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The Advocate: FSC Exec Director Alison Boden Champions Industry

Since Alison Boden took the reins of Free Speech Coalition (FSC) in early 2022, the organization has undergone a resurgence. Defending its members, sex workers, the adult industry and even society in general from threats to freedom of expression, FSC can now consistently be found on the front lines, battling with renewed zeal.

FSC: California's Porn Age Verification Bill Defeated Over Budget Concerns

The California legislature’s age verification bill, one of numerous AV bills being sponsored around the country by anti-porn activists, will not be moving forward, Free Speech Coalition reported Tuesday.

FSC's Alison Boden Hosts Content Moderation Panel at TrustCon

Free Speech Coalition Executive Director Alison Boden recently hosted a panel discussion on the trust and safety practices of adult platforms at TrustCon, the global conference dedicated to trust and safety professionals.

FSC's Alison Boden Delivers Keynote at UK Age Assurance Regulator Event

Free Speech Coalition (FSC) Executive Director Alison Boden delivered the keynote presentation at a recent meeting on age verification hosted by U.K. communications regulator Ofcom.

FSC Director: New Tennessee Age Verification Law is 'Attack on 1st Amendment'

Free Speech Coalition (FSC) Executive Director Alison Boden called Tennessee’s new age verification bill, signed into law by Republican Governor Bill Lee on Tuesday, “an attack not only on the adult industry but on the First Amendment rights of millions of people who engage with adult content online.”

Video: FSC's Alison Boden Testifies Before California Assembly Committee Regarding Age Verification

Free Speech Coalition Executive Director Alison Boden testified before the California Assembly Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, in opposition to the state’s version of the age verification bills being sponsored around the country by anti-porn religious conservative activists.

FSC's Alison Boden Testifies Against California Age Verification Bill, Urges Action to Defeat It

Free Speech Coalition Executive Director Alison Boden testified Tuesday against AB 3080, California’s version of the age verification bills being sponsored around the country by anti-porn religious conservative activists.

FSC's Alison Boden Participates in Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists

Free Speech Coalition (FSC) Executive Director Alison Boden attended the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) conference earlier this week.

Bias in Banking: How FSC Is Leading the Charge in Fight for Fairness

Ask most people what they remember about the 1997 film “Boogie Nights,” and they’ll probably recall Heather Graham dancing around as Rollergirl, or the infamous pool party, or Mark Wahlberg finally — spoiler alert — unveiling his prosthetic penis.

FSC Executive Director to Present Banking Discrimination Data to Strip Club Execs

Free Speech Coalition (FSC) Executive Director Alison Boden will present the trade organization’s work on banking and financial discrimination to the Association of Club Executives.

FSC Issues Open Letter to Anti-Porn Utah Senator Over New AV Law

Free Speech Coalition Executive Director Alison Boden on Tuesday issued an open letter addressed to the Utah Senate’s leading anti-porn activist, requesting clarification on how adult sites might comply with SB 287, the state’s controversial new age verification law.

Bloomberg Probes Financial Discrimination Against Adult Performers, Creators

Bloomberg published a report today documenting how adult performers and content creators have become “collateral damage” in an ongoing campaign to make online platforms liable for user-generated content.

Alison Boden Returns to 'Adult Site Broker Talk'

The second installment of Free Speech Coalition (FSC) Executive Director Alison Boden’s “Adult Site Broker Talk” interview has been released.

Alison Boden Guests on 'Adult Site Broker Talk'

Alison Boden of the Free Speech Coalition (FSC)  is the latest industry figure to guest on “Adult Site Broker Talk.”

Industry Alert: Fake IG Account Posing as Alison Boden, Kink.com

Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has alerted the industry that a fake Instagram account is fraudulently identifying itself as former Kink.com CEO Alison Boden and reaching out to prospective performers.

Free Speech Coalition Launches 'What FSC Does' Campaign

Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has rolled out a promo campaign designed to better educate the adult community about FSC's services and advocacy work.

FSC Board Hires Alison Boden as Executive Director

The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) Board of Directors has voted to permanently hire Alison Boden as the organization’s executive director. Boden has been serving as interim executive director since January. 

Corey Silverstein to Lead Section 230 'Legal Impact' Webinar Thursday

Adult industry attorney Corey Silverstein will kick off a new quarterly live webinar series titled "Legal Impact: Industry Issues, Today & Tomorrow" on Thursday, 2 p.m. (PDT).

Silverstein Legal Announces 'Legal Impact' Webinar Series

Adult industry attorney Corey Silverstein will lead a new quarterly live webinar series titled "Legal Impact: Industry Issues, Today & Tomorrow."

FSC Executive Director Michelle LeBlanc Steps Down

Michelle L. LeBlanc has resigned her position as executive director of the Free Speech Coalition (FSC). Effective immediately, Board President Alison Boden will act as the organization’s interim head.