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Fears about pornography are everywhere, writes psychology professor Joshua B. Grubbs. "Yet many of these concerns lack grounding in what careful scientific research has taught us about pornography use." |
Across most of the scientific literature on porn and its effects, Grubbs writes, "the most consistent finding is that simple narratives like 'porn is bad' or 'porn is good' are flawed." The science doesn't support the claims that pornography leads to addiction and mental health problems. And it doesn't show that it causes violence against women or epidemics of sexual dysfunction. "Some people do become out of control in their use of pornography, but the same can be said of exercise, shopping or even working. Yet, there is no rush to label most of these things as addictive because not every habitual behavior is an addiction." Grubbs writes that it's natural for parents, educators and policymakers to be concerned about children's exposure to sexual media. "But moral panics based on fear and pseudoscience don't lead to effective parenting, education or policy." Read the op-ed at TheHill.com. |
Welcome to The Hill's Views & Opinions newsletter, it's Friday, Jan. 26. I'm Daniel Allott, bringing together a collection of key opinion pieces published from a wide range of voices. |
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Op-eds exploring key issues affecting the U.S. and world: |
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By Gregory Wallance, former federal prosecutor |
Firing on one's own soldiers, often called "friendly fire," has been costly to Israel in the Gaza War. But another kind of friendly fire — reckless, unnecessary statements by Israel's own political and military leaders after Hamas's Oct. 7 attack — could be costly in a different way. |
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By Michael Starr Hopkins, Democratic strategist |
Democrats' aim should be to create a political home where every American, whether a Whole Foods or Dollar Store shopper, finds their place and shared purpose within the party. It's about developing a platform that reflects the diverse tapestry of American life. |
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By Andrew Cuomo, former governor (D-N.Y.) |
What is our border policy, and how did we expect to handle the 2 million immigrants and asylum-seekers who came over the border, and are continuing to come? Right now, there is no Democratic policy or plan, and Americans know it, highlighting Democrats' governmental ineffectiveness and the ideological divides in our party. |
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By Dov Zakheim, former undersecretary of Defense |
It is too late to bemoan the administration's decision to include any immigration provisions in its supplemental request. Any hope for its passage will clearly require concessions to the Republicans — especially those in the House — on border control that would enable them to declare victory as loudly as the Democrats are certain to do. |
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