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In Memoriam Reed Lee
With great sadness, the Free Speech Coalition announces the loss of our brother and friend, Reed Lee, on December 26, 2023. Reed served on FSC’s Board of Directors for over twenty years after first becoming acquainted with the organization at the 1998 World Pornography Conference.
Reed was exceedingly dedicated to the Free Speech Coalition, gladly devoting his limited time and boundless analytical ability to defending the adult industry’s rights and freedoms from government obstruction and censorship. His fierce intellect, astounding command of the law, and deep passion for the First Amendment made him a natural choice to chair both the FSC Legal and Legislative Committees. In those roles, he not only led the drafting of policy papers, pleadings and analyses, but also managed numerous FSC statutory challenges, including its current battle against unconstitutional age verification mandates.
Those who served with him on the FSC Board knew Reed as a deep and critical thinker who loved a spirited debate. He admired the great civil rights icon Bayard Rustin and committed his life and actions to fighting for labor rights, the democratic process, and free expression. He was a person of immense integrity who lived his life in concordance with his principles in every possible way.
For those and many other reasons, the staff and Board of the Free Speech Coalition are heartbroken and mourn his passing with profound sorrow. |
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A Credit Union For The Adult Industry
The Free Speech Coalition is exploring a new response to the financial discrimination this industry has suffered for decades – opening a federal credit union! In order to be granted a charter, we’re required to survey prospective credit union members and show that there’s enough support to make the project a success. To fill out the survey please visit freespeechcoalition.com/survey. |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Age Verification
Check out our recently published FAQ on age verification laws currently in effect in eight US states. The guide addresses concerns about defining harmful content, varied verification methods, potential consequences for non-compliance, and the absence of legal actions to date. In the event you are sued under one of these laws, we recommended to immediately get in contact with FSC and your insurance company. To read more and review what FSC is doing to fight age verification laws, visit our blog post here. |
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Lawmakers Open To Revisiting Bill That Led To NC Users Losing Access To Porn Sites
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Missouri Lawmakers Introduce Competing Age Verification Proposals
Missouri lawmakers have introduced four bills requiring mandatory age verification for accessing adult content online. House Bills 1993, 1426, 1855, and Senate Bill 961 aim to implement age verification mechanisms, digital IDs, and "commercially reasonable methods." HB 1993, by Rep. Sherri Gallick, allows private legal action, while HB 1426 and HB 1855, virtually identical, prioritize Rep. Mike McGirl's bill. Senate Bill 961, proposed by Sen. Doug Beck, enforces civil action against adult companies not complying with age verification, emphasizing preventing the distribution of harmful material to minors. Another lawmaker, Sen. Rick Brattin, is exploring content filters at the ISP level. Read more on AVN. |
SWPA Names Tamara Payton Bell As Administrator
Tamara Payton Bell has been appointed as the new administrator of the Sexual Wellness Professionals Alliance (SWPA), a division of the Free Speech Coalition. With over 30 years of industry experience and as the founder of the Home Pleasure Party Plan Association (HPPPA), Bell brings valuable expertise to her new role. The organization aims to leverage her networking skills to maximize its potential. Bell expressed excitement and honor in contributing to the alliance's growth and looks forward to engaging with industry professionals at the upcoming ANME show. Read more on XBIZ. |
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