She has served on the Communications and Media Committee of the American Civil Liberties Union, is past Vice President of the Freedom to Read Foundation, and is the Founder of Feminists for Free Expression. This idea is behind those who believe sexism and rape can be reduced by restricting sexually explicit material. It is behind those who believe violence can be stemmed by controlling violent TV and movies. Dr. Pally suggests that, while media from high art to popular entertainment reflect and repeat the sexism, intolerance and violence, banning them will not diminish violence or improve life. Censorship ignores the root causes of problems and establishes dangerous precedents for suppressing new or unpopular ideas.
Some feminists wish to ban sexist material, other groups oppose feminist works.
Neither will reduce rape, drug abuse or immorality.