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Free Speech Coalition's 2018-19 Board Members Announced

The Free Speech Coalition today congratulated the newly elected members of the trade group's board — Cathy Beardsley, president and CEO of SegPay, and Sister Roma, activist and art director for Falcon Studios Group.

FCC Votes to Repeal Net Neutrality Rules

The Federal Communications Commission voted on Thursday to dismantle rules regulating the businesses that connect consumers to the internet.

FSC Reports of Ringworm in Performer Pool

The Free Speech Coalition tonight issued a release about an increased incidence of ringworm, a common fungal infection also known as “jock itch” or “athlete’s foot,” among adult performers.

FSC Mourns the Passing of August Ames

The Free Speech Coalition has issued a statement on the loss of adult performer August Ames.

Performer Outside of PASS System Tests HIV Positive, FSC Says

The Free Speech Coalition today released a statement about a Canadian adult performer who recently tested positive for HIV.

FSC Announces Inaugural Leadership Conference at 2018 XBIZ Show

Industry trade group Free Speech Coalition will be hosting the inaugural Leadership Conference next month in conjunction with the 2018 XBIZ Show, presented by ManyVids, at the Andaz hotel in West Hollywood.

FSC: Net Neutrality Repeal Would Hurt Adult Industry

The Free Speech Coalition today issued a call to action over the upcoming vote by regulators that could repeal current net neutrality rules.

FSC Opposes Effort to Censor Library Computers

The Free Speech Coalition has taken a stand on an effort to filter porn content on public library computers — citizens should see what they want to see and read what they want to read.

FSC Board Nominations Open Until Dec. 1

The Free Speech Coalition opened the nomination process for the 2018 Board of Directors election on Monday with an election to be held on the week of Dec. 11.

Pa. Could Become 20th State to Declare Porn a Public Health Crisis

Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives took a step forward this week declaring online porn a public health crisis.

FSC Issues Statement on Performer Health, PASS System

The Free Speech Coalition today issued a press release making clarifications about performers, the PASS system and HIV.

FSC: Adult-Friendly Insurance Navigator Now Available

The Free Speech Coalition announced today that it has established a relationship with the Reisert Group, a national insurance broker that can help adult industry workers and businesses better navigate the healthcare marketplace.

FSC: SB 239 Unrelated to PASS or Testing

The Free Speech Coalition today issued a press release regarding California Senate Bill 239 and the PASS system, the screening service administered by the trade organization to provide performers and producers with a reliable protocol and database for STI testing.

FSC Stands With Performers Speaking About Harassment, Assault

The Free Speech Coalition today issued a press release on the topic of harassment and assault within the adult entertainment community.

FSC Backs HIV Decriminalization Law

The Free Speech Coalition today issued a press release titled, “The Importance of SB 239,” which analyzes the new law that repeals provisions for criminal penalties involving unprotected sex and communicable diseases.

FSC Formalizes Age-Verification Practices Beyond 2257

The Free Speech Coalition today said it has formalized the industry’s long-standing age-verification practices, which preceded the enactment of 18 U.S.C. § 2257 as a “Best Practices” policy for adult producers.

FSC to Open Board Election Nominations on Nov. 20

The Free Speech Coalition will open the nomination process for the 2018 Board of Directors Election on Monday, Nov. 20, with an election to be held on the week of Dec. 11.

FSC Announces Siouxsie Q's Departure

Siouxsie Q, the Free Speech Coalition’s director of policy and industry relations, announced her departure from the organization after serving as part of the team’s legislative and regulatory successes during the past two years.

FSC Conducts Industry Survey to Identify Issues, Rank Priorities

The Free Speech Coalition today announced that it is conducting the first comprehensive industry survey in recent history to help isolate industry issues, identify trends and developing legislative and regulatory priorities for the coming year.

Judge Hearing Oral Arguments in 2257 Case Considers Alternatives

A federal judge in Philadelphia listened to opposing arguments on motions for judgment this afternoon in the ongoing case, Free Speech Coalition v. Eric H. Holder.