Free Speech Coalition
It’s Time for FSC to Set the Terms of Debates
When I started at Free Speech Coalition a year and a half ago, my goal was not only to grow the organization, but to rethink who we are, and what we could accomplish.
FSC's Leue Elected to Co-Chair Public Policy Committee for L.A. HIV Commission
Eric Paul Leue, the Free Speech Coalition’s executive director, was elected today to co-chair the Los Angeles County Commission on HIV’s Public Policy Committee.
Yanks is Newest Free Speech Coalition Corporate Sponsor
Yanks.com has announced its corporate sponsorship of the Free Speech Coalition (FSC).
FSC: Industry Mourns Loss of Fetish Star January Seraph
The Free Speech Coalition posted a release on its site today honoring the passing of dominatrix, model and fetish star January Seraph.
L.A. County Postpones Discussion on Adult Film Permit Fee Proposal
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has decided to put on hold an agenda item that would have discussed creating a fee structure for adult film shoots.
Refined Protocols Reduce STI Risks for Performers
Every so often, I hear from a producer or performer who feels that the 14-day testing protocol is too much work, or too much money, or not necessary. Why can’t we return to the days of monthly testing?
Studio 20 Joins FSC as Platinum Member
The Free Speech Coalition has announced Studio 20 has joined the organization at the Platinum level.
Could Adult Content Be Banned?
Earlier this month, I met with the Free Speech Coalition’s board of directors for our annual review. Despite the headwinds our industry faces, politically and economically, we are, as an organization, on firmer footing than we have been in years.
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.
iWantClips Joins Free Speech Coalition
iWantClips has joined the Free Speech Coalition, pledging to support the FSC’s efforts against censorship and other restrictions against the adult industry.
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.
Porn ‘Public Health Crisis’ Is False, Dangerous
We are witnessing the early stages of a moral panic, the likes of which we have not seen since the Reagan Administration.
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).
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.
Adult Biz Faces More Obstacles Past Prop. 60 Battle
On Feb. 1, I completed 365 days as the Free Speech Coalition’s executive director. It was a turbulent first year, and when I received the 2017 XBIZ Industry Leadership Award I was startled, humbled and honored.
So, What’s the Real ‘Public Health Crisis’?
In the month since the election, we’ve seen state after state rush to condemn or regulate adult content.
Adult Industry Keeps Fighting On
On Nov. 8, we had one of the most momentous — and to political observers, improbable — victories in the history of our industry.
Industry Attorneys Troubled With Trump's AG Pick
Sen. Jeff Sessions, who was offered the job of attorney general by President-elect Donald Trump, is a big concern for the adult entertainment industry because of his hard-line, far-right positions on everything from immigration to fiscal spending to pornography.
FSC Issues Statement on Defeat of Prop 60
As the adult industry celebrates the defeat of the draconian Prop 60 condom initiative, the Free Speech Coalition has issued the following statement: