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FSC Pens Open Letter to Rashida Jones, Producers of 'Hot Girls Wanted'
The Free Speech Coalition today announced the following letter was sent to Rashida Jones, Netflix and the producers behind "Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On" to address the issues raised by adult performers.
Humboldt, Inovio Join FSC as Diamond Members
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has announced the addition of Humboldt Merchant Services (HBMS) and Inovio Payments LLC as Diamond members.
FSC, AHF Don't Budge at Standards Board Meeting
The state Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board today heard officials from both the Free Speech Coalition and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation over two competing proposals that could mandate new rules for bloodborne pathogen exposure on adult film sets.
FSC: Production Hold to Be Lifted Tomorrow
Executive director Eric Paul Leue today posted the following update on the production hold, explaining that the hold will be lifted tomorrow.
FSC: Production on Hold Until Wednesday
Executive director Eric Paul Leue today posted on FreeSpeechCoalition.com an update on the production hold, explaining that it will remain in effect until Wednesday.
Industry Calls for Preliminary Filming Production Hold
The Free Speech Coalition and the Adult Performer Advocacy Committee on Saturday called for a precautionary production hold after a possible positive test for HIV by an adult performer listed in the industry's PASS database.
New Zealand Lawmakers to Weigh Whether Porn Is a 'Public Health Crisis'
A campaign to create new policy by viewing porn as a “public health crisis” will be heard on Wednesday at New Zealand’s Parliament.
Fundraiser Raises Over $30K For ASACP and FSC
The results are in and they reveal an unprecedented outpouring of support for the two major organizations serving the adult industry — the Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP) and the industry’s national trade association, the Free Speech Coalition (FSC).
Texas Bill Would Bar Under-21s From Work at Sexually Oriented Businesses
A bill has been introduced in Texas that would raise to 21 the minimum age to work at sexually oriented businesses.
Open Rights Group to Discuss Digital Economy Bill on Tuesday
The Open Rights Group will hold a discussion on Tuesday to discuss with adult entertainment stakeholders what the Digital Economy Bill could mean for their online properties.
Stripper Licensing Fees Under Spotlight as Funds Get 'Diverted'
A sticky-fingered public administrator accused of pocketing $28,875 in stripper licensing fees has put Palm Beach County's program for adult entertainers under the microscope.
Sex Trafficking Bill Designed to Poke Holes in Section 230 Immunity
A new proposal that tweaks Section 230 immunity of the Communication Decency Act could have major ramifications for online publishers and platforms.
FSC Assembling Performers for April 20 Regulatory Meeting in Costa Mesa
Adult filmmaking stakeholders who reside in Southern California should mark on their calendars the date of the next meeting of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board.
New Utah Law Opens Adult Sites to Lawsuits
Utah has become the first state to allow civil lawsuits against distributors of adult content for mental and physical damages incurred by minors accessing such material.
Sex Toy Ordinance Case to Be Reheard in April
The rehearing of an appellate case involving the city of Sandy Springs, Ga., which up until two weeks ago banned sex toys and novelties, will go on as planned next month.
FSC, ASACP Delve Deeply Into Age Verification at Phoenix Forum
Looming age verification laws will dramatically impact the adult entertainment landscape on a global scale, as the U.K. and a myriad of nations including the U.S. seek to safeguard minors in ways that could catch unprepared companies off guard.
Phoenix Forum Panel to Focus on Legislative Challenges
The Free Speech Coalition and Adult Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP) will jointly host a panel Saturday on the state of numerous legislative initiatives that should concern adult producers, distributors and pleasure product retailers.
ASACP, FSC Host Phoenix Forum Age Verification Panel Today
The Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP) and the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) will present a panel today to discuss the current state of age-verification and online child protection in the adult industry.
11th Circuit to Rehear Challenge to Ga. City's Sex Toy Ban
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals plans to hold an en banc rehearing on a challenge to the city of Sandy Springs’ sex toy ordinance that it previously upheld.
FSC Supports Hawaii Bill That Would Decriminalize Prostitution
The Free Speech Coalition has given its support behind a bill in Hawaii that, if passed, would repeal penalties for consensual adult prostitution and promotion of prostitution.