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FSC to Hold Board of Directors Election
The Free Speech Coalition Board of Directors election for the 2007-08 term will being in earnest next week, with members receiving their ballots.
FSC Praises XFANZ for Fund-Raiser
The Free Speech Coalition has issued a statement praising XFANZ for its work in raising money for ASACP and the FSC with proceeds from its XFANZ Rocks Burlesque event.
New FSC Executive Director Takes Control
Diane Duke began her tenure today as executive director of the Free Speech Coalition. The former Planned Parenthood vice president also served on the Human Rights Commission before accepting her current post with the FSC.
FSC Seeks Halt to All 2257 Inspections
Free Speech Coalition Chairman Jeffrey Douglas told XBIZ he believes that the FBI has violated a court-ordered injunction designed to protect FSC members who are defined as secondary producers.
FSC Featured on Univision
Free Speech Coalition Development Director Scott Lowther will be profiled on “Here & Now,” a news magazine show for Spanish language TV network Univision.
FSC Opens Nominations for Board of Directors
The Free Speech Coalition has begun its nomination process for two open seats on its board of directors and five incumbents who are up for reelection. The results of the election will be announced at the FSC’s annual membership meeting at AEE.
Jeffrey Douglas: Latest 2257 Inspection Violates FSC Injunction
Free Speech Coalition attorney Jeffrey Douglas, who also represents Chatsworth, Calif.-based Legend Video, said today’s FBI inspection of the company’s 2257 records was conducted in violation of an injunction issued in favor of the trade group’s secondary producer members by a U.S. District Court in Denver.
FSC Issues Congressional Report Card
Stepping up educational efforts in anticipation of upcoming elections Nov. 7, the Free Speech Coalition issued its first online Congressional Report Card. The report was compiled from numerous online sources and voting records.
The FSC Celebrates Freedom of Speech Week
In honor of its namesake, the Free Speech Coalition announced Thursday that it will participate in the 2nd annual National Freedom of Speech Week from Oct. 16-22 as part of a nationwide effort to support one of the great fundamentals of the U.S. Constitution.
FSC Offers Congressional Testimony
Raising its voice in the halls of government, Free Speech Coalition submitted written testimony to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s sub-committee on Oversight and Investigations last week for its hearing on Sept. 21, “Deleting Commercial Child Pornography Sites from the Internet: The U.S. Financial Industry’s Efforts to Combat This Problem.”
Tom Hymes Resigns From FSC
Tom Hymes has resigned as communications director for the Free Speech Coalition.
FSC Says 2257 Inspections Have Begun
The Free Speech Coalition is reporting that FBI agents have checked the records of a “major” primary producer of adult content, beginning what could be a round of long-awaited 2257 inspections.
FSC Holds Meeting at Adult Novelty Expo
Members of the adult novelty industry got an update on the legal issues facing the adult entertainment industry from the Free Speech Coalition, which held a meeting at the Adult Novelty Expo.
FSC Celebrates ‘Night of the Stars’
The Free Speech Coalition honored a cross section of the adult industry — performers, directors and retailers — during its 19th Annual Night of the Stars awards held at L.A. Center Studios downtown.
FSC Membership Meeting at Adult Novelty Expo
The Free Speech Coalition will hold a special membership meeting during the 2006 Adult Novelty Expo July 19.
FSC Presents Draft of Ethics and Best Practices
On the heels of similar recommendations for a best practices code of ethics from ASACP and BPAV.org, The Free Speech Coalition has come out with a draft of its own for the adult industry.
FSC Announces Award Nominees for 2006 Night of the Stars
The Free Speech Coalition has announced the award nominees for the Gala 19th Annual Night of the Stars Show, which will be held July 15 at the LA Center Studios in Los Angeles.
6 Trade Groups File Court Papers in Support of FSC
Numerous trade organizations have filed an amicus brief in support of the Free Speech Coalition’s suit against Utah’s Child Protection Registry. “This is really turning into an intramural softball game with this many players,” FSC Communications Director Tom Hymes told XBIZ.
FSC Announces Date for Night of the Stars
The 19th Annual Night of the Stars has been scheduled for July 15 at the LA Center Studios, the Free Speech Coalition announced, followed by the Bob Tremont Golf Tourney on July 16, starting at 1 p.m. at the Braemar Country Club in Tarzana, Calif.
ICM Industry Reservation Now Open, FSC Dubious
ICM Registry, which lost its bid to obtain the ICANN Board’s support for the .XXX sponsored top-level-domain, said that response to its “industry reservation” period has been “staggering,” but the Free Speech Coalition does not see registration as tantamount to support.