The front-page is the first page of a newspaper or other publication, featuring major news stories and prominent advertisements. It is generally regarded as more important than the back-page, which features less significant articles and ads. The term is also used to describe an individual or organization’s reputation in the media. For example, a celebrity might be “front-page news” when he or she makes an international headline.
The back-page is also a popular section of a magazine or newspaper that features fun, informative articles or trivia, such as history and geography. In addition, some publications may feature a section dedicated to local events and attractions.
In daily conversations, people might casually reference the back-page of a publication when discussing articles or ads. For example, someone might say, “I’ve seen that commercial on the back-page of a magazine.” In more academic writing, scholars may use this phrase to refer to supplementary information.
In 2014, three Jane Does who were sex trafficked as minors sued Backpage, alleging that they were sold in sexually explicit advertisements on the website. However, the First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Backpage performed traditional publisher functions when it edited third-party content and therefore was shielded by CDA Section 230. The court remanded the case for further proceedings. Backpage subsequently removed all sex trafficking ads from the site.
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