Best of 2014: Revenge Porn is Bad. But Should it be Illegal?
Romantic break-ups can be hard but being the victim of revenge porn is even harder. Revenge porn is defined as the dissemination of sexually explicit images of an ex-lover without their permission. This often has long-lasting effects on the victim's reputation and employability. This past year many states, including Virginia, have sought to help the victims by making revenge porn a crime. But are these criminal laws actually tramplling free speech?
