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DirtyOldMen.tv Webcast to Feature FSC's Diane Duke
Diane Duke, the Free Speech Coalition's executive director, will appear Friday as a special guest on video podcast site DirtyOldMen.tv.
FSC: Discerning Women
In mid-April, Democratic strategist Hillary Rosen made a foolish comment about Ann Romney stating that Mrs. Romney, “Has never had to work a day in her life.” This set off a political firestorm with Republicans arguing the value of stay-at-home moms and Democrats discussing the plight of single moms without the financial foundation the Romneys enjoy. But really, what is at the heart of the matter is the respect, or lack thereof, for the right and ability of women to make decisions about their lives.
Aptima vs. Abbott: Performer Testing Debate Reaches Fever Pitch
The debate over using Abbott or Aptima for HIV performer testing reached a fever pitch this week among stakeholders in the adult film industry.
FSC Issues Statement on Performer Testing
Free Speech Coalition Executive Director Diane Duke today issued a statement relative to the APHSS testing program.
L.A. Porn-Condom Panel Gets 90-Day Extension
City officials have approved a 90-day extension to craft rules regulating porn productions within Los Angeles city limits, effectively delaying any type of enforcement until September.
L.A. City Council to Hear Status of Condom Ordinance on Wednesday
City Council on Wednesday will hear a city official's request for a 90-day extension to craft rules regulating porn productions within Los Angeles city limits.
FSC: L.A. Porn Condom Ballot Initiative 'Unnecessary'
The Free Speech Coalition, responding to the AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s earlier announcement that it has submitted 360,000 petition signatures in a continuing effort to mandate the use of condoms in adult production, today called the Los Angeles county ballot initiative "unnecessary."
FSC: Condom Enforcement Strategy Shifts to New L.A. City Committee
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) was notified today by the L.A. City Administrator’s Office that the L.A. City Council has referred development of enforcement strategy for the city condom ordinance to the Arts, Parks, Health & Aging Committee.
L.A. Condom Panel Asks for 90 Days, Cites 'Complexities'
A 90-day extension has been requested by the panel charged with crafting the ordinance's policies and enforcement. The request effectively puts enforcement of the ordinance on hold until late summer.
L.A. Porn-Condom Panel Postpones Meeting
The Adult Film Industry Working Group's fourth and final meeting slated for this week has been postponed.
Panel Needs More Time to Craft L.A. Condom Policies
The panel that has been charged with crafting policies to implement Los Angeles' porn-condom ordinance will meet one more time next week.
L.A. Porn-Condom Panel to Meet Friday
The final meeting of the Adult Film Industry Working Group will be held Friday at City Hall.
FSC Meets With L.A. City Administrator to Discuss Condom Ordinance
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) Executive Director Diane Duke and FSC Board Chair Jeffrey Douglas met on Friday with Los Angeles City Administrator Miguel Santana and his staff to discuss the recently enacted condom ordinance for adult industry productions.
FSC: Condom Ordinance Update — Part 1
This is the first of a three-part series designed to clarify the mandatory condom regulation activity in the City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County and the state of California.
L.A. Condom Panel to Meet Next Week
The Adult Film Industry Working Group, the panel created to craft policies to implement Los Angeles' porn-condom ordinance, has met two times already and plans on meeting a third time sometime next week before it gives its formal findings to City Council by mid month.
FSC Responds to DOJ Call for 2257 Comments
The Free Speech Coalition this week responded to a call by the Justice Department for comments on burdens associated with 18 U.S.C. § 2257.
FSC: Producers/Directors, Think About It…
The FSC Board of Directors met in late November to look forward and set FSC goals and action steps for 2012. The board first revisited to FSC’s three-year strategic plan — that concludes the end of 2012 — to make sure it was in keeping with its long-term goals. Those goals include improved communication, financial stability and most importantly, success in meeting the needs of our members.