Free Speech Coalition
'FSC After Dark' Fashion Show, Auction Party Open to Public
Free Speech Coalition, the leading non-profit trade association for the adult entertainment and pleasure products industry, will present “FSC After Dark, Capes & Panties,” a once-in-a-lifetime porn star fashion show and auction to support free speech on Thursday, Sept. 24 at the Supperclub LA.
FSC CEO Diane Duke Responds to AHF's FPPC Claim
Free Speech Coalition CEO Diane Duke on Saturday issued a statement regarding a claim made by AIDS Healthcare Foundation that the state's Fair Political Practices Commission is going to investigate the porn industry over it's "No on Measure B" campaign.
Adult Industry Contingent Opposes Cal/OSHA Regs at San Diego Hearing
Adult performers and producers joined with infectious disease specialists and public health experts to voice strong opposition to proposed Cal/OSHA regulations, which could require adult performers to use condoms, dental dams and goggles while shooting adult film, at a hearing Thursday morning in San Diego.
FSC's Diane Duke Profiled in Cosmopolitan Magazine
Diane Duke is well known in the adult industry for tackling tough situations whether it’s policy issues, performer medical scares or everyday battles with anti-porn crusaders. And now mainstream is getting a look at what made the Free Speech Coalition CEO take on the controversial post in a Cosmopolitan magazine feature.
FSC Lifts Production Moratorium, Confirms 'False Positive'
The Free Speech Coalition lifted the production moratorium Saturday, confirming the HIV test result in question was a "false positive."
AHF's Calif. Porn-Condom Ballot Proposal Moves Forward
The state Attorney General’s office yesterday posted a title and summary report for the proposed ballot initiative over new porn production rules. Voters statewide would decide the ballot proposal in November 2016.
2015 XBIZ Awards Show to Recognize 3rd Annual Fundraiser Participants
XBIZ is pleased to announce plans for a special fundraiser show segment during the industry awards event of the year, the 2015 XBIZ Awards, presented by Fleshlight, this Thursday, Jan. 15 at the JW Marriott at L.A. Live.
XBIZ Announces 2015 Industry Pioneer Award Honorees
XBIZ is pleased to announce its 2015 Industry Pioneer Award recipients, who will be honored on Jan. 15 at the highly anticipated XBIZ Awards show in downtown Los Angeles.
FSC Announces 2015 Board of Directors Election Results
Free Speech Coalition on Wednesday announced recently elected members to its Board of Directors.
FSC, Justice Dept. Attorneys Give Arguments in 2257 Appeal
Attorneys for the Free Speech Coalition and the U.S. Justice Department gave opposing arguments today in an appellate hearing in the case Free Speech Coalition vs. Holder.
FSC Announces Candidates for 2015 Board of Directors
Free Speech Coalition on Tuesday announced the candidates for the 2015 FSC Board of Directors election to be held through mid-December.
FSC Issues Statement on AHF Ballot Initiative
Diane Duke, head of the Free Speech Coalition, on Friday released a statement in response to the AIDS Healthcare Foundation's announced statewide ballot initiative that would require condom use in adult films.
FSC Opens Nominations for 2015 Board of Directors Election
Free Speech Coalition (FSC), the adult industry trade association, has opened its call for nominations for the 2015 Board of Directors. There are eight board positions up for election, out of 13 board seats.
FSC Calls for Three-Day Hold on Production
The Free Speech Coalition on Wednesday called for a three-day hold on porn production, effective immediately, as it investigates an HIV exposure on an "out-of-of-state" set.
FSC Confirms 'False Positive' in HIV Case, Lifts Moratorium
The industry-wide moratorium due to a potential positive HIV case in the performer pool has been lifted because the test result was determined to be a "false positive," FSC CEO Diane Duke confirmed Friday.
Las Vegas Review-Journal Posts Editorial on Condoms in Porn
The Las Vegas Review-Journal published an editorial today claiming more adult film shoots could be headed to Nevada if California passes AB 1576, which would require the use of condoms in adult film productions, as well as STI and HIV testing for performers.
Porn Industry Praises L.A. Times' Editorial on AB 1576
The Los Angeles Times opinion piece against AB 1576 over the weekend could put pressure on legislators to permanently keep the porn-condom bill in "suspense."
Adult Industry Honors Christian Mann at 'Celebration of Life'
The adult entertainment community came out in force on Friday for what became a moving “Celebration of the Life” for beloved industry leader Christian Mann.
L.A. Times Publishes Another Opinion Piece on AB 1576
In the second op-ed within a week over the issue, the Los Angeles Times today published an editorial asking readers again to consider the net result of AB 1576, which would require the use of condoms in adult film productions, as well as STI and HIV testing for performers.
FSC's Appeal Over 2257 Coming Down to the Wire
The Free Speech Coalition has filed a reply brief over its appeal of 18 U.S.C. §§ 2257 and 2257A record-keeping laws. It is the last advocacy brief filed before the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal makes its ruling.