The star sings selections from his career in theater and film, as well as a sprinkling of other songs, in a friendly and energetic show at Radio City Music Hall.

An exhibition at New Yorks Scandinavia House features art and music by black Americans who moved to northern Europe in search of a safe haven from segregation and discrimination.

As is custom, Apple rolled out software updates to all its platforms at once today. All users should now have access to the public releases of iOS 18.3, macOS Sequoia 15.3, watchOS 11.3, iPadOS 15.3, tvOS 15.3, and visionOS 2.3.Also, as usual, the iOS update is the meatiest of the bunch. Most of the changes relate to Apple Intelligence, a suite of features built on deep learning models. The first Apple Intelligence features were introduced in iOS 18, with additional ones added in iOS 18.1 and iOS 18.2iOS 18.3 doesn't add any significant new features to Apple Intelligenceinstead, it tweaks what's already there. Whereas Apple Intelligence was opt-in in previous OS versions, it is now on by default in iOS 18.3 on supported devices.For the most part, that shouldn't be a noticeable change for the majority of users, except for one thing: notification summaries. As we've reported, the feature that summarizes large batches of notifications using a large language model is hit-and-miss at best.For most apps, not much has changed on that front, but Apple announced that with iOS 18.3, it's temporarily disabling notification summaries for apps from the "News & Entertainment" category in light of criticisms by the BBC and others about how the feature was getting the substance of headlines wrong. The feature will still mess up summarizing your text messages and emails, though.Apple says it has changed the presentation of summaries to make it clearer that they are distinct from other, non-AI generated summaries and that they are in beta and may be inaccurate.Other updates include one to visual intelligence, a feature available on the most recent phones that gives you information on objects your camera is focused on. It can now identify more plants and animals, and you can create calendar events from flyers or posters seen in your viewfinder.

Broadband bulk billing FCC chair helps ISPs and landlords make deals that renters cant escape Brendan Carr dumps plan to ban bulk billing deals that lock renters into one ISP. Jon Brodkin Jan 27, 2025 4:13 pm | 7 Credit: Getty Images | Javier Zayas Photography Credit: Getty Images | Javier Zayas Photography Story textSizeSmallStandardLargeWidth *StandardWideLinksStandardOrange* Subscribers only Learn moreFederal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has dropped the previous administration's proposal to ban bulk billing deals that require tenants to pay for a specific provider's Internet service.In March 2024, then-Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel proposed a ban on arrangements in which "tenants are required to pay for broadband, cable, and satellite service provided by a specific communications provider, even if they do not wish to take the service or would prefer to use another provider."Rosenworcel's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking was opposed by Internet providers and sat on the FCC's list of items on circulation throughout 2024 without any final vote, despite the commission having a 3-2 Democratic majority at the time. Carr, who was elevated to the chairmanship by President Trump, emptied the list of items under consideration by commissioners on Friday.With bulk billing deals in which a company agrees to provide service to every tenant of a building, residents are billed a prorated share of the total cost. Tenants may be billed by either the landlord or the telco provider. Bulk billing contracts are only banned by the FCC when they give a provider the exclusive right to access and serve a building. But when tenants are forced to pay for one provider's service, other providers aren't likely to see much opportunity in entering the building.Technically, Rosenworcel's plan would have allowed bulk billing arrangements to continue as long as tenants are given the ability to opt out of them. In March, Rosenworcel's office said her plan would "increase competition for communications service in these buildings by making it more profitable for competitive providers to deploy service in buildings where it is currently too expensive to serve consumers because tenants are required to take a certain provider's service.""Too often, tenants living in these households are forced to pay high prices with limited choices for Internet or other services," Rosenworcel's office said in March, arguing that her plan would "lower costs and address the lack of choice for broadband services" in apartments, condos, and public housing.Lobby groups thank new FCC chairHousing industry lobby groups praised Carr in a press release issued by the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC), National Apartment Association (NAA), and Real Estate Technology and Transformation Center (RETTC). "His decision to withdraw the proposal will ensure that millions of consumersrenters, homeowners and condominium ownerswill continue to reap the benefits of bulk billing," the press release said.The industry press release claims that bulk billing agreements negotiated between property owners and Internet service providers "typically secur[e] high-speed Internet for renters at rates up to 50 percent lower than standard retail pricing" and