Free Speech Coalition
FSC Files Financial Discrimination Complaint Against Banking Service Novo
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has filed a formal complaint against fintech provider Novo, after the banking service provider rejected the organization's business account application without providing any reason for its decision.
FSC to Appeal Following Utah Judge's Dismissal of 'Age Verification' Challenge
After a Utah judge on Tuesday morning granted the state its motion to dismiss Free Speech Coalition's challenge to a new, vaguely worded "age verification" mandate, the adult industry trade group announced that it will appeal that decision.
FSC Petitions Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Over Discrimination Against Adult Industry, Workers
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has submitted an official comment to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), asking regulators to address the issue of discriminatory banking practices and their effects on adult businesses and workers.
Virginia Republican Behind Age Verification Law Calls Adult Content 'Not Normal'
State Sen. Bill Stanley, author of the age verification law that led Pornhub to shut down access in the commonwealth of Virginia, has defended the controversial, vaguely worded mandate by claiming that adult websites are harmful because their content is “not normal.”
FSC Appoints Vince Charlton as AV Liaison for UK, Europe
Industry veteran Vince Charlton will join FSC as the organization’s Age Verification Policy Liaison — with a special focus on the U.K. and Europe — as it works to more proactively engage legislators and regulators.
FSC Files Legal Challenge to Louisiana Age Verification Law
Free Speech Coalition has filed a legal challenge in Louisiana over the state’s age-verification law.
Age Verification: Unpacking a Web of Laws and Controversies
Last February, the adult industry trade group Free Speech Coalition (FSC) released a policy position paper that clearly stressed, from the get-go, a sentiment shared by virtually every single professional in the sector.
FSC To Host Members-Only Briefing on Congressional Lobbying Work
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) will host a private, members-only briefing next Friday on the group’s May meetings with House and Senate offices in Washington.
FSC Asks Court to Block Utah Age-Verification Law
Free Speech Coalition has filed a motion for preliminary injunction of Utah's age-verification law, asking the district judge to block its enforcement pending resolution of the case.
FSC Meeting With Congress Members to Discuss Banking Discrimination Against Sex Workers, Adult Businesses
Free Speech Coalition is meeting with members of Congress this week in an effort to combat the financial discrimination faced by adult businesses.
FSC Files Legal Challenge to Utah's Anti-Porn Law
Free Speech Coalition filed suit Wednesday in the United States District Court for the District of Utah to overturn the state’s new anti-porn law, SB 287.
FSC Releases Warning About Imminent Utah Age Verification Requirement
Free Speech Coalition issued a warning Monday about Utah’s age verification requirement for sites hosting adult content, which takes effect Wednesday.
FSC Launches Tool for Reporting Social Media Censorship
Free Speech Coalition has launched a reporting tool for adult workers and businesses to log incidents of social media censorship.
Broker.xxx Joins Free Speech Coalition
Adult business consultancy Broker.xxx has joined the Free Speech Coalition (FSC).
Arizona Senator's Anti-Porn Bill Questioned by Fellow Republicans
Arizona state legislators, including several GOP members, have raised serious questions about a Republican senator’s proposal to implement mandatory age verification for adult websites in the state.
FSC Report Reveals Widespread Financial Discrimination Against Adult Industry
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has released a new report detailing the extent of financial discrimination against the adult industry.
Right Wing Media Amplifies Nationwide Push for Age Verification
Several publications within the right-wing media ecosystem amplified, during the last news cycle, the current Republican push for age verification on websites displaying adult content.
TEAs, Grooby to Donate Ticket Proceeds to Free Speech Coalition
The Trans Erotica Awards (TEAs) and Grooby will donate a portion of tickets sold to the 2023 TEAs to the Free Speech Coalition (FSC).
FSC Warns Against 'Most Aggressive' Nationwide Censorship Campaign
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has released an online guide tracking new anti-porn age verification laws and bills in multiple states, in a wave of what the trade organization has called “the most aggressive censorship we've seen in decades.”
FSC Publishes Annual Report for 2022
The Free Speech Coalition has released its 2022 Annual Report, highlighting the crucial work the trade organization has been doing to represent and defend the adult industry.