Florida

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 1.14.2026 12:52 PM

Politicians proposing extra taxes on pornography purchases or proceeds is nothing new. But Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback's porn tax proposal stands out for the extraordinary paternalism that comes along with it.

"As Florida Governor, I will not allow a generation of smart and capable young women to sell their bodies online," Fishback posted to X on Monday. 

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