remove "barriers to broadband adoption like credit checks, security deposits, equipment rentals, or installation fees.""Bulk billing arrangements have made high-speed internet more accessible and affordable for millions of Americans, especially for low-income renters and seniors living in affordable housing," NMHC President Sharon Wilson Gno said.While the FCC prohibits deals in which a service provider has the exclusive right to access and serve a building, there are other ways in which competitors can be effectively shut out of buildings. In 2022, the FCC said its existing rules weren't strong enough and added a ban on exclusive revenue-sharing agreements between landlords and ISPs in multi-tenant buildings. The revenue-sharing ban was approved 40, including votes from both Rosenworcel and Carr.Comcast, Charter, Cox, and cable lobby group NCTA opposed Rosenworcel's plan for a bulk billing ban, saying that "interfering with the ability of building owners to offer these arrangements to their tenants will result in higher broadband and video prices and other harms for consumers, with questionable and limited benefits."Carr issued a statement today, saying, "During the Biden-Harris Administration, FCC leadership put forward a 'bulk billing' proposal that could have raised the price of Internet service for Americans living in apartments by as much as 50 percent. This regulatory overreach from Washington would have hit families right in their pocketbooks at a time when they were already hurting from the last administration's inflationary policies. That is why you saw a broad and bipartisan coalition of groups opposing the plan. After all, seniors, students, and low-income individuals would have been hit particularly hard." Carr also said that he plans more actions "to reverse the last administration's costly regulatory overreach."Deals preserve in-building monopoliesConsumer advocacy group Public Knowledge and 30 other groups urged the FCC to approve Rosenworcel's proposal in July. "As they exist now, bulk billing arrangements sacrifice consumer choice to preserve in-building monopolies at the expense of tenants," the groups said in a letter to the commission. "For the many tenants trapped with high-cost or less-capable Internet that does not meet their needs, an opt-out option provides a vital escape. This is especially true for those eligible for low-income plans or Lifeline subsidy, which by definition are not available in a bulk billing arrangement."Because Rosenworcel's plan was in the form of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the FCC would have sought public comments before making a final decision. "The best way to determine whether bulk billing does more harm or more good, whether providers genuinely need 100 percent sign up to make service viable, or other questions as to whether allowing opt out better serves the public by offering more competition, is to move forward with the item," the advocacy groups' letter said.John Bergmayer, legal director at Public Knowledge, told Ars today that a bulk billing ban would have made the commission's rules more effective "by eliminating one of the ways that landlords, HOAs, and telecom and cable companies collaborate to bypass the intended effort of those rules, and require people to pay for Internet service they don't want or need. It's a shame. The arguments on the pro-bulk-billing side were spurious or overblown, and the MTE [multiple tenant environments] access rules have broad, bipartisan support, as well as a lot of industry support."Jon BrodkinSenior IT ReporterJon BrodkinSenior IT Reporter Jon is a Senior IT Reporter for Ars Technica. He covers the telecom industry, Federal Communications Commission rulemakings, broadband consumer affairs, court cases, and government regulation of the tech industry. 7 Comments

Eliane Boucher is a 43-year-old mother of two living in Cranston, Rhode Island.She took a part time, seasonal job in retail after being made redundant from her remote senior position.She said it has been refreshing to see coworkers in person. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Eliane Boucher. It has been edited for length and clarity.After my company's acquisition, I was laid off from my senior director role. I had watched much of my team already impacted by the layoffs, so I could see my own layoff coming. It was tough to find out when it became official, but at least I had time to prepare for what was next.Since my job would be phased out starting in August 2024, I started looking for other jobs similar to the one I'd had. When I saw that there weren't many being advertised, I widened my search to include the types of job responsibilities I enjoyed, even if they were in different industries. The problem is that there aren't many jobs right now to apply for in my niche area especially as the tech industry has been hit so hard.I needed a job to provide for my familyAs a single parent to two children, the financial impact of not having a job was looming from the moment I found out my job was being phased out. I set aside some money, but facing a long period of not having income and chipping away at my savings was scary.I knew unemployment alone wouldn't provide enough for a single-income household to survive.But it wasn't only the money I was thinking about. In fact, I was more worried about the mental health impact of sitting at home every day, all day, looking for jobs, and waiting for people to respond to my applications. It's