NEW YORK – More than ever before, I find myself wondering as I read the morning headlines whether I’m reading them correctly, or if a particularly strong tab of acid I took back in 1996 just hasn’t worn off yet. I’m not talking about headlines that simply suffer from confusing...

WASHINGTON – Many years ago, a porn company I worked for had an opportunity to create major publicity for itself, but only at the risk of severely angering a prominent local politician. I’m not going to get into the details of the (very long) story, but the gist of it is the...

DUNKIRK, France – If you’ve ever tried your hand at standup comedy or made an appearance at an open mic night of any kind, you may be familiar with the time-honored heckler’s cry “Don’t quit your day job.” This taunt roughly embodies the message YouTubers, in aggregate, have been...

AUSTIN, Texas – I recently got into a debate with an old friend of mine over the oft-stated axiom “violence should never be condoned.” His position, which I’ll freely admit is more admirable and principled than mine, is even retaliatory violence should be considered morally and...

PHILADELPHIA – Here’s the thing about laughing last: Before you can be said to have done so, you first must be certain no additional chuckles are forthcoming. As the New York Post tells it, porn performer Mia Khalifa just had the last laugh with respect to former University of...

By Prudence Beecher Special to YNOT WASHINGTON – In the age of social media, it’s more important than ever for our role models and public figures to be cautious and vigilant about the ideas they express and the company they keep. If you’re not careful, even the smartest and most...

HOUSTON – As each year ends, Top 10 lists fly like snowflakes. One of the most interesting is the list compiled by Fame Registry, a “Who’s Who”-like directory of porn stars. The list is interesting because, according to founder Kelli Roberts, it’s compiled from publicly...