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Free Speech Coalition, Copyright, Piracy and Monetization of Content

There has been a great deal of discussion about the appropriate role the Free Speech Coalition plays in copyright, piracy and monetization of content in an ever-changing digital environment

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FSC Taps Cachapero as Membership Director

“Joanne is a perfect addition to our team,” said Diane Duke, FSC Executive Director. “She knows the industry, is tremendously talented, and is committed to the values and principles of the Free Speech Coalition.”

Free Speech Coalition Honors Sureflix Digital Distribution

Sureflix Digital Distribution was presented the 2008 Business of the Year award last Saturday at the Free Speech Coalition annual fundraising gala.

FSC Celebrates Annual Awards Bash

A host of adult industry luminaries gathered last night for the Free Speech Coalition’s annual Bash event gala, at the Globe Theater in the Universal City Walk complex.

XBIZ Adds Free Speech Coalition Blog

XBIZ adds Diane Duke to its roster of industry leaders blogging on the adult industry

Free Speech Coalition’s Election Year Bash Set for Saturday

The election to determine the country’s next president maybe weeks away, but the Free Speech Coalition is throwing an early farewell party to the Bush Administration on Saturday.

Free Speech Coalition’s Election 2008 Bash to Draw Industry’s Finest

The Free Speech Coalition will hold its annual gala fundraising event, “Election 2008 Bash,” on Oct. 11.

Free Speech Coalition Offers Update on 2257

Although there's been no major movement on 2257, the Free Speech Coalition told its supporters that it's ready for anything.

Free Speech Coalition Releases 1st Annual Report

The report has been distributed to FSC members and will be available for public view on the FSC website on Wednesday.

XSF '08: FSC Piracy Roundtables

The Free Speech Coalition kicked off the first morning of the XBIZ Summer Forum with its roundtable workshop on content piracy.

Traffic Dude to Manage FSC Ad Sales

Internet advertising agency Traffic Dude has joined with Free Speech Coalition to assist the organization with offering ad space on the FSC website.

FSC Announces Theme, Award Recipients for 2008 'Bash'

The Free Speech Coalition has announced plans for this year’s fundraising event. The theme is "Election 2008 Bash" to honor and recognize the upcoming presidential election.

FSC to Discuss Obscenity, Performer Safety, Tube Sites

The Free Speech Coalition will focus on obscenity, performer safety and tube sites at a roundtable at this year’s Cybernet in San Francisco.

Free Speech Coalition Analyzes Supreme Court Ruling

The Free Speech Coalition will release an analysis of this week's Supreme Court decision regarding the PROTECT act on its website today.

A Record Turnout for Monday's Porn Tax Hearing in Sacramento

In a larger than expected turnout Monday, especially for state legislators, 150 people from the adult entertainment industry showed up at the California state capitol to voice opposition to the proposed porn tax bill

People of Lesbos Sue Gay Group Over Usage of the Term 'Lesbian'

After a couple hundred years, the people people of Lesbos are finally fighting back against what some believe is the inaccurate, unauthorized and impinging use of the word "lesbian."

FreedomStreams ’08 Raises Nearly $15,000 for Free Speech Coalition

FreedomStreams '08, the third annual one-day fundraising event organized by Hotmovies and its studios to benefit the Free Speech Coalition, took place April 15 and raised almost $15,000, according to a press release sent out this morning.

Free Speech Coalition Goes to Sacramento for Lobbying Days

A delegation from the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) traveled to Sacramento today to take part in the 11th annual “Celebrate Free Speech Lobbying Days.” The trade advocacy group represents the legal and political interests of the adult industry.

Antiporn Groups: Feds Should Indict Softer Content

Reacting to the Justice Department’s indictment of producer John Stagliano on obscenity charges, executives from socially conservative watchdog groups said their organizations are pleased by the indictment, but concerned about the type of material being prosecuted.

Ariz. Bill 2660 Fails in State Senate

The Arizona State Senate Judiciary Committee this week voted down a measure that would have introduced civil liability for producers of “dangerous or obscene” materials when such materials were found to have encouraged acts of terrorism or felony crimes.