Free Speech Coalition
Recipients of Free Speech Coalition Awards Announced
Free Speech Coalition on Friday announced the recipients of the 2012 FSC Awards.
Vivid's Marci Hirsch, Steven Hirsch Call Adult Industry Meeting for Oct. 24
Vivid Entertainment Group VP of Production Marci Hirsch and CEO Steven Hirsch have called an industry-wide meeting for Wednesday, Oct. 24, at the Sportsmen's Lodge in Studio City to discuss additional activism in support of a No on Measure B vote on Nov. 6.
No on Government Waste Committee Responds to FPPC About AHF
In response to the Fair Political Practices Commission request for additional information, the No on Government Waste Committee said Monday it has sent additional information on the AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s failure to properly disclose it paid actors in its advertisements.
Steven St. Croix: New Call to Action to Oppose Measure B on Oct. 16
Adult film star Steven St. Croix is leading a second adult industry "call to action" in opposition of Measure B on the Nov. 6 election ballot that would make condoms mandatory in porn productions.
FSC Distributes First Round of Performer Subsidy Fund Checks
The Performer Subsidy Fund will send its first round of subsidy checks to performers today, the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) announced.
L.A. County Republican, Libertarian Parties Oppose Measure B
The Republican and Libertarian Parties of L.A. County have both joined in announcing their opposition to Measure B, the controversial “Safer Sex” ballot initiative that will go before L.A. County voters on Nov. 6.
'No on Measure B' Fundraiser Adds FSC Promo for Performers
Free Speech Coalition on Thursday announced a new incentive for adult performers to attend this Monday's fundraiser for the "No on Measure B" campaign.
FSC Solicits Industry Comments to Help Battle Measure B
The Free Speech Coalition is calling on the adult industry to utilize social media to show support for the No on Government Waste Committee’s efforts to thwart Measure B.
Video: Steven St. Croix Creates 'No on Measure B' YouTube Clips
Adult film star Steven St. Croix has created a pair of video clips for YouTube in which he strongly urges residents of Los Angeles County to vote “No on Measure B” in the Nov. 6 election.
No on Government Waste Committee to Discuss Measure B at Press Conference
The No on Government Waste Committee has called a press conference for 9:30 a.m. on Thursday to announce the endorsement of leading L.A. County business groups in opposition to Measure B, the so-called Safer Sex initiative on the Nov. 6 ballot.
No On Government Waste Committee Calls on AHF to Halt Measure B TV Ads
The No on Government Waste Committee on Monday called on the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) to remove a new TV ad that it calls "misleading, erroneous" and that "violates state election law" in the fight over Measure B, the so-called “Safer Sex” initiative on the Nov. 6 ballot in Los Angeles County.
FSC Introduces 'No on Measure B Campaign' Committee Staff
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) introduced the “No on Measure B Campaign Committee” campaign staff today.
FSC Summit Website Launches
Free Speech Coalition on Monday announced the FSC Summit website has been launched.
Campaign to Block Mandatory Condom 'Measure B' Launches
Citing the potential for deficits in county healthcare programs, a broad-based coalition of business organizations, entertainment companies, community activists and healthcare advocates today announced the launch of a campaign aimed at defeating Measure B, the so-called “Safer Sex” initiative on the Los Angeles County ballot this Nov. 6.
Diane Duke Named CEO of Free Speech Coalition, Contract Renewed Through 2015
The Board of Directors of the Free Speech Coalition on Friday announced that Diane Duke has accepted a new three-year contract to be the chief executive officer of the adult industry’s trade association.
Mr. Marcus Disputes SF Weekly Story
Adult performer Mr. Marcus, who last week admitted he covered up a positive syphilis test and also went along with what he alleged was an industry testing lab helping him with a cover-up so that he could continue working, told XBIZ late Tuesday that a story published today by San Francisco Weekly took his remarks out of context.
APHSS: STI Testing, Treatments Proceed
Adult Production Health & Safety Services (APHSS.org) on Tuesday released an update regarding the current developments with syphilis testing and treatments for adult performers.
Syphilis-Positive Porn Performer Mr. Marcus Apologizes, Admits to Altered Test
Adult performer Mr. Marcus told XBIZ Tuesday that he is “very sorry” for altering his STI test result that showed he tested positive for syphilis, saying he only worked with the altered test because his doctor assured him that he would not be contagious after taking a shot of penicillin and waiting at least 10 days before any sexual activity.
APHSS Releases Update on Production Moratorium, Performer Testing
As a result of an adult performer testing positive for syphilis, Adult Production Health and Safety Services (APHSS) providers are administering the standard RPR syphilis test that is approved by the FDA for preliminary diagnosis, the organization said Monday.