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APAC, FSC Partner to Discuss Race Issues in Adult Industry

The Adult Performer Advocacy Committee (APAC) is partnering with the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) to hold two simultaneous events Sunday, October 6, from 6 to 8 p.m., on the subject of race in the adult entertainment industry.

FSC Lawyer Shines at Latest Hearing in 2257 Legal Saga

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd circuit held a hearing last Thursday concerning the years-long litigation challenging the constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 2257 (known more commonly in the adult industry as “2257”), pitting the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) and the other plaintiffs (called in this stage "appellees/cross-appellants") against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).

Lance Hart Teams With FSC to Offer Self-Defense Class in Vegas

Lance Hart is organizing a self-defense class for adult performers and other sex workers in Las Vegas with Citizens Defense Research (CDR).

FSC Warns of Scam Involving Greg Lansky Impersonator

The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) is warning the industry that an individual fraudulently claiming to be Greg Lansky of Vixen Media Group has reached out to performers via WhatsApp.

FSC Issues Call for Industry Applicants for Executive Director Position

The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has issued an official call for more industry insiders to apply for the position of Executive Director.

Eric Paul Leue to Leave Free Speech Coalition

Eric Paul Leue will leave his position as Executive Director of the Free Speech Coalition at the end of the month.

FSC Files Another Response to DOJ in 2257 Saga

Lawyers for the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) and the other plaintiffs in the years-long litigation challenging the constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 2257 (known more commonly in the adult industry as “2257”) today filed a response to this month’s brief by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) before the U. S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, which had challenged the government’s initial arguments.

"Listen to Us!" Performers, Advocates Speak Out on Mental Health, Self-Care

The following article touches on issues related to depression, anxiety and addiction. Certain topics of discussion may be triggering.

FSC Offers Resources to Talent Agencies for Upcoming Sexual Harassment Requirements

The Free Speech Coalition has released an announcement about a new requirement for talent agents to “provide educational materials on sexual harassment prevention and eating disorders to performers who work with them.”

FSC Files Persuasive Response to DOJ in 2257 Saga

Friday morning, lawyers for the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) and the other plaintiffs in the years-long litigation challenging the constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 2257, known more commonly in the adult industry as “2257,” filed their response to last month’s opening brief by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) before the U. S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit.

FSC Issues Letter of Support for Pro-Sex Workers CA Senate Bill

The Free Speech Coalition (FSC), the adult industry trade organization, has released a public letter in support of a California Senate Bill that would reform the state’s Evidence Code to “protect sex workers from being arrested when reporting serious or violent crimes and would also prohibit using the possession of condoms as probable cause for sex work crimes.”

FSC-PASS to Add New Testing Network This Week

The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) announced this morning a new testing network has been added to the PASS system.

FSC, Performers Puzzled by Talent Testing's New Medical Questionnaire, TTS Responds

The Free Speech Coalition (FSC), the trade organization that developed and administers the PASS program, has requested an explanation from Talent Testing Service (TTS), one of the drawing facility networks that works with PASS, about a new Medical History Questionnaire that TTS introduced last month.

FSC Issues Statement on HIV, PASS and the Antibody Test

The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has released a statement regarding HIV, the PASS system and the antibody test.

FSC Launches INSPIRE Program for New Performers

The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) today launched the INSPIRE Program for new adult industry performers.

FSC-PASS Issues Advisory for STI Mycoplasma Genitalium

The Free Speech Coalition today issued a statement intended to inform the industry of a sexually transmitted infection, Mycoplasma genitalium, that may be on the rise.

FSC, Ducati, Desert AIDS Project Launch 'Next Steps Program'

The Free Speech Coalition (FSC), Trenton Ducati’s Ducati Studios and the Desert AIDS Project (DAP) will formally launch the Next Steps Program tomorrow.

Sugarcookie.xxx Releases Statement on HIV Alert, Production Hold

Sugarcookie.xxx has released a statement on the recently confirmed positive HIV test in Spain and subsequent European production hold.

Czech Producers Issue Statement on HIV Alert, Production Hold

Producers Tarra White and Jonathan “JT” Todd, on behalf of an alliance of Czech Republic-based agents, producers and performers, have issued a statement regarding the recently confirmed positive test for HIV in Spain and a subsequent European production hold.

Retail Site Enhanced Male Throws Support Behind FSC

Adult retail website The Enhanced Male has thrown its support behind the Free Speech Coalition (FSC).