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KGO Radio Tackles Prop 60

Tonight on KGO Radio AM 810, the Pat Thorsten Show explored the complicated and contentious issue of California’s Prop 60, which would mandate condom-only productions while opening the door to frivolous vigilante lawsuits and performer harassment.

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See Bigger Picture, Participate and Stand United

Anyone who’s worked in the adult industry in the past five years knows the challenges we’ve faced. Some people have even questioned staying in the business. After all, between cheap content, government harassment, regulatory dictates and political platforms that blame you for the decline of civilization, it can be a tiring fight.

Eric Paul Leue ·
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Manufacturers Take Action Against Counterfeit Sex Toys

The mainstreaming of pleasure products is proving to be a blessing and a curse for the sex toy industry. As the demand for pleasure products continues to grow, manufacturers are seeing an increase of counterfeiters selling everything from low-quality and possibly toxic knock-offs to perfectly copied replicas.

Ariana Rodriguez ·

Pink and White Productions Joins #NoProp60 Campaign

Pink and White Productions has joined in support of the adult industry's workers by updating its membership site CrashPadSeries.com and VOD site PinkLabel.tv with banner announcements promoting the campaign opposing Proposition 60.

FSC's Leue Pens Op-Ed for The Advocate Against Prop 60

As the battle over California’s Proposition 60 escalates ahead of the Nov. 8 general election, the adult entertainment industry has taken a stand against the proposal that has become much more about politics than about its stated goal of protecting performer’s health.

Venus Lux's 'Syren Burlesque' to Include Raffle for APAC, FSC

Venus Lux Entertainment has announced the addition of a raffle for the premiere of Syren Burlesque.

Calif. Officials Reassign Condom Initiative Back to Prop. 60

In a release Saturday evening, officials announced that the Safer Sex in the Adult Film Industry Act slated for the Nov. 8 ballot has been reassigned back to its original designation — Proposition 60.

L.A. HIV Commission Votes to Oppose Condom Ballot Measure

The Los Angeles County Commission on HIV has voted unanimously to recommend opposition to the so-called “Safer Sex in Adult Film Production Act” ballot measure, according to the Free Speech Coalition.

Dallas Responds to Exxxotica's Federal Lawsuit

The City of Dallas has the right to block Exxxotica from a new contract at its municipal convention center because the adult exhibition previously violated its contract at a previous show, according to a response to a lawsuit filed by the porn expo.

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The Condom Battle Is Far From Over

On Feb. 18, Cal/OSHA’s Standards Board voted down new regulations for adult film performers. These regulations not only included mandatory condoms, but latex dental dams to protect the mouth and eye protection such as goggles. This was a huge victory for adult performers, and the adult industry in general. However, the battle is far from over.

Eric Paul Leue ·

Mile High Named 2016 FSC Production Company of the Year

The Free Speech Coalition honored recipients of the 2016 FSC Awards at a luncheon last Friday at the 2016 XBIZ Show, where it named Mile High Media the Production Company of the Year.

FSC Appoints Eric Paul Leue as Executive Director

The Free Speech Coalition today said that longtime entrepreneur and HIV/AIDS activist Eric Paul Leue will take over as executive director of the adult industry trade organization.

FSC to Discuss New Year Plans at ANME

The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) is kicking off 2016 with a booth at the Adult Novelty Manufacturers Expo (ANME), held at the Burbank Airport Marriott, Jan. 11-12.

Charlie Sheen Reveals He Is HIV Positive

In an interview with Matt Lauer on NBC's "Today" show this morning, Charlie Sheen revealed that he was diagnosed HIV positive in 2011, and has paid people up to $10 million over the past 4 years to keep them from sharing his illness.

FSC Responds to Allegations of HIV-Positive Actor Sleeping With Adult Performers

The Free Speech Coalition told XBIZ that no adult performers have tested positive for HIV in their industry testing system, despite allegations by an unnamed adult film actress that 50 performers had sex with an HIV-positive Hollywood actor.

Nominations Period Begins for 2016 FSC Board of Directors

Free Speech Coalition (FSC), the adult industry trade association, has opened its call for nominations for the 2016 Board of Directors.

'FSC After Dark' Fashion Show, Auction Raises Funds for Free Speech

Some of the biggest stars in the adult industry came together Thursday night for a good cause at the first ever “FSC After Dark: Capes & Panties” porn star fashion show and auction.

'FSC After Dark' Fundraiser Set for Tomorrow

The "FSC After Dark: Capes & Panties," a porn star fashion show and auction to help fund the Free Speech Coalition’s mission to protect speech in adult entertainment, will take place tomorrow, Sept. 24, at Supperclub in Hollywood.

'FSC After Dark' Fashion Show, Auction Party Open to Public

Free Speech Coalition, the leading non-profit trade association for the adult entertainment and pleasure products industry, will present “FSC After Dark, Capes & Panties,” a once-in-a-lifetime porn star fashion show and auction to support free speech on Thursday, Sept. 24 at the Supperclub LA.

FSC CEO Diane Duke Responds to AHF's FPPC Claim

Free Speech Coalition CEO Diane Duke on Saturday issued a statement regarding a claim made by AIDS Healthcare Foundation that the state's Fair Political Practices Commission is going to investigate the porn industry over it's "No on Measure B" campaign.