Free Speech Coalition
Cal/OSHA Votes to Create Advisory Committee to Examine Adult Production Sets
The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (Cal/OSHA) “voted unanimously today to create an advisory committee because of workplace violence concerns,” reported Alana Evans, President of the Adult Performers Actors Guild (APAG), who attended the meeting.
FSC Selects Michelle L. LeBlanc as New Executive Director
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has chosen Michelle L. LeBlanc to lead the organization as their new executive director.
Lance Hart to Lead Self-Defense Class for Adult Biz on Sunday
Lance Hart is reminding local industry colleagues that he is leading a self-defense class Sunday in Las Vegas sponsored by Lance Hart Studios, Free Speech Coalition (FSC) and WoodRocket and taught by Citizens Defense Research (CDR).
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.