Free Speech Coalition
Adult Biz Faces More Obstacles Past Prop. 60 Battle
On Feb. 1, I completed 365 days as the Free Speech Coalition’s executive director. It was a turbulent first year, and when I received the 2017 XBIZ Industry Leadership Award I was startled, humbled and honored.
So, What’s the Real ‘Public Health Crisis’?
In the month since the election, we’ve seen state after state rush to condemn or regulate adult content.
Adult Industry Keeps Fighting On
On Nov. 8, we had one of the most momentous — and to political observers, improbable — victories in the history of our industry.
Industry Attorneys Troubled With Trump's AG Pick
Sen. Jeff Sessions, who was offered the job of attorney general by President-elect Donald Trump, is a big concern for the adult entertainment industry because of his hard-line, far-right positions on everything from immigration to fiscal spending to pornography.
FSC Issues Statement on Defeat of Prop 60
As the adult industry celebrates the defeat of the draconian Prop 60 condom initiative, the Free Speech Coalition has issued the following statement:
Adult Stars Bring Anti-Prop 60 Message to 'Heaven & Hell' Halloween Party
An abundance of adult performers brought an anti-Proposition 60 message to the Heaven & Hell Halloween Party.
Vanessa Veracruz, FSC's Eric Paul Leue on 'Inside the Industry' Tomorrow
Eric Paul Leue, executive director of the Free Speech Coalition (FSC), and adult star Vanessa Veracruz will be joining host James Bartholet and co-host Lauren Phillips this Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 7-9 p.m. PST on “Inside the Industry.”
Preston, Darling, Leue Address Prop 60 on KGO's 'Maureen Langan Show'
Radio host Maureen Langan interviewed three opponents of California’s Proposition 60 on her show Sunday night.
'No on 60' Message Moves Forward
The industry-led move to defeat Proposition 60, the California Safer Sex in the Adult Film Industry Act, is continuing its appeal to voters — and garnering considerable support in the process.
KGO Radio Tackles Prop 60
Tonight on KGO Radio AM 810, the Pat Thorsten Show explored the complicated and contentious issue of California’s Prop 60, which would mandate condom-only productions while opening the door to frivolous vigilante lawsuits and performer harassment.
See Bigger Picture, Participate and Stand United
Anyone who’s worked in the adult industry in the past five years knows the challenges we’ve faced. Some people have even questioned staying in the business. After all, between cheap content, government harassment, regulatory dictates and political platforms that blame you for the decline of civilization, it can be a tiring fight.
Manufacturers Take Action Against Counterfeit Sex Toys
The mainstreaming of pleasure products is proving to be a blessing and a curse for the sex toy industry. As the demand for pleasure products continues to grow, manufacturers are seeing an increase of counterfeiters selling everything from low-quality and possibly toxic knock-offs to perfectly copied replicas.
Pink and White Productions Joins #NoProp60 Campaign
Pink and White Productions has joined in support of the adult industry's workers by updating its membership site CrashPadSeries.com and VOD site PinkLabel.tv with banner announcements promoting the campaign opposing Proposition 60.
FSC's Leue Pens Op-Ed for The Advocate Against Prop 60
As the battle over California’s Proposition 60 escalates ahead of the Nov. 8 general election, the adult entertainment industry has taken a stand against the proposal that has become much more about politics than about its stated goal of protecting performer’s health.
Venus Lux's 'Syren Burlesque' to Include Raffle for APAC, FSC
Venus Lux Entertainment has announced the addition of a raffle for the premiere of Syren Burlesque.
Calif. Officials Reassign Condom Initiative Back to Prop. 60
In a release Saturday evening, officials announced that the Safer Sex in the Adult Film Industry Act slated for the Nov. 8 ballot has been reassigned back to its original designation — Proposition 60.
L.A. HIV Commission Votes to Oppose Condom Ballot Measure
The Los Angeles County Commission on HIV has voted unanimously to recommend opposition to the so-called “Safer Sex in Adult Film Production Act” ballot measure, according to the Free Speech Coalition.
Dallas Responds to Exxxotica's Federal Lawsuit
The City of Dallas has the right to block Exxxotica from a new contract at its municipal convention center because the adult exhibition previously violated its contract at a previous show, according to a response to a lawsuit filed by the porn expo.
The Condom Battle Is Far From Over
On Feb. 18, Cal/OSHA’s Standards Board voted down new regulations for adult film performers. These regulations not only included mandatory condoms, but latex dental dams to protect the mouth and eye protection such as goggles. This was a huge victory for adult performers, and the adult industry in general. However, the battle is far from over.
Mile High Named 2016 FSC Production Company of the Year
The Free Speech Coalition honored recipients of the 2016 FSC Awards at a luncheon last Friday at the 2016 XBIZ Show, where it named Mile High Media the Production Company of the Year.