry, resulting in significant setbacks for the industry in various states. These efforts have often centered on protecting children, promoting public health, and ensuring accountability for content distribution.

Age Verification Laws

Republican-led states like Utah and Louisiana have been pioneers in passing age verification laws for accessing pornographic websites. These laws require users to provide proof of age before entering porn sites, directly reducing access for minors and significantly impacting website traffic in these states. The industry has fought back, citing privacy concerns, but the results have been clear—less traffic and fewer opportunities to exploit underage users.

Similarly, in several conservative states, such as Utah, pornography has been officially declared a public health crisis, which paves the way for more restrictive legislation, public awareness campaigns, and educational initiatives aimed at limiting exposure to porn, particularly among younger demographics. These efforts hurt the industry by stigmatizing porn consumption and reducing demand.

SESTA/FOSTA (2018)

The Republican-supported "Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act" (SESTA) and "Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act" (FOSTA) were landmark victories in regulating online content. These bills made it easier to hold platforms accountable for sex trafficking facilitated through their content, which hit porn companies hard. Major platforms had to rethink how they allow explicit content and implement stricter moderation, cutting into the industry’s ability to operate with impunity.

Under Republican administrations, there have also been more aggressive efforts to enforce federal obscenity laws, particularly targeting extreme content. These prosecutions have historically served as a deterrent to producing and distributing particularly harmful or illegal pornography. The threat of prosecution under Republican leadership limits what the industry can legally distribute.

In contrast, Democrats have generally shown little to no interest in pursuing these kinds of regulations, often citing concerns about privacy, free speech, or sexual freedom. This unregularted approach has made the porn industry favor Democratic candidates who are less likely to pass restrictive laws that impact their profits. In fact, many Democrats argue that age verification laws could infringe on privacy rights or unfairly target adult consumers. This has made them less likely to support similar measures, allowing the porn industry to flourish with fewer obstacles.

The porn industry recognizes that a Democratic-led government is less likely to enact harsh regulations. As a result, they’ve increased their financial contributions and lobbying efforts toward Democratic candidates. That’s why organizations like "Hands Off My Porn" desperately want Kamala Harris over Trump--because she will protect their profits.

Closing Thoughts

This willingness of the Democratic Party to align with industries like porn exposes a troubling contradiction: how can a party that claims to stand for women's rights, mental health, and the well-being of children continue to look the other way when it comes to the real-world harms inflicted by the porn industry? Are they really going to keep ignoring the harmful impact of a business that thrives on addiction and exploitation because they’re willing to cut a campaign check?

The rise of easily accessible pornography has been devastating to young men and women alike, distorting views on sex, relationships, and consent before they’ve even had a chance to develop a healthy understanding of these concepts. Parents, educators, and even young adults themselves have been calling for better regulation to shield minors from this toxic content.

It's time for all of our leaders to listen.

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