The United States Senate has recently passed a new law that will help to reduce the number of minors who become victims of sex trafficking says William D King. This bill is known as the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017 and its goal is to fight websites that allow users to post ads for sexual services by creating an exception for liability for providers of an interactive computer service who do not knowingly promote or facilitate prostitution. Thus, this will allow entities such as Backpage.com to be held accountable for their users’ actions and will help prevent minors from being sold into the sex trade industry. Details: On Wednesday, the US Senate passed a new piece of legislation aimed at curbing sex trafficking of minors.  This bill is called the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act (SESTA). The US Senate voted 97-2 to pass it and this vote was bipartisan — two Republicans and fifty-one Democrats voted in favor of it. The bill was originally introduced by Republican Senator Rob Portman of Ohio and… Read More »William D King: US Senate Passes Legislation to Curb Sex Trafficking Of Minors

The United States Senate passed legislation on Wednesday aimed at curbing sex trafficking of minors. The Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act would hold websites liable for “knowingly assisting, supporting, or facilitating” a violation of federal sex trafficking laws says, William D King. The bill also provides some legal protection to companies that take steps to combat sex trafficking on their platforms. Impact of the Legislation on Society 1. Prostitution is illegal in most countries of the world and considered immoral by many including Christians 2. The influence of sex trafficking online has led to increased cases since victims are exposed to more people leading them into it without coming out. 3. Online prostitution through websites like Backpage encourages crime since perpetrators act freely without facing any legal repercussions. This legislation will reduce crimes that are associated with prostitution as robbery, abuse, etc. 4. Also, It will protect minors who are driven into prostitution leading to their rape and abuse in exchange for money. 5. Sex trafficking is gaining momentum because it delivers substantial monetary returns,… Read More »William D King: US Senate Passes Legislation to Curb Sex Trafficking Of Minors-Impacts on society

A bill that would extend federal assistance to adult victims of sex trafficking has been approved in the U.S. House of Representatives with a vote of 420-3, SESTA/FOSTA is now headed to the Senate for approval says, William D King. Washington DC: On Tuesday, March 20th, U.S House representatives Tom Marino (PA), Ann Wagner (MO), and Chris Smith (NJ), along with Rep Joyce Beatty (OH) passed their bill H.R 1865 known as FOSTA/SESTA with a vote count of 420-3.  This new law will provide victims and survivors in the United States. With additional tools in the fight against sex trafficking. By holding accountable websites that allow illicit advertising on their platforms during sex trafficking.  The House bill comes after the bipartisan passage of FOSTA by Senators Rob Portman (OH) and Richard Blumenthal (CT), and also cosponsors Senator John McCain (AZ) and Senator Claire McCaskill (MO).  Tara Macauley, CEO of Trafficking Justice stated that “Under FOSTA/SESTA. Congress is sending a clear message that we will no longer allow websites like Backpage to operate with impunity. While… Read More »William D King: U.S. House passes bill to aid sex-trafficking victims

The U.S. Senate has passed a sex trafficking bill which will help reduce the crime domestically and internationally. Issue: This article talks about how this new law is expected to impact crimes of sex trafficking domestically and internationally says, William D King. This new law is also meant to increase prosecutions of traffickers as well as offer support for victims. While it was not an easy decision, the Senate decided that this would be beneficial for those involved with such crime and hopefully allow them some sort of path toward life outside of such actions. News story: NPR – June 16, 2015 – The U.S. Senate approved legislation on Wednesday aimed at curbing human trafficking — specifically sexual exploitation and prostitution involving children — both in America and abroad. The bill is controversial because some say it will limit the rights of consenting adults. The measure would allow federal prosecutors to charge websites that host sex-trafficking ads and promote prostitution with a crime similar to the one used to go after online copyright violators explains… Read More »William D King: Senate passes sex trafficking bill expected to curb domestic, international crime

S. 178, the ‘CARE Act’ (H.R. 11) – Combating Adolescent Sex Trafficking Act of 2017:  A Big Step Forward in the Fight against Sex Trafficking While we can’t know how many people are currently being trafficked for sex each year, there is one figure that should give us all pause: The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) says “one child goes missing every 10 seconds.” That adds up to over 18,000 victimized children each day—3 million minors gone missing annually says, William D King. Of the many victims who are recovered by law enforcement each year, most are never identified as trafficking victims even though they may be sexually exploited or forced into the commercial sex trade. They don’t get the help they need, and their traffickers go free. One of the most important steps we can take to improve our efforts to combat human trafficking is to ensure victims of trafficking are ID’d correctly—which means identifying them as victims so that they receive the care and assistance they need, instead of being… Read More »William D King: S. 178, the ‘CARE Act’ a Big Step Forward in the Fight against Sex Trafficking (VIDEO)

