Free Speech Coalition
'Celebration of Life' for Christian Mann Set for Aug. 8
A "Celebration of Life" for Christian Mann has been scheduled for Friday, Aug. 8 at the Airtel Plaza Hotel in Van Nuys, Calif.
Adult Industry Remembers Christian Mann
Steven Hirsch called Christian Mann “the best friend anyone could ask for.” Paul Fishbein considered him “like a brother.” And Jeffrey Douglas said “knowing and working with Christian was a great blessing.”
Christian Mann Passes Away
Christian Mann, the general manager at Evil Angel, longtime board member of the Free Speech Coalition and beloved adult industry leader, died Wednesday evening after a long bout with cancer.
SegPay Joins FSC as Newest Member
Free Speech Coalition announced its newest member, global payment processing company SegPay.
FSC Releases Statement on Opposition to State Senate Vote for AB 1576
The Free Speech Coalition has issued a statement on its opposition to AB 1576, the legislation requiring mandatory barrier protection on adult production sets that cleared the California Senate Labor & Industrial Relations Committee with an affirmative vote this morning.
FSC: Porn Performers Express Opposition to Condom Bill
Nearly 500 adult performers have signed a petition asking legislators to vote no on AB 1576, a bill that many performers say violates their privacy, and is so restrictive that it would push a legal industry underground, the Free Speech Coalition announced Monday.
FSC Launches AB 1576 Opposition Fax/Phone Campaign
AB 1576, a bill drafted by AIDS Healthcare Foundation AHF and sponsored by Assemblymember Isadore Hall, is scheduled to be heard in front of the Assembly Arts & Entertainment Committee at 9 a.m. this Tuesday.
FSC Attends ILS to Promote Code of Ethics Program
Free Speech Coalition CEO Diane Duke and Membership Director Joanne Cachapero are set to attend the International Lingerie Show (ILS) in Las Vegas, March 30-April 1.
Free Speech Coalition to Attend The Phoenix Forum
Free Speech Coalition CEO Diane Duke and Membership Director Joanne Cachapero will attend The Phoenix Forum, in Tempe, Ariz., next week.
Mo Reese Re-Launches TheAverageMo.com With Juliland.com
The "average guy with a not-so-average job, Mo Reese, on Friday announced the re-launch of his blog TheAverageMo.com.
XBIZ, FSC Members Attend the Dirty, Sexy Policy Conference
Free Speech Coalition Board Chair Jeffrey Douglas and CEO Diane Duke will attend and speak at the Sexy, Dirty Policy Conference, held by the Carsey-Wolfe Center at UCSB, today through tomorrow.
FSC: Isadore Hall Reintroduces Condom Legislation as AB 1576
Free Speech Coalition said Friday it had learned that new legislation that would mandate barrier protection for adult performers was introduced to the California Assembly by Assemblymember Isadore Hall.
FSC Summit Spotlights 'Code of Ethics,' 'Anti-Counterfeiting'
Free Speech Coalition CEO Diane Duke on Wednesday moderated a panel of adult film advocates, industry professionals and fellow FSC members to kick off the 2014 FSC Summit which is being held in conjunction with the XBIZ 360 events series this week at the W Hollywood Hotel.
FSC Lifts Moratorium on Porn Production
The Free Speech Coalition on Thursday afternoon announced it has lifted its industry-wide moratorium on shooting.
FSC: 'All First-Generation Contacts' Notified, Tested
The Free Speech Coalition on Saturday said the "first generation" of performers have now all been notified in the wake of a new HIV case that prompted an industry-wide moratorium on shooting that started Friday.
FSC Board of Directors Nominations Opens Nov. 1
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) announced today that its call for nominations for the 2014 Board of Directors opens on Nov. 1
Porn & Condoms: Adult Industry Stands Divided
The adult industry remains in opposition with Los Angeles County and the state of California over whether condoms should be mandated in porn, but the biggest debate is happening within its ranks.
FSC Responds to Allegations Made at AHF Press Conference
The Free Speech Coalition, in response to statements made at a press conference held by AIDS Healthcare Foundation this morning, issued a statement.
FSC to Lift Production Moratorium Friday, Announces 14-Day Testing Window
The Free Speech Coalition’s Performer Availability Screening Services (PASS) program, formerly APHSS, on Monday announced that the moratorium on porn production will be lifted this Friday.