demoralizing and a recipe for depression. I do better when I'm over-scheduled probably related to my ADHD.In October 2024, I had an email from an outdoor retail shop I have shopped at, respect, and love asking people to apply for part time, seasonal work over the holidays.I found out through research that in Rhode Island, I could earn a certain percentage of money from a part time job and still collect unemployment. It would be a way to boost my income without sacrificing unemployment payments.Since taking on shifts while continuing to look for another full-time job, I have loved seeing coworkers in person and getting dressed up to leave the house.I love helping peopleOne thing I know about myself is that I need meaning and purpose in my work. If I'm going to get out of bed and spend hours working, I want to feel that what I'm doing has value.When working in digital health, the purpose was found in macro level things where I was focused on the greater food and micro level things where I helped my colleagues push projects along.In the retail setting, meaning and purpose can be found, too. Like in helping a customer get what they need perhaps someone who has lost a lot of weight and doesn't know what size they are or a woman whose husband has just been diagnosed with cancer and needs a new pair of shoes. These seem like small problems to help people fix, but I can help ease their stress and feel I am doing something good. That feeling makes me excited to go back the next day to see who I'd meet and what problems I could solve.I've learned important skillsI've also learned that people working in retail have to be very quick to identify the customer's type and what level of help they need from me and then actually help them.In my previous role, I dealt with customers and supported sales teams. I had to think about who my stakeholders were and how to pitch a message and change things for them. It's the same in retail but in hyperdrive.You'll have multiple customers in a single day. They all have different personalities, needs, and price points. You have to work quickly with each one, adjusting your communication style and tactics on the fly. It's a really strong skill set. We probably under-appreciate it as a lower-end, less desirable type of job generally, but the skills you get in sales and people management are huge.I'll probably still work shifts after I find a full-time jobI'm not trying to glamorize retail work I know there are a lot of downsides to it. It can be very hard work, is often underpaid, and you might get difficult customers. Even though I worked in retail when I was much younger, already appreciative of how hard the job can be, my recent retail work has made me sympathetic and empathetic. I can joke with the person who is the grocery store clerk about how difficult it has been because I'm in their shoes.Even once I get another full-time job, I hope to continue taking shifts here and there to continue working in the retail setting.

Breeze Airways reported its first quarterly profit since launching flights in May 2021.Breeze contrasts with budget competitors Spirit and Frontier, which are both struggling post-COVID.Breeze's niche routes and premium offerings give it an edge over its larger low-cost rivals.Some budget airlines in the US are struggling, but not Breeze Airways. The startup carrier on Thursday announced its first quarterly profit since launching in May 2021, a feat its CEO attributed to lucrative first-class seats, a flexible Airbus A220 fleet, and a niche route structure nothing like those used by competing Spirit or Frontier Airlines. The privately held company said it earned more than $200 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, with an operating margin of over 4%. It said the full-year earnings of more than $680 million represent a 78% increase year over year.Because Breeze is not publicly traded, only some financials like those self-reported or those published by the government are available to compare against competitors. This makes the full scope of the reported profit unclear. Some public figures suggest it's a significant improvement over its third-quarter margin of -21%."I think, just overall, there's a stronger environment in the industry," Breeze CEO David Neeleman told Business Insider. "You've seen that from the earnings by other airlines, that, for the most part, they are doing better than they did last year."Breeze's profitability comes as many budget rivals have failed to turn a full-year profit since the COVID-19 pandemic halted travel and sent shockwaves through the industry. That's a 180-degree shift from before, when some low-cost airlines were growing faster than many mainline competitors. Now, they face significant headwinds as travelers opt for more premium options offered by mainline carriers and grapple with continued high costs.Niche routes allow Breeze to avoid tough competitionNeeleman, known for launching five airlines including JetBlue, said Breeze is the sole operator on nearly 90% of its 220 nonstop routes. It avoids major airports to focus on underserved communities, such as Vero Beach, Florida, Mobile, Alabama, and New Haven, Connecticut."If you live in Islip [New York] and now you can fly into Vero Beach, you don't have to fly to Orlando and drive two hours, or West Palm and drive two hours," he said. "It makes things easier."He said Spirit and Frontier can't operate in the same markets as Breeze because they cannot sustain their larger Airbus A320 