Free Speech Coalition
XBIZ Piracy Seminar Now Available for Viewing Online
The ground-breaking and somewhat contentious piracy seminar and meeting that took place in early February at the XBIZ Hollywood Conference ’08 is now available for viewing on the XBIZ Hollywood website.
Utah Rep. Proposes ‘Pornography Jurisdiction Limitation Act’
Rep. Chris Cannon, R-Utah, has introduced new legislation that would prevent federal courts from hearing challenges to state laws governing pornography, according to the Congressman.
XBIZ Hollywood: Seminar Addresses Healthcare, Worker’s Comp
In a panel discussion that was nothing less than groundbreaking, industry members addressed healthcare, worker’s compensation and on-set liability issues, as well as what director and XBIZ columnist Ira Levine called “legal entanglements we might be involved in, in the future.”
FSC Joins With GAPA For Educational Initiative to Fight Piracy
The Free Speech Coalition announced that it is joining forces with the Global Anti-Piracy Agency(GAPA) to create a long-term strategy to fight content piracy. A series of antipiracy seminars produced by XXX University, FSC’s new educational program, is scheduled to start in March
Content Piracy Concerns Inflated?
Is DVD piracy really to blame for declining DVD sales? For the most part, adult industry professionals said yes, despite a lack of hard evidence and a startling admission from Hollywood.
Free Speech Coalition Sets Piracy Task Force
The Free Speech Coalition Board of Directors created a task force to study and address the issue of piracy in all segments of the adult entertainment industry.
Online Buddies Donates $10,000 to Free Speech Coalition
Free Speech Coalition announced Monday that they have received a pledge of $10,000 from Online Buddies Chairman of the Board Jonathon Crutchley to help FSC in their continued efforts to fight 2257.
Free Speech Coalition Releases New 3-Year Plan, Changes Mission Statement
As a part of a new three-year plan, the Free Speech Coalition will establish a separate charitable sub-organization and add new internal oversight committees.
Free Speech Coalition Fundraiser Raises Nearly $20K
The Free Speech Coalition has announced that their April 15 online fundraising event, FreedomStreams ’07, raised close to $20,000 for the FSC’s Legal Defense Fund.
Studios Lining Up for Free Speech Coalition Fundraiser
More than 300 adult studios will participate in FreedomStreams ’07, HotMovies' second annual fund-raising event to benefit the Free Speech Coalition and its ongoing fight against governmental restrictions on the adult industry.
Free Speech Coalition Announces New Executive Director
The Free Speech Coalition has named Diane C. Duke as its new executive director. Duke will officially replace the outgoing Michelle Freridge Nov. 27.
Michelle Freridge of the Free Speech Coalition Steps Down
Two years after joining the Free Speech Coalition, Executive Director Michelle Freridge has officially resigned, XBIZ has learned.
Free Speech Coalition Announces Action Centers for January Shows
LAS VEGAS – The Free Speech Coalition will provide two action center booths in January at the Adult Entertainment Expo and Internext.
Free Speech Coalition Washington-Bound
Two high-level members of the Free Speech Coalition will be in Washington D.C. this week discussing 2257, the proposed .XXX domain, the Lincoln Porn Tax bill and several other issues affecting the adult entertainment industry.
Free Speech Coalition Partners with NCSF
The Free Speech Coalition has announced a strategic partnership with the Baltimore-based National Coalition for Sexual Freedom, an advocacy organization for alternative sexuality and fetish communities.
Free Speech Coalition Set to Host Fundraiser
CANOGA PARK, Calif. – The Free Speech Coalition has announced its upcoming 18th Annual "Night of the Stars" fundraising event and the 5th Annual Bob Tremont Memorial Golf Tournament, both of which take place on Sunday, July 17, 2005.
Free Speech Coalition to Hold 2257 Chat
LOS ANGELES – In response to the many questions and concerns regarding the changes to 18 USC 2257, Free Speech Coalition will be hosting a scheduled chat in the Webmaster Linkup Chat room on June 19 at 1:30 p.m. CST.
Free Speech Coalition Names New Board Member
LOS ANGELES – The Free Speech Coalition has announced the appointment of YNOT Editor in Chief Connor Young to its Board of Directors.
Free Speech Coalition Tackles Porn Addiction
In an effort to provide an opportunity for both sides on the issue to be heard, Free Speech Coalition (FSC) will present a public Community Forum on the topic, "Today's Porn: Entertainment or Addiction?"
Free Speech Coalition Names New Board Members
The Free Speech Coalition named six new 2005 board of directors on the tail end of this year's Internext, with only one new member and five incumbents reelected.