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FSC Hires Lobbyists to Represent Adult Industry in DC
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has hired Washington, D.C. lobbying firm Clarity Consulting to develop relationships in Congress and other public policy centers that would allow adult industry concerns to be heard in matters that directly affect the sector.
FSC INSPIRE, Chaturbate to Host 'Career Longevity' Panel
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) will host a free “Career Longevity” panel discussion on September 30 at 11 a.m. (PDT), the third in FSC INSPIRE’s five-part "Life as a Sex Worker" series sponsored by Chaturbate.
Pineapple Support, FSC to Host Webinar on Suicide Prevention
Pineapple Support will host a free webinar sponsored by Free Speech Coalition (FSC), titled “Suicide Prevention: Awareness, Education, and Strategies to Reduce Risk,” on Friday at 12 p.m. (PDT).
APAG, FSC Reps Speak to the BBC About OnlyFans
The BBC News World Service aired a report today about the recent decision by Only Fans to ban adult content, later reversed under public pressure by sex workers and some scrutiny by the mainstream media.
FSC: Credit Card Companies at Fault for Pending OnlyFans Ban
In an attempt to "contextualize the larger battle," Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has released a statement in response to the news today that OnlyFans will ban sexually explicit content beginning October 1.
FSC, Chaturbate to Host Panel on Online Dating for Sex Workers
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) will host the second webinar in FSC INSPIRE’s five-part “Life as a Sex Worker” series sponsored by Chaturbate — a special panel discussion to help sex workers navigate the world of online dating — on August 24 at 11 a.m. (PDT).
FSC, Chaturbate to Host New 'Parenting As a Sex Worker' Webinar
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) will host a new Chaturbate-sponsored webinar, titled "Parenting As a Sex Worker" and hosted by FSC Industry Relations Advocate Lotus Lain, Thursday at 11 a.m. (PDT).
PASS Holds Town Hall Meeting About Testing After 'Lab Duopoly' Era
PASS, the Performer Availability Screening Service, held a town hall meeting this morning to discuss the future of performer testing after what Executive Director Ian O’Brien described as the “duopoly” era of TTS (Talent Testing Service) and CET (Cutting Edge Test) dominance.
FSC Launches New 'Summer Vaccination Drive'
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has launched a "Summer Vaccination Drive," which includes a line of T-shirts, to encourage adult performers, crews and other behind-the-scenes workers to get vaccinated for COVID-19.
MasterCard Execs Meet With APAG, FSC Over New Processing Rules
Executives from MasterCard held a meeting yesterday with representatives from adult performers union APAG and industry trade group Free Speech Coalition (FSC) to discuss the upcoming rule changes for credit card processing of adult content.
FSC Hires Federal Lobbyists to Fight for Industry Over Legislation, Financial Services
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has announced it has retained the services of a federal lobbying group to represent the adult industry trade group in discussion with government officials regarding legislation that will impact adult businesses and workers.
FSC Incorporates PASS As a Separate Nonprofit
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has announced they have incorporated testing database Performer Availability Screening Service (PASS) as a separate legal entity "to allow PASS to grow in a direction focused on individual health and wellbeing."
Gamma Films Group Joins FSC as Premier-Level Member
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has announced Gamma Films Group has thrown its support behind the organization as a Premier-level member.
FSC Delays COVID-19 Guideline Changes Until Cal/OSHA Update
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has released a statement announcing the postponement of a California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) meeting to update local COVID-19 protocols, which will also delay changes to the current FSC advisory on adult set protocols.
FSC Declares Victory in Legal Battle Over 2257 Requirement
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has released a statement concerning the end of the long-running legal battle over warrantless 2257 inspections, with a ruling in favor of the FSC standing as final after the federal government failed to appeal it before last month's deadline.
FSC: Vaccinated Performers Should Still Test for COVID
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has released a statement about their PASS guidance recommending that performers who have been vaccinated for COVID-19 should still test for the virus.
FSC to Host New Tax Prep Panel for Adult Biz Workers
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) Inspire program will host a webinar on tax preparation for adult industry workers on Thursday at 11 a.m. (PDT) led by FSC Industry Relations Advocate Lotus Lain with bookkeeper Jessie Hornby, tax preparer Lauren Fumagalli and Adult Industry Laborers & Artists Association (AILAA) founder Mary Moody.
Adult Empire Parent Ravana LLC Joins FSC as Platinum-Level Member
Ravana LLC, the parent company of Adult Empire, Gamelink, Popporn, SugarInstant and TLA Video, has joined Free Speech Coalition (FSC) as a platinum-level member.
FSC Europe Starts Petition to Protect Rights of Sexuality Professionals
FSC Europe, the recently founded European chapter of industry trade group Free Speech Coalition (FSC),has released a petition and a statement calling the European Commission to “protect the rights of sexuality professionals, artists and educators” while drafting the E.U.’s new Digital Services Act.
FSC to Host Tax Panel for Adult Workers, Content Creators
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) Inspire program will host a new webinar on tax preparation for adult industry workers and content creators on Thursday, March 25 at 11 a.m. (PDT) led by FSC Industry Relations Advocate Lotus Lain with bookkeeper Jessie Hornby, tax preparer Eric Polacek and Adult Industry Laborers & Artists Association (AILAA) founder Mary Moody.