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FSC: Jeffrey Douglas - It’s Time
I have a policy: FSC does not give awards to standing board members. To the outside world it would seem a conflict of interest and somewhat self-serving. However, in this milestone year for FSC I thought it not only appropriate, but also necessary to say a few words about a man who is significantly responsible for FSC’s success — FSC Chairman of the Board Jeffrey Douglas.
FSC Elaborates Testing Process for 'Patient Alpha'
The FSC, with cooperation from the performer, reconstructed the process of testing Patient Alpha, which resulted in what is now believed to be at least one false positive result and touched off a week-long industry moratorium on content production.
FSC: Porn Performer 'Patient Alpha' Retests HIV-Negative
Free Speech Coalition announced Saturday that an HIV test for “Patient Alpha,” administered by an APHSS.org testing facility, has been returned with negative results.
FSC Responds to AHF's Accusations
The Free Speech Coalition said Wednesday it has been falsely accused by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) of obstructing a medical investigation by the Los Angeles County Public Health (LACPH) regarding the possible HIV exposure of an adult industry performer.
FSC Asks for Porn Moratorium After Possible HIV Exposure
Adult industry trade group Free Speech Coalition has asked for an industry-wide moratorium on porn production after reports indicate that an active performer may have tested positive for HIV.
AHF to Gather Signatures for Condom Initiative, FSC Responds
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation said it’s taking its condoms in porn initiative to the voters of Los Angeles because local, state and county officials refuse to take responsibility of condom enforcement on adult production sets.
FSC Distributes .XXX 'Letter of Notice' for Trademark Holders
The Free Speech Coalition is distributing a letter template for online adult operators to send ICM Registry in their attempts to demand trademarks be protected from third parties attempting to acquire .XXX domains.
APHSS Protests Cal/OSHA's Call for Porn Ordinances
Attorney Karen Tynan, who acts as the Free Speech Coalition's legal advisor for performer database system APHSS.org, has issued a letter to Los Angeles City Attorney Carmen Trutanich, asking him to disregard calls to enforce mandatory condom use through film permit requirements for adult productions.
APHSS.org Taps Advisory Committee
The Free Speech Coalition through its Adult Production Health and Safety Services unit has appointed its APHSS.org Advisory Committee.
FSC Launches APHSS Program, Database
The Free Speech Coalition has announced the launch of the Adult Production Health and Safety Services (APHSS.org) program and database.
FSC Announces Testing Facilities for APHSS
Free Speech Coalition, the adult industry trade association, on Wednesday announced four testing facilities that will participate in the Adult Production Health & Safety Services program.
L.A. Times Story Takes Look at FSC's APHSS
The Los Angeles Times posted a story this morning on the Free Speech Coalition's plan to launch its new database that tracks adult performers' sexually transmitted disease test results.
Duke: Explaining AIM Closure, Porn Wikileaks
The Free Speech Coalition's Diane Duke weighs in on the AIM Healthcare Foundation's closure and Porn WikiLeaks.
FSC: Lil' Help?
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has reached a new level of relevance by meeting adult businesses where they live and tackling the real issues of importance to the adult entertainment community. Issues like:
Is the AHF Selling Bareback Movies?
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) since 2009, has waged a campaign against adult industry production companies in an effort to legislate mandatory condom use on adult production sets. Imagine our surprise when this story appeared on gay industry blog TheSword.com yesterday, alleging that an AHF-owned Out of the Closet resale shop in Wilton Manors, FL was openly selling used gay bareback titles, presumably with revenue from those sales going to fund AHF’s various projects.
FSC Applauds Court’s Decision on Performer Privacy
The Free Speech Coalition today applauded this week’s court decision blocking Cal/OSHA’s subpoena for information in the 2009 case of Patient Zero.