Mike Stabile
SCREEN Act Stalls in Senate Committee Over Technicality
The Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday voted to approve the SCREEN Act, which would mandate nationwide site-based age verification of users seeking to access adult content online, but a procedural issue blocked the bill from advancing to the full Senate.
SCREEN Act Back in Play: Federal AV Bill Faces Senate Hearing
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has slated a markup session this week for the SCREEN Act, which would mandate site-based age verification of users accessing adult content online on a national level.
New 'PROTECT Act' Would Make North Carolina Rules for Adult Sites Federal Law
Senator Mike Lee of Utah on Thursday introduced legislation that would impose strict new federal rules on adult sites and platforms, strongly echoing similar regulations imposed last year in North Carolina.
'Adult Site Broker Talk' Podcast Drops 'Part 2' of Mike Stabile Episode
Mike Stabile of FSC returns as this week’s guest on the "Adult Site Broker Talk" podcast.
Mike Stabile of the FSC Guests on 'Adult Site Broker Talk' Podcast
Mike Stabile of FSC is the latest guest on the "Adult Site Broker Talk" podcast.
Arizona Governor Vetoes 'Protect Act' With New Consent Provisions
Arizona Governor Kate Hobbs on Friday vetoed HB 2133, the “Protect Act,” which would have imposed new requirements for adult content uploaded online.
SWR Data Publishes Camming Report
Adult industry market researcher SWR Data has published a report on camming as a bulwark against anti-porn efforts.
Arizona Senate Removes 'Catch-22' Provision From Consent Bill
The Arizona State Senate has amended a bill that would impose new requirements for adult content uploaded online, removing a seemingly contradictory provision that could have effectively made it impossible for adult sites to operate in the state.
SWR Data Publishes 'Creator Income' Report
Adult industry market researcher SWR Data has published a report on creator income trends.
Fast-Tracked Arizona Bill Includes Consent 'Catch-22' for Adult Sites
A bill advancing rapidly through the Arizona state legislature would impose new requirements for adult content uploaded online, including seemingly contradictory provisions that could effectively make it impossible for adult sites to operate in the state.
SWR Data Publishes 'Clip Trend' Report
Adult industry market research firm SWR Data has published a report on clip platform performance and sales.
UK Moving Ahead with Plan to Outlaw 'Choking' Content
The U.K. government has announced its intent to follow through on criminalizing “choking” content, a plan that was announced earlier this year.
Aylo, Woodhull Freedom Foundation to Tackle Online Censorship in Virtual Seminar
Aylo and Woodhull Freedom Foundation will co-host a virtual panel addressing online censorship on Sept. 30.
FSC Drops Florida AV Lawsuit in Wake of SCOTUS Decision
A U.S. district court judge granted on Tuesday a motion by Free Speech Coalition to dismiss the trade association’s lawsuit over Florida’s age verification law, a case that had been on hold pending the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the constitutionality of state AV laws.
FSC Unpacks SCOTUS Age Verification Ruling in Webinar
The Free Speech Coalition conducted a public webinar Tuesday to help adult industry stakeholders understand the Supreme Court’s recent decision in FSC v. Paxton, and its potential implications.
UK Lawmaker Calls for Appointment of 'Porn Minister'
Baroness Gabrielle Bertin, the Conservative member of Parliament who recently convened a new anti-pornography task force, is calling for the appointment of a “minister for porn,” according to British news outlet The Guardian.
North Carolina Passes Extreme Bill Targeting Adult Sites
The North Carolina state legislature this week ratified a bill that would impose new regulations that industry observers have warned could push adult websites and platforms to ban most adult creators and content.
UK Lawmaker Calls for Ban on Choking in Online Adult Content
British lawmaker Jessica Asato stated in an interview aired on Sunday that she plans to ask Parliament to outlaw online adult content featuring the act of choking.
Corey Silverstein to Host Webinar on 'SCOTUS Age Verification Ruling'
Where Does Age Verification Go From Here," to livestream July 10 at 4 p.m. (EDT).
Stalwart Defender: Jeffrey Douglas on 30 Years Fighting for Free Expression
“If you had told me in 1995 that I would be on the FSC board for 30 years, I would have laughed out loud,” says Jeffrey Douglas.