A shocking story of a young girl’s abuse has sparked a global fight against one of the internet’s darkest corners. Laila Mickelwait, a fearless activist, uncovered how Pornhub allowed videos of children and trafficking victims to spread like wildfire. Her battle began when she learned about a missing 15-year-old girl found after her mother discovered 58 videos of the child’s rape on the site. These videos led to the arrest of her trafficker, but Pornhub faced no consequences.
Mickelwait’s investigation revealed Pornhub’s reckless system. Anyone could upload explicit content with just an email—no ID checks, no proof of consent. This loophole turned the site into a hub for criminals. Shockingly, millions of unverified videos flooded the platform, including footage of real crimes. Mickelwait launched the #Traffickinghub petition, demanding justice. Over 2 million people joined her call to shut down Pornhub and hold its executives accountable.
The porn industry’s greed fuels human suffering. Companies like Pornhub profit from abuse while hiding behind “free speech” excuses. States like Texas and Louisiana are fighting back with laws requiring age checks for porn sites. After Louisiana’s law passed, traffic to Pornhub dropped 80%. These commonsense rules protect kids without violating privacy—a win for families and moral values.
Liberal activists often defend porn as “harmless,” but the facts tell a different story. Studies show porn addiction drives demand for prostitution and trafficking. Traffickers use porn to train victims, forcing them to mimic violent acts. Every click on these sites funds an industry that preys on the vulnerable. It’s time to reject the lie that porn is “empowering” and see it for what it really is: exploitation.
Mickelwait’s work forced Pornhub to delete 91% of its videos and adopt age verification. But the fight isn’t over. Major credit card companies finally cut ties with the site after pressure from conservatives. This proves that standing up for decency works. While the Left pushes radical “sex positivity,” conservatives must lead the charge to protect children and uphold the law.
Some claim age verification laws are “government overreach,” but protecting kids should be a no-brainer. States like Florida and Kentucky are passing tough laws letting parents sue porn companies if their kids access explicit content. These measures put power back in the hands of families, not woke corporations. Parents, not tech giants, should control what their children see online.
The Supreme Court recently heard arguments about Texas’ age verification law. Justices seemed to agree that shielding kids from porn is more important than protecting pornographers’ profits. This is a critical moment. If the court upholds these laws, it could save countless children from lifelong harm. Conservatives must keep pushing for accountability in Big Tech’s shadowy corners.
Laila Mickelwait’s courage shows that one person can make a difference. Her fight exposes how porn corrupts society and endangers the innocent. While liberals downplay these horrors, conservatives understand: defending family values starts with saying “no” to an industry built on abuse. The battle continues, but with grit and faith, decency can still win.
