Free Speech Coalition
'No Más, I'm Out': TTS' Sixto Pacheco on His Lab's Withdrawal From the PASS System
The head of Talent Testing Service (TTS), Sixto Pacheco, offered a lengthy interview to adult industry trade publications this morning regarding his withdrawal from the PASS testing system overseen by the Free Speech Coalition (FSC).
FSC: TTS Withdraws From the PASS System
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has released a statement regarding Talent Testing Services (TTS) withdrawing from the PASS system, overseen by FSC.
FSC Releases Statement About Labor Commission's Decision on Jane Does vs. LA Direct Case
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has released a statement regarding this week's California Labor Commission decision on the case brought by five former LA Direct models against the agency and its owner Derek Hay.
NYT Probes Possible 'Lessons' From Adult Industry's PASS for COVID-19 Testing
The New York Times has published an article about the possible usefulness of adult industry STI testing protocols to help researchers and policymakers attempting to come up with COVID testing protocols.
FSC Issues COVID-19 Emergency Fund Update
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has issued an update regarding disbursements from its Emergency Fund.
XBIZ Town Hall Addresses Race in Adult Retail: 'Do Better'
Last Thursday, XBIZ hosted a 11-person panel to address issues of racism, tokenization and white supremacy spanning the entire pleasure products space.
FSC Lifts Production Hold, Releases Preliminary Health & Safety Guidelines
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has lifted the production hold put into place in March in response to the coronavirus pandemic and released a set of preliminary health and safety guidelines from the organization's COVID-19 Task Force.
FSC Details New COVID-19 Modifications to PASS
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC), in conjunction with lifting the production hold put into place in March in response to the coronavirus pandemic, and the release of a set of preliminary health and safety guidelines from the organization's COVID-19 Task Force, has produced a FAQ regarding COVID-19 modifications to the PASS system.
FSC Declares Solidarity With Survivors of Sexual Violence; Creates 'Code of Ethics'
In the wake of a flood of allegations of boundary and consent violations in the adult industry, the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has released a statement of solidarity with survivors of sexual violence.
FSC Delays Release of Preliminary Health & Safety Guidelines; Production Hold Remains
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has announced a delay in the release of a set of preliminary health and safety guidelines for the industry when filming resumes. The production hold put into place in March in response to the coronavirus pandemic remains in place.
FSC: We Stand With Those Outraged by George Floyd Murder, Police Brutality
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has released a statement of solidarity with Americans nationwide protesting police murders and brutality.
FSC to Present INSPIRE Webinar Featuring Top JustFor.fans Content Creators
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) INSPIRE initiative for performers will present a webinar, set for June 4 at 1 p.m. (PDT), designed to familiarize independent content creators with the JustFor.fans (JFF) platform.
FSC: Industry Leaders Pledge Not to Resume Production Until 3 Conditions Are Met
A group of adult film producers and buyers have released an open letter to the industry, in association with the Free Speech Coalition (FSC), pledging not to resume production until specific conditions are met.
FSC Co-Signs ACLU Letter Questioning Expanded Surveillance Legislation
The Free Speech Coalition has co-signed a letter drafted by the American Civil Liberties Union that questions the U.S. Senate’s controversial renewal of PATRIOT Act provisions that would allow the U.S. government to spy on people’s online search and browsing histories without probable cause.
FSC Releases COVID-19 Task Force Update
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has released another update about the progress made by their COVID-19 Task Force over the last few weeks.
FSC Issues Update on Emergency Fund Disbursements
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has issued its latest update regarding disbursements from its Emergency Fund. They have raised $146,000 and received 489 applicants; of that amount, $120,000 is being processed to the first 400 applicants.
Washington Post Publishes Pro-Industry Column Highlighting FSC's Work
The Washington Post published today a column by academic Lynn Comella highlighting the important work the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has been doing for almost three decades to protect the constitutional rights of adult businesses and performers.
FSC: Production Hold Remains, Task Force Developing 'Health & Safety Plan' for Production
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has issued an update regarding the efforts of its newly formed COVID-19 Task Force. The current production hold "will remain in effect" and the Task Force is working to develop a Production Health and Safety Plan (PHSP) "to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection and transmission on production sets."
FSC: AB2389 is 'Done' in California Assembly as State Pivots to Coronavirus Relief
AB2389, a proposed bill in the California State Assembly would require every adult performer in the state to obtain a business license, undergo a criminal history check and be fingerprinted, among other restrictive measures, will not be moving forward as the state pivots to COVID-19 pandemic relief.
FSC Issues Open Letter to Adult Industry; $144K Raised for Emergency Fund
Michelle L. LeBlanc, executive director of the Free Speech Coalition (FSC), has released an open letter to the adult industry regarding the "benchmarks for lifting the production hold and the guidance we need to provide to safely resume production."