Free Speech Coalition
FSC Recommends Platforms Integrate StopNCII.org Tool
In a blog post, Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has recommended that platforms integrate the StopNCII.org tool to prevent the sharing of non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII).
Fast-Tracked Arizona Bill Includes Consent 'Catch-22' for Adult Sites
A bill advancing rapidly through the Arizona state legislature would impose new requirements for adult content uploaded online, including seemingly contradictory provisions that could effectively make it impossible for adult sites to operate in the state.
FSC Updates Complaint in Tennessee AV Case, AG Motions to Dismiss
The Free Speech Coalition this week filed an amended complaint in its lawsuit challenging the Protect Tennessee Minors Act as unconstitutional, in response to which the Tennessee attorney general motioned for dismissal of the case.
FSC Details Legislative Outlook for 2026
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has laid out the legislative outlook for the industry in 2026.
Judge Dismisses NCOSE-Backed Suits Against Adult Sites Over Kansas AV Law
A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed lawsuits brought against two adult websites in Kansas for alleged violations of the state’s age verification law.
Aylo/SWOP Panel Spotlights Creators' Struggle for Digital, Financial Rights
Aylo and Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP) Behind Bars presented, on Tuesday, an online panel on creators’ rights, debanking and deplatforming.
FSC Supports OpenAge Initiative and Adoption of AgeKeys for Cross-Site Age Assurance
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) announced today that it will support the OpenAge Initiative and its AgeKey cryptographic age assurance solution.
SWR Data Releases 2026 'State of Creator' Winter Report
Adult industry market research outfit SWR Data will release data from its annual State of the Creator survey at the XBIZ 2026 conference, taking place this week at the Kimpton Everly Hotel.
Utah State Legislator Proposes New 'Porn Tax'
A Utah state senator introduced a bill on Monday that would impose a 7% tax on the gross receipts of adult websites doing business in that state, plus require adult sites to pay an annual $500 fee.
New Federal Bills Aim to Repeal Section 230
Members of Congress this week introduced two bills calling for the repeal of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which protects interactive computer services — including adult platforms — from liability for user-generated content.
Indiana Sues Aylo Over AV, Calls IP Address Blocking 'Insufficient'
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a lawsuit against Aylo, alleging that the company and its affiliates have violated both Indiana’s age verification law and the state’s Deceptive Consumer Sales Act.
FSC Announces Board of Directors Election Results
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has announced the results of its 2026/2027 Board of Directors election.
FSC: Federal Report Confirms Unfair Banking Discrimination Against Adult Industry
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) today announced that a federal report on debanking has concluded that several U.S. banks engaged in discriminatory banking practices against members of the adult industry.
FSC Summit Event Schedule Announced
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has revealed its slate of networking events and symposiums for its annual summit, set for January 15 during XBIZ 2026.
FSC Announces 2025 Board of Directors Election Nominees
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has announced the nominees for its 2025 Board of Directors election.
FSC: NC Law Invalidating Model Contracts Takes Effect December 1
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has issued a notice that North Carolina's Prevent Exploitation of Women and Minors Act goes into effect on December 1.
FSC Releases Updated Age Verification Toolkit
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has announced the release of its updated age verification toolkit.
UK Moving Ahead with Plan to Outlaw 'Choking' Content
The U.K. government has announced its intent to follow through on criminalizing “choking” content, a plan that was announced earlier this year.
FSC's Valentine Leads Charge for Sex Worker Rights and Financial Access
Before ever stepping into a courtroom, Valentine already understood the power of presence. After all, they’ve shimmied on stages as a burlesque performer, consulted behind the scenes for creative businesses and moved through the adult industry not just as an advocate, but as a participant.
AV in Focus: A Guide to Unlocking Compliance With Clarity
The age verification era isn’t coming — it’s here. Laws are already on the books in numerous U.S. states, as well as in the U.K., France and beyond.