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APAG's Alana Evans Pens Open Letter to Mastercard
The Daily Beast published on Sunday an op-ed by Adult Performance Artists Guild (APAG) President Alana Evans calling out Mastercard’s “hypocrisy” at trying to set up draconian identity verification rules for adult entertainment that would further stigmatize it and threaten its existence in comparison to adult-oriented mainstream content.
APAG Announces Labor Department Approval and Confirmation
The Adult Performance Artists Guild (APAG) has announced they have received their federal filing number from the U.S. Department of Labor, confirming their status as a union.
APAG to Host Open Meeting With Congressional Candidate Alexandra Hunt
Adult Performance Artists Guild (APAG) is welcoming industry members to attend the union's open meeting with Alexandra Hunt, a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Philadelphia (PA-03), on Sunday, May 16, at 5 p.m. (PDT).
Models, Creators Report Issues With OnlyFans' New Paperwork Policy
Several content creators are reporting issues with a new form of paperwork that OnlyFans has been requesting since late December 2020.
APAG, Centro University to Host 'Staying Safe on Social' Webinar
Adult Performance Artists Guild (APAG) President Alana Evans will be the main presenter at an interactive webinar on best social media practices for adult performers, influencers and other sex workers, hosted by FanCentro’s Centro University on Wednesday.
APAG Backs 'Sex Work Is Work' Rally in Support of NY DA Candidate Eliza Orlins
Members of the Adult Performance Artists Guild (APAG) have announced they will join fellow sex workers on Sunday for a “Sex Work is Work” rally in solidarity with Eliza Orlins, who is currently running for New York's District Attorney's office.
Congressman Threatens OnlyFans With Segregation-Era 'White Slavery' Act
Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) sent a letter yesterday to the Department of Justice demanding that OnlyFans be investigated and prosecuted for “promoting prostitution” under a controversial Segregation-era law called the “White Slave Traffic Act.”
Sen. Merkley: Revised SISEA Will 'Protect the Rights' of Consensual Online Performers
A spokesperson for Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) confirmed to XBIZ today that the new version of the SISEA bill he co-sponsored last year will “ensure that the rights of consensual actors” in the adult industry will “continue to be protected.”
APAG Meets With Sen. Merkley's Staff Regarding SISEA, Releases Statement
Members of the Adult Performance Artists Guild (APAG) Executive Board met today with representatives from Senator Jeff Merkley's office (D-Ore.) to discuss his support for SISEA (Stop Internet Sexual Exploitation Act).
Alana Evans Releases 'Supreme Court Handmaiden' Parody
Alana Evans has released a new politically-charged scene, “As the Gavel Bangs,” via her fan platforms.
What Labor Bill AB2257 Means for Studio Work, Content Trade and Camming
Last Friday, Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2257 (AB2257) into law, providing a series of exemptions and clarifications to the so-called “Uber/Lyft law" (AB5) which affected labor relationships in the state starting January 1, 2020.
Alana Evans Featured in Mainstream Horror Movie 'The Beast Beneath'
Alana Evans is featured in a new mainstream horror movie, “The Beast Beneath,” premiering August 7.
APAG Leadership Files Breach of Contract, Defamation Lawsuit Against IEAU
Three top officers of the Adult Performers Actors Guild (APAG) have filed a complaint in the Los Angeles Superior Court against the International Entertainment Adult Union (IEAU), which has functioned as APAG’s “mother union,” also naming IEAU founder Phyllisha Anne and 10 unnamed Does as co-defendants.
APAG Announces New 'On Set Steward Program'
The President of the Adult Performers Actors Guild (APAG), Alana Evans has announced a new On Set Steward Program (OSS) offering “trained stewards to be placed on adult sets as an advocate for the performers.”
APAG's Alana Evans Pens Op-Ed Calling SBA Loan Application 'Discriminatory'
Alana Evans, president of the Adult Performers Actors Guild (APAG) penned an op-ed for mainstream news site The Daily Beast about “how discriminatory it is that the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus excludes sex workers.”
New Performer-Led Training Platform to Launch in Response to AB2389
Several adult performers, including Adult Performers Actors Guild (APAG) president Alana Evans, have announced the imminent launch of Performer Training, a self-coordinated talent training and certification platform.
NPR: 'Sex Worker Permit' Bill Sponsor Doubles Down, Invokes 'Human Trafficking'
The public radio news-commentary show "AirTalk," produced by NPR's Southern California affiliate KPCC, presented a segment this morning concerning the controversial "Sex Worker Permit" state bill, AB2389, introduced by Assemblyperson Cristina Garcia last month.
California: Another New Bill Seeks to Clarify Employment Status of Cam Models
California State Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, author of the controversial AB5 bill which uses new standards to classify California workers as either employees or independent contractors, is working on a new bill, AB1850, which is expected to include language that would clarify the employment status of adult industry performers, such as cam models, who utilize video streaming platforms.
An XBIZ Explainer: Here's What You Need to Know About AB2389
Yesterday evening, the sex worker community became aware that California Assemblymember Cristina Garcia had quietly introduced a new bill, AB2389, proposing a "state permit" system for anyone it classified as an "adult performer."
APAG's 'Mother Union' Drafted Controversial 'Sex Worker Permit' State Bill
The Adult Performers Actors Guild (APAG) has called for the resignation of the board of their own "mother union," the International Entertainment Adult Union (IEAU) following the revelation to XBIZ by the office of Assemblymember Cristina Garcia that the controversial California bill AB2389 introduced yesterday was "brought to them" by the IEAU.