Free Speech
Free Speech Coalition Releases 1st Annual Report
The report has been distributed to FSC members and will be available for public view on the FSC website on Wednesday.
Supreme's Nod to Guns Could be a Boon to Free Speech
Marc Randazza, a law professor at Barry University School of Law, has posted a blog to his website that answers the question, "What does D.C. v. Heller mean for First Amendment Rights?"
Free Speech Coalition Analyzes Supreme Court Ruling
The Free Speech Coalition will release an analysis of this week's Supreme Court decision regarding the PROTECT act on its website today.
FreedomStreams ’08 Raises Nearly $15,000 for Free Speech Coalition
FreedomStreams '08, the third annual one-day fundraising event organized by Hotmovies and its studios to benefit the Free Speech Coalition, took place April 15 and raised almost $15,000, according to a press release sent out this morning.
Free Speech Coalition Goes to Sacramento for Lobbying Days
A delegation from the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) traveled to Sacramento today to take part in the 11th annual “Celebrate Free Speech Lobbying Days.” The trade advocacy group represents the legal and political interests of the adult industry.
FSC Sets Dates for Celebrate Free Speech Lobbying Days
The Free Speech Coalition announced today that it has set April 20 and 21 as the dates for its 11th annual Celebrate Free Speech Lobbying Day in Sacramento.
Fred Phelps, Asshole-ism and Free Speech
In late October, a jury in Baltimore awarded the family of a deceased U
Free Speech Coalition Sets Piracy Task Force
The Free Speech Coalition Board of Directors created a task force to study and address the issue of piracy in all segments of the adult entertainment industry.
Online Buddies Donates $10,000 to Free Speech Coalition
Free Speech Coalition announced Monday that they have received a pledge of $10,000 from Online Buddies Chairman of the Board Jonathon Crutchley to help FSC in their continued efforts to fight 2257.
Free Speech Coalition Releases New 3-Year Plan, Changes Mission Statement
As a part of a new three-year plan, the Free Speech Coalition will establish a separate charitable sub-organization and add new internal oversight committees.
Free Speech Coalition Fundraiser Raises Nearly $20K
The Free Speech Coalition has announced that their April 15 online fundraising event, FreedomStreams ’07, raised close to $20,000 for the FSC’s Legal Defense Fund.
Studios Lining Up for Free Speech Coalition Fundraiser
More than 300 adult studios will participate in FreedomStreams ’07, HotMovies' second annual fund-raising event to benefit the Free Speech Coalition and its ongoing fight against governmental restrictions on the adult industry.
EFF Asks Judge to Protect Free Speech in ‘Sponsored Links’ Suit
In a case that pits trademark holders against search engine giant Google, the Electronic Frontier Foundation has sided with the Mountain View, Calif.-based technology behemoth, telling the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that restricting the purchase of sponsored links on trademark grounds has a chilling effect on free speech online.
Gingrich Says Lawmakers to Reexamine Free Speech
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich has predicted that U.S. lawmakers will be forced to reexamine freedom of speech to meet the threat of terrorism.
Free Speech Coalition Announces New Executive Director
The Free Speech Coalition has named Diane C. Duke as its new executive director. Duke will officially replace the outgoing Michelle Freridge Nov. 27.
CDT Says Free Speech Online Under Attack
Free speech online is facing its greatest legal opposition in a decade, the Center for Democracy and Technology said about two bills currently working their way through Congress.
Michelle Freridge of the Free Speech Coalition Steps Down
Two years after joining the Free Speech Coalition, Executive Director Michelle Freridge has officially resigned, XBIZ has learned.
Free Speech Coalition Announces Action Centers for January Shows
LAS VEGAS – The Free Speech Coalition will provide two action center booths in January at the Adult Entertainment Expo and Internext.
Free Speech Coalition Washington-Bound
Two high-level members of the Free Speech Coalition will be in Washington D.C. this week discussing 2257, the proposed .XXX domain, the Lincoln Porn Tax bill and several other issues affecting the adult entertainment industry.
Free Speech Coalition Partners with NCSF
The Free Speech Coalition has announced a strategic partnership with the Baltimore-based National Coalition for Sexual Freedom, an advocacy organization for alternative sexuality and fetish communities.