The front page of a newspaper typically contains the biggest news stories happening in the country where it is circulated. However, if something happens somewhere in the world that is really significant, it may find its way onto the front page as well. Sometimes, the front page will also tease the other interesting stories that are inside the edition.
If you are the subject of a front-page article, you have made it into the national consciousness. This is a huge deal, especially for celebrities or politicians. You want this attention because it can boost your image and bring you a lot of money. But, you may not like the kind of attention that comes with being front-page news—especially if you are being celebrated for something negative.
In 2014, three Jane Does who were sex trafficked as minors sued Backpage for facilitating their sex trafficking by posting ads on its website. The Jane Does argued that the site facilitated sex trafficking because of its business and editorial practices as well as its design of its website itself. But the federal court ruled that the lawsuit was preempted by CDA Section 230 and found that New Jersey’s attempt to legislate Backpage out of existence was “hopelessly vague and overbroad” and violated the First Amendment and the Commerce Clause.
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