Disney’s Frozen, one of the biggest animated films in history, was such a hit that it became the first film to gross $1 billion dollars within its first year says, William D King. You probably know all about Anna and Elsa’s story… But what you should be interested in is how Disney used storytelling and entrepreneurship to create their storytelling empire. Stories have the ability to emotionally engage people in ways other mediums can’t. And he’s right. Stories are what inspired me to create my own business and have helped frame my company culture at Impact. Disney’s feature-length animated films have made a lasting mark on society, with many of them becoming instant classics. Not only are these films considered timeless entertainment for adults and children alike, but they also inspire millennials to follow their dreams. The protagonist in Disney’s Frozen is Princess Elsa who has the power to turn everything into ice and snow. William D King says no matter how hard she tries to contain her powers, Elsa is unable to control them.… Read More »William D King: 3 Secrets to Successful Entrepreneurship that You Can Learn from Disney’s Frozen

Starting a company with your spouse will be one of the most difficult and demanding things you have ever done says, William D King. If you both make it to the other side, not only will you have built something special together, but also learned how strong your marriage really is (or isn’t). That said, I strongly believe that starting a startup with someone who’s not your spouse is not only possible but also something you should do. When I started my first startup with my college roommate Sara it was the best experience of my life. We were both learning how to run a company together, but more than that we were becoming better versions of ourselves. She pushed me further than anyone ever had before and I felt the same about her. If we had been married, I can’t imagine it would have gone as well. We lived and worked together and partied together and were each other’s only social outlet for hours every day, every weekend, all summer long. There was no… Read More »William D King: Why You Should Never Work With Your Spouse on a Startup – And How to Know If You Should Work With Friends or Family

This short article is designed to give you some key information on what it’s like to be an entrepreneur says, William D King. I have run my own businesses for over 20 years now and have tried most things, seen lots of success and inevitably a few failures too. The below has been written in point form as nothing beats being able to see concisely the key points in one place. I hope you find it useful and if you do please feel free to share. There is often a big difference between working for you and being an entrepreneur. Most people work for someone else, be that FTSE 100 or SME/SMB (Small Medium Enterprises), the key difference is that entrepreneurs are their own boss. This means they are the ‘one-stop-shop for everything to do with their business. Although being an entrepreneur can be extremely rewarding, there are also inherent risks too. Read on below to see what I have found over the years says, William D King. Qualities of an entrepreneur: An entrepreneur needs… Read More »What I Wish Someone Told Me When I Was First Starting Out As an Entrepreneur -William D King

I am a ‘programmer-turned-entrepreneur’ and devoted tech evangelist says, William D King. I am also an avid follower of the tech press and startup community, having worked as ‘the editor’ for three top technology magazines – PCQuest, CIO, and Maximum PC – over the last two decades. That might be why I follow most startup stories with great interest. I have many friends in the startup community who are living their dreams, building cool products and services; creating jobs in the process… they are all making a difference in somebody’s life. And that is what entrepreneurship is all about – pursuing an idea or solution that you feel can better someone else’s life says, William D King. A much better way to spend your time and energy than fighting for a corporate promotion, dealing with ungrateful bosses, and stress-inducing target-setting. I admire those who turn their ideas into products that can change the world, if not in a big way then at least as a tiny speck. Problem: Some entrepreneurs I know have made it… Read More »The ‘Startup Monopoly’ Problem: What We Can Do About It – William D King

A few months ago, I was part of a discussion about the current generation of entrepreneurs says, William D King. As someone who has spent the last two years working with very early-stage founders one-on-one, I have some thoughts that are worth sharing on this topic – specifically on what’s wrong with them and how we might fix it. The Problem: It’s easier than ever before to start a business, with the cost of getting started now practically free. As I’ve said previously, that’s great news for all entrepreneurs – just not early-stage ones. Instead of spending $50k-$100k and four months building their MVPs, they throw together something in an afternoon using Tumblr or Wix says, William D King. They show their friends and get a positive response, lose motivation in two weeks when they can’t figure out how to add a second field to their sign-up form, and never take the time to test with real users – even though it only takes half an hour, max. The result is that we’re all inundated… Read More »William D King: The Problems with Our Current Generation of Entrepreneurs – and How We Can Fix Them