Free Speech Coalition
FSC Blasts Walmart's Decision to Remove Cosmopolitan From Checkout Aisles
The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) has pushed Walmart to remove the magazine from the checkout area altogether after advocating for tougher enforcement of the blinder policy.
Phoenix Forum Regulatory Panel Examines SESTA, AV, GDPR
Legal eagles and government regulation aficionados descended on The Phoenix Forum for a “Regulatory Basics” panel, enlightening attendees on the shockwaves that SESTA (H.R. 1865) is sending throughout the biz, not to mention the complexities of age verification (AV) laws and the compliance issues General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) presents.
Video: Leigh Raven, Riley Nixon Recount Alleged Assault on Porn Set
The porn world is stunned by a recent YouTube video that offers accounts from a pair of adult performers who claim that they were roughed up on the set.
House Passes Legislation to Penalize Websites for Sex Trafficking
The U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 1865, a piece of legislation known as FOSTA, which would make it easier to penalize operators of sites that facilitate online sex trafficking.
Florida House Declares Porn a 'Health Risk'
The Florida House of Representatives today adopted a resolution claiming that the distribution of online adult content is a “public health risk.”
There Is a Tech Way Forward Against Piracy
Our industry has always suffered from piracy and counterfeit products. But anyone who has been in the industry for the past decade knows that both adult film producers and pleasure product manufacturers are vulnerable in ways they never were before.
Dealing With the Press Can Be a Mixed Blessing
For those new to the industry, mainstream media attention can seem like a fast-track to fame and success in an increasingly competitive market.
The Adult Industry Can No Longer Be an Island
I recently returned from the 2017 IAS Conference on HIV Science, where I had been invited to speak about adult industry’s testing protocols, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and the rights of sex workers.
Fla. Bill Seeks to Declare Porn a 'Public Health Crisis'
A new bill introduced in Florida seeks to declare porn a “public health crisis.”
iWantClips Elevates FSC Membership Status to Diamond
The Free Speech Coalition today said that iWantClips.com has upgraded its membership status to Diamond, the highest level available to help sponsor the adult entertainment trade group’s efforts.
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.