Free Speech Coalition
FSC Issues Statement on AHF Ballot Initiative
Diane Duke, head of the Free Speech Coalition, on Friday released a statement in response to the AIDS Healthcare Foundation's announced statewide ballot initiative that would require condom use in adult films.
FSC Opens Nominations for 2015 Board of Directors Election
Free Speech Coalition (FSC), the adult industry trade association, has opened its call for nominations for the 2015 Board of Directors. There are eight board positions up for election, out of 13 board seats.
FSC Calls for Three-Day Hold on Production
The Free Speech Coalition on Wednesday called for a three-day hold on porn production, effective immediately, as it investigates an HIV exposure on an "out-of-of-state" set.
FSC Confirms 'False Positive' in HIV Case, Lifts Moratorium
The industry-wide moratorium due to a potential positive HIV case in the performer pool has been lifted because the test result was determined to be a "false positive," FSC CEO Diane Duke confirmed Friday.
Las Vegas Review-Journal Posts Editorial on Condoms in Porn
The Las Vegas Review-Journal published an editorial today claiming more adult film shoots could be headed to Nevada if California passes AB 1576, which would require the use of condoms in adult film productions, as well as STI and HIV testing for performers.
Porn Industry Praises L.A. Times' Editorial on AB 1576
The Los Angeles Times opinion piece against AB 1576 over the weekend could put pressure on legislators to permanently keep the porn-condom bill in "suspense."
Adult Industry Honors Christian Mann at 'Celebration of Life'
The adult entertainment community came out in force on Friday for what became a moving “Celebration of the Life” for beloved industry leader Christian Mann.
L.A. Times Publishes Another Opinion Piece on AB 1576
In the second op-ed within a week over the issue, the Los Angeles Times today published an editorial asking readers again to consider the net result of AB 1576, which would require the use of condoms in adult film productions, as well as STI and HIV testing for performers.
FSC's Appeal Over 2257 Coming Down to the Wire
The Free Speech Coalition has filed a reply brief over its appeal of 18 U.S.C. §§ 2257 and 2257A record-keeping laws. It is the last advocacy brief filed before the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal makes its ruling.
'Celebration of Life' for Christian Mann Set for Aug. 8
A "Celebration of Life" for Christian Mann has been scheduled for Friday, Aug. 8 at the Airtel Plaza Hotel in Van Nuys, Calif.
Adult Industry Remembers Christian Mann
Steven Hirsch called Christian Mann “the best friend anyone could ask for.” Paul Fishbein considered him “like a brother.” And Jeffrey Douglas said “knowing and working with Christian was a great blessing.”
Christian Mann Passes Away
Christian Mann, the general manager at Evil Angel, longtime board member of the Free Speech Coalition and beloved adult industry leader, died Wednesday evening after a long bout with cancer.
SegPay Joins FSC as Newest Member
Free Speech Coalition announced its newest member, global payment processing company SegPay.
FSC Releases Statement on Opposition to State Senate Vote for AB 1576
The Free Speech Coalition has issued a statement on its opposition to AB 1576, the legislation requiring mandatory barrier protection on adult production sets that cleared the California Senate Labor & Industrial Relations Committee with an affirmative vote this morning.
FSC: Porn Performers Express Opposition to Condom Bill
Nearly 500 adult performers have signed a petition asking legislators to vote no on AB 1576, a bill that many performers say violates their privacy, and is so restrictive that it would push a legal industry underground, the Free Speech Coalition announced Monday.
FSC Launches AB 1576 Opposition Fax/Phone Campaign
AB 1576, a bill drafted by AIDS Healthcare Foundation AHF and sponsored by Assemblymember Isadore Hall, is scheduled to be heard in front of the Assembly Arts & Entertainment Committee at 9 a.m. this Tuesday.
FSC Attends ILS to Promote Code of Ethics Program
Free Speech Coalition CEO Diane Duke and Membership Director Joanne Cachapero are set to attend the International Lingerie Show (ILS) in Las Vegas, March 30-April 1.
Free Speech Coalition to Attend The Phoenix Forum
Free Speech Coalition CEO Diane Duke and Membership Director Joanne Cachapero will attend The Phoenix Forum, in Tempe, Ariz., next week.
Mo Reese Re-Launches TheAverageMo.com With Juliland.com
The "average guy with a not-so-average job, Mo Reese, on Friday announced the re-launch of his blog TheAverageMo.com.
XBIZ, FSC Members Attend the Dirty, Sexy Policy Conference
Free Speech Coalition Board Chair Jeffrey Douglas and CEO Diane Duke will attend and speak at the Sexy, Dirty Policy Conference, held by the Carsey-Wolfe Center at UCSB, today through tomorrow.