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Platinum Bucks Donates $10,000 to FSC
Last week, affiliate program Platinum Bucks donated $10,000 to the Free Speech Coalition, in order to help fund legal efforts against the second phase of 2257 record-keeping requirements.
FSC Reports 'Tremendous Success' at Lobbying Day Event
Adult industry members returned to Porn Valley proudly after meeting with lawmakers Monday to discuss a proposed "sin" tax, a gathering that the Free Speech Coalition calls a "tremendous success."
Proposed Calif. Porn Tax Takes Center Stage at FSC Lobbying Days
As delegates from the adult entertainment business visit Sacramento today to meet with lawmakers as part of Free Speech Lobbying Days, they’ll be focusing on a new attempt to tax the industry.
FSC Files Motion Over 2257
The Free Speech Coalition today filed a motion seeking clarification and modification of U.S. District Judge Walker Miller’s interim decision on March 30, relative to new regulations over 2257, the federal record-keeping law.
Maleflixxx Rallies Studios in Support of FSC
Gay adult video-on-demand distributor Maleflixxx will host a fundraiser in support of the Free Speech Coalition.
FSC Denied Injunction in Utah Child Protection Registry Case
U.S. District Judge Dale Kimball has refused to issue a temporary injunction that would prohibit the Utah Child Protection Registry site from operating before his court can hear the case in full.
Bush Whacked? 2
In part one, we began our look at the Bush administration's impact on adult. In this conclusion, we'll examine the Red Rose case and what the future may hold.
Bush Whacked? 1
In the U.S., the George W. Bush era has been a time of considerable worry for the adult entertainment industry. President Bush, unlike his Democratic predecessor Bill Clinton, has been on very friendly terms with the Christian Right, and Bush's attorney generals — first John Ashcroft, now Alberto Gonzales — have been quite vocal about their desire to vigorously prosecute sexually explicit material.
FSC Announces New Board Members
The Free Speech Coalition has announced the results of its board elections, which took place this year during AEE at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas.
FSC Membership Meeting Moves to Sands Expo Center
The Free Speech Coalition meeting scheduled for Friday, Jan. 12 at 5 p.m. has been moved to the Sands Expo Center, rooms 304 and 305.
FSC Membership Meeting Slated During AEE Show
The Free Speech Coalition will be holding a general membership meeting during the Adult Entertainment Expo show in Las Vegas.
FSC Tightens Belt With Layoffs
Free Speech Coalition Executive Director Diane Duke said today that due to budget constraints, the organization will lay off two of its members at the end of this month.
FSC to Hold Board of Directors Election
The Free Speech Coalition Board of Directors election for the 2007-08 term will being in earnest next week, with members receiving their ballots.
FSC Praises XFANZ for Fund-Raiser
The Free Speech Coalition has issued a statement praising XFANZ for its work in raising money for ASACP and the FSC with proceeds from its XFANZ Rocks Burlesque event.
New FSC Executive Director Takes Control
Diane Duke began her tenure today as executive director of the Free Speech Coalition. The former Planned Parenthood vice president also served on the Human Rights Commission before accepting her current post with the FSC.
FSC Seeks Halt to All 2257 Inspections
Free Speech Coalition Chairman Jeffrey Douglas told XBIZ he believes that the FBI has violated a court-ordered injunction designed to protect FSC members who are defined as secondary producers.
FSC Featured on Univision
Free Speech Coalition Development Director Scott Lowther will be profiled on “Here & Now,” a news magazine show for Spanish language TV network Univision.
FSC Opens Nominations for Board of Directors
The Free Speech Coalition has begun its nomination process for two open seats on its board of directors and five incumbents who are up for reelection. The results of the election will be announced at the FSC’s annual membership meeting at AEE.
Jeffrey Douglas: Latest 2257 Inspection Violates FSC Injunction
Free Speech Coalition attorney Jeffrey Douglas, who also represents Chatsworth, Calif.-based Legend Video, said today’s FBI inspection of the company’s 2257 records was conducted in violation of an injunction issued in favor of the trade group’s secondary producer members by a U.S. District Court in Denver.
FSC Issues Congressional Report Card
Stepping up educational efforts in anticipation of upcoming elections Nov. 7, the Free Speech Coalition issued its first online Congressional Report Card. The report was compiled from numerous online sources and voting records.