family airplanes. Breeze's fleet of 33 smaller A220 and 13 regional Embraer aircraft are easier to fill.Neeleman said the A220 is particularly efficient for short and medium-haul flying, providing Breeze with more flexibility and customers with more route choices."I went to our yield management team the other day and asked, what markets do you need more of, and which ones do you need less of," Neeleman said. "They said we just need more planes." The destinations that Breeze flies to are largely underserved communities. Breeze Airway He said that the carrier is phasing out its Embraer fleet, noting that consolidating maintenance and crew members into one aircraft type will simplify the business and lower costs.Spirit and Frontier, on the other hand, have tried to lure customers away from mainline American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines by offering cheap tickets at major airports in places like New York, California, and the Southeast.In its earnings call this month, United CEO Scott Kirby said he doesn't "see how it's possible" for low-cost carriers to profitably fly to larger airports because governments have "priced low-cost carriers out of the market."The fees to fly into large cities are high, but budget carriers are also impacted by congestion, which leads to longer taxi times. This makes turning planes around quickly one of the keystones of a budget business model much more difficult.Struggling to stay afloat in these expensive, oversaturated airports, Spirit and Frontier have adjusted their networks, cut dozens of routes, slashed capacity by flying fewer planes, and withdrawn from some markets.Breeze has offered premium amenities since its inceptionLow-cost carriers have traditionally equipped their planes with no-frills cabins, which have minimal legroom, no recline, and offer no freebies like snacks and WiFi. Even water costs extra.Breeze, however, launched the business with a different mindset. From day one, it installed extra legroom seats and regular coach ones that recline as part of its strategy to be a "Seriously Nice" airline.In mid-2022, it introduced first-class loungers.All of its fleet's economy seats offer more legroom than Spirit and Frontier's basic seats, and free amenities like movies on a personal device. Customers can bundle their fares to include perks like food and bags.Neeleman said he recognized the evolution of premium preference and approached it like a math equation."When you add first class on an A220, you only lose one seat per row, so we need about 50% more for the average fare for first class," he said, noting A220s only have five seats across in coach whereas A320s have six. "If we can get 60 or 70%, great, anything more than 50 it's a net positive for us." Breeze's A220 fleet offers five economy seats across. The first-class cabin is 22. Taylor Rains/Business Insider Spirit and Frontier have had to play catchup there, too. Mainline carriers' cheaper basic economy fares, which often come with perks like a free carry-on, WiFi, drinks and snacks, and in-flight entertainment, have further poached business.Budget carriers have added some similar amenities to remain competitive, like adding new business-class-like seats, offering new bundling options, and waiving most change and cancel fees.

The Logoff is a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here.Welcome to The Logoff. Today, I want to focus on Donald Trumps decision to fire more than a dozen internal government watchdogs, a move that has real implications for government accountability and checks on Trumps power.What just happened? On Friday, Trump fired a dozen or more inspectors general, internal watchdogs tasked with investigating federal inefficiency, incompetence, and corruption. Trump did not give a reason for the dismissals, nor did the administration provide a list of who was fired. (Thats why the exact count of fired officials has varied by news outlet.)Why does this matter? Inspectors general are a thorn in the side of administrations, as they often uncover practices that are embarrassing (or worse) to the president and his appointees. But they are a necessary check on the abuse of power, as their broad oversight authority and, critically, their independence helps them reveal errors and malfeasance. In a massive government moving around trillions of dollars, thats critical, as theres plenty of potential for waste and plenty of incentives for corruption.Can Trump do this? Its complicated. Congress passed a law in 2022 requiring the president to give a rationale (and 30 days notice) to Congress before firing an IG. Trumps Friday night firings which included neither notice to Congress nor a specific rationale pretty clearly violate that law. However, some legal experts dont believe the 2022 law is constitutional, and so it will likely fall to the courts. Is this normal? No. Its not unheard of for a president to fire an IG. Joe Biden fired the IG of a federal railroad board after an investigation found the IG had created a hostile work environment (though some congressional Republicans found fault with Bidens stated rationale). Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Ronald Reagan fired IGs as well. But by ignoring the law to fire more than a dozen IGs on his first week, Trump is engaging in a naked power grab.And with that, its time to log off ...You are where your attention is. So begins the latest episode of Voxs The Gray Area podcast with guest Chris Hayes. What follows is an excellent conversation about the many pulls on our attention in modern life, the importance of focus, and how to find balance. I cannot recommend it highly enough, and you can listen here.Youve read 1 article in the last monthHere at Vox, we're unwavering in our commitment to covering the issues that matter most to you threats to democracy, immigration, reproductive rights, the environment, and the rising polarization across this country.Our mission is to provide clear, accessible journalism that empowers you to stay informed and engaged in shaping our world. By becoming a Vox Member, you directly strengthen our ability to deliver in-depth, independent reporting that drives meaningful change.We rely on readers like you join us.Swati SharmaVox Editor-in-ChiefSee More:

