FSC
IEAU, S.F. Medical Society File Writ to Be Removed From Calif. Voter Guide
At least two groups listed as supporters of Proposition 60 by AIDS Healthcare Foundation say they do not support the controversial adult film initiative, according to the Californians Against Worker Harassment campaign.
FSC, AHF Petitions Weighed Prior to Cal/OSHA Meeting
Cal/OSHA’s Standards Board released findings this week on two petitions that sought to alter § 5193, which prescribes protections against bloodborne pathogens for California porn shoots.
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.
Updated: Derrick Burts Claims Prop 60 Opponents Are Spreading Lies
Derrick Burts, the former gay porn star who said he contracted HIV from another performer in 2010, has filed a lawsuit charging certain porn stars and a California lawmaker are intentionally spreading lies about Prop 60 to voters.
Trump Signs Pledge to Crack Down on Porn If Elected
In a development that could sway stakeholders in the industry, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump signed a pledge two weeks ago stating he would aggressively enforce existing laws that prevent the sexual exploitation of children, including federal obscenity laws, child pornography laws, sexual predation laws and the sex trafficking laws.
FSC: Authorities Announce Hack of 25 Porn Sites
The FBI today notified the Free Speech Coalition that 25 adult sites have been hacked, allowing content to be stolen and uploaded to torrent sites.
FSC Calls on AHF to Withdraw Prop 60 Rebuttal
The Free Speech Coalition issued a statement today that said that the AIDS Healthcare Foundation-backed pro-Proposition 60 campaign fraudulently claims union support for the ballot initiative.
FSC: Fraudulent Test Attempt Prevented in Fla.
The Free Speech Coalition reported this evening that a performer in Florida yesterday was caught attempting to work with an expired test that had been digitally manipulated.
Civil Rights Group EQCA Votes to Oppose Prop 60
Equality California (EQCA), which is billed as the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ civil rights organization, has voted to oppose Proposition 60.
Justice Department Seeks Rehearing of 2257 Decision
The Justice Department yesterday filed a brief with the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, seeking a rehearing over the recent appellate ruling involving 18 U.S.C. §§ 2257 and 2257A, the federal statutes that govern performer record-keeping for sexually explicit content.
Cal/OSHA to Weigh New FSC, AHF Petitions at Aug. 18 Hearing
Adult entertainment stakeholders voiced their opinions yesterday at Cal/OSHA Standards Board’s monthly meeting over future proposals to further regulate adult film making in the state.
Deadline Is Tuesday to Submit Arguments for Calif. Voter Guide
Secretary of State Alex Padilla this evening invited interested Californians to submit arguments for or against statewide ballot measures that will be voted on in the Nov. 8 General Election.
Updated: Condom Initiative Assigned 'Proposition 59' on Calif. Ballot
Secretary of State Alex Padilla announced this evening that the Safer Sex in the Adult Film Industry Act that is slated for the Nov. 8 ballot will be labeled Proposition 59.
'Safer Sex' Campaign: Voters Will Decide in November
A spokesman for the Safer Sex in the Adult Film Industry Act campaign let his words speak for the direction of the California ballot measure. “The voters will decide in November,” spokesman Rick Taylor told XBIZ.
AHF's Weinstein a No-Show at Industry Press Conference
It was high noon, and Michael Weinstein, the chief proponent of the California ballot initiative that could highly regulate the adult filmmaking industry in the state, hadn't shown up.
APAC Calls on Weinstein, Requests Public Meeting
Adult film performers have requested that Michael Weinstein, the proponent of a controversial ballot initiative that would allow private citizens to sue adult film performers when a condom is not visible in an adult film, pull the initiative ahead of a crucial June 30 deadline.
Video: Californians Against Worker Harassment Launches New Campaign
Californians Against Worker Harassment, in collaboration with the Free Speech Coalition and Behind Kink, have launched a campaign video to combat the Safer Sex in Adult Film Act, a controversial ballot initiative that would allow private citizens to sue adult performers and other industry workers when a condom is not visible in an adult film.
Calif. Democratic Party Votes to Oppose Adult Film Ballot Measure
The California Democratic Party voted on Sunday to oppose the Safer Sex in Adult Film Act ballot measure.
Cal/OSHA Creating Advisory Panel to Develop Regs for Adult Filmmaking, FSC Says
Cal/OSHA will create a new advisory committee to help shape new regulations for the adult industry, according to the Free Speech Coalition.
FSC's Eric Leue Offers Personal Statement on Orlando
Eric Paul Leue, executive director of the Free Speech Coalition, issued a personal statement on Orlando, addressing the death of at least one adult performer who was killed at Pulse.