The makers of Assassin's Creed is set to scrap 185 jobs including closing one of its offices in Leamington, Warwickshire - Ubisoft said the move is to reduce costsTech20:37, 27 Jan 2025Updated 21:08, 27 Jan 2025'This should impact 185 employees overall'(Image: LightRocket via Getty Images)Gaming giant Ubisoft is set to scrap one of its UK studios amid cuts across the business.Workers at the office in Leamington, Warwickshire will soon be out of a job as the company scraps a total of 185 rolwa. A small number of the team are set to be retained under remote contracts, reports say.Another UK office based in Newcastle will also be downsized as others abroad including in Dsseldorf, Germany and Stockholm, Sweden are also shrunk. Ubisoft has set the development to reduce costs.The company has some major gaming franchises to its name, including Assassins Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs and Rayman.Ubisoft is known for Assassin's Creed(Image: Ubisoft)"As part of our ongoing efforts to prioritise projects and reduce costs that ensure long-term stability at Ubisoft, we have announced targeted restructurings at Ubisoft Dsseldorf, Ubisoft Stockholm and Ubisoft Reflections and the permanent closure of Ubisoft Leamington site," a Ubisoft spokesperson said in a statement to gaming news website Eurogame."Unfortunately, this should impact 185 employees overall. We are deeply grateful for their contributions and are committed to supporting them through this transition."Eurogamer said the veteran team known as Ubisoft Reflections had worked closely with the Leamington office on so-called AAA game development. This tag is used to refer to games that are popular and with a big budget. Assassin's Creed Shadows is just weeks away from release(Image: Ubisoft)The layoffs come as a number of less-than-impressive game launches, including the big budget Star Wars Outlaws and delays to Assassins Creed Shadows, the mega franchise's next instalment.In a statement earlier this month, Ubisoft boss Yves Guillemot said the company was taking decisive steps.It said: We made good progress on the strategic and execution reviews initiated a few months ago and are confident that this will position Ubisoft for a stronger future."We have taken decisive steps to reshape the Group in order to deliver best-in-class player experiences, enhance operational efficiency and maximise value creation. We also recently appointed leading advisors and are actively exploring various strategic and capitalistic options to unlock the full value potential of our assets. We are convinced that there are several potential paths to generate value from Ubisoft's assets and franchises."Additionally, we are all behind our teams' efforts to create the most ambitious Assassin's Creed opus of the franchise and made the decision to provide an extra month of development to Shadows in order to better incorporate the player feedback gathered over the past three months that will enable us to fully deliver on the potential of the game and finish the year on a strong note."Article continues belowFor the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.RECOMMENDED

By Thomas Maxwell Published January 27, 2025 | Comments (0) | Pebble's founder is bringing the no-frills smartwatch back from the dead. Eric Limer/Gizmodo Theres some good news to share for Pebble fans: The no-frills smartwatch is making a comeback. The Verge spoke to Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky today, who says he was able to convince Google to open-source the smartwatchs operating system. Migicovsky is in the early stages of prototyping a new watch and spinning up a company again under a to-be-announced new name. Founded back in 2013, Pebble was initially funded on Kickstarter and created smartwatches with e-ink displays that nailed the basics. They could display notifications, let users control their music, and last 5-7 days on a charge thanks to their displays that are akin to what you find on a Kindle. The watches came in at affordable prices too, and they could work across both iOS and Android. Pebble was an underdog in a game against giants like Apple and Google. It made timepieces that were more like watches with smart features built-in, rather than gadgets that feature a watch. They were watches for people who wanted something close to an actual watch. And Pebble was early to the game too, but it fell into the trap of raising venture capital funding and got in over its skis trying to scale too fast, too quickly. It is a fate that has befallen many hardware startups. Venture capitalists seek to multiply their investment in a ten-year timeframe requiring startups to release new products at a rapid pace and try and gain market share as fast as possible. Pebble released iterations including the Pebble Steel, which was a dressier version that could be worn with a suit, and a version with a round screen instead of a squircle. When hardware startups overextend themselves by scaling up production and marketing and the sales do not materialize, however, they find themselves out of money and out of time. Releasing new hardware products is not as easy or fast as iterating on a web app until it starts to work. The small startup simply could not compete against the likes of Apple for mass market consumers. Pebble was eventually forced to sell itself to Fitbit for a reported $23 million, much less than the company raised in its lifetime. Fitbit itself was later acquired by Google as it struggled to compete against Apple in the mass market and Garmin on the niche end. Pebbles technology was essentially lost to time in the labyrinth of a large tech company with other prioritiesGoogles Pixel Watch 3 is good, but is integrated with Fitbit software and lacks the essence of what Pebble users appreciated most. The fact that Google listened to Migicovsky and agreed to open-source Pebbles software tells you how much it cares about the tech.Migicovsky says that he still yearns for a Pebble-like experience, and nothing has since satisfied him. For the things I want out of it, like a good e-paper screen, long battery life, good and simple user experience, hackable, theres just nothing, he told The Verge. Fans of Pebble will be happy to know that whatever new smartwatch Migicovsky releases, it will be almost identical to what came before. Were building a spiritual, not successor, but clone of Pebble, he says, because theres not that much I actually want to change. Migicovsky plans to keep the software open-source and allow anyone to customize it for their watches. Theres going to be the ability for anyone who wants to, to take Pebble source code, compile it, run it on their Pebbles, build new Pebbles, build new watches. They could even use it in random other hardware. Who knows what people can do with it now?And of course, this time around Migicovsky is using his own capital to grow the company in a sustainable way. After leaving Pebble, he started a messaging startup called Beeper, which was acquired by WordPress developer Automattic. Migicovsky has also served as an investor at Y-Combinator.Daily NewsletterYou May Also Like By Sherri L Smith Published August 1, 2024 By Florence Ion Published July 16, 2024 By Florence Ion Published July 10, 2024 By Florence Ion Published June 17, 2024 Gizmodo Staff Published May 4, 2024 By Florence Ion Published May 1, 2024

Pornography, a category of content that the Supreme Court cannot define, could soon be outright illegal in Oklahoma. State Senator Dusty Deevers (that is his real name, not his porn name) recently proposed a slew of morality policing laws including one that would send any person who produces, distributes, or possesses adult content to prison for up to 10 years. The bill, SB 593, would increase existing penalties for any sort of engagement with pornographic material. It would increase the penalty for possession and distribution of child pornography, creating a new minimum of 10 years behind bars, with a maximum of a 50-year jail sentence for repeat offenders. But along with that, it would establish a straight-up porn ban, penalizing people even for material produced and distributed legally. The penalty for production, distribution, or possession would start at up to 10 years, with a 10-to-30-year sentence for organized pornography trafficking. In a press release, Deevers described pornography as both degenerate material and a highly addictive drug that ruins marriages, ruins lives, destroys innocence, warps young peoples perception of the opposite sex, turns women into objects, turns men into objects, degrades human dignity, and corrodes the moral fabric of society. So, seems like hes not all that flexible on his feelings here. The porn ban is just one bill in a slate that Deevers says is aimed at restoring moral sanity in Oklahoma. That includes a law that would make it illegal for a person to order and use abortion pills, prohibit no-fault divorces, and offer $2,500 tax credits to people who opt into covenant marriages that can only be dissolved in cases of abuse, adultery, or abandonment. Deevers said the laws are designed to roll back the degeneracy of the far-left in the state, despite the fact Republicans have held all three branches of state government since 2010. Oklahoma already has an age-verification law on the books that prevents anyone under the age of 18 from accessing pornographya decision that resulted in PornHub pulling out of the state. But that apparently does not go far enough for Deevers, who would like the content to be banned outright. There are legitimate criticisms of the pornography industry and people should be encouraged to consider their relationship with the material, which can often be the result of abusive and exploitative labor practices. Unfortunately, most of the critique of the industry stems from morality police ghouls like Deevers, who are invested in enforced traditionalism that aligns with his own religious beliefs rather than dealing with any of the troubling implications of the commodification of sex under capitalist systemsand more interested in making sure everyone averts their eyes to whatever he deems is offensive rather than doing something to protect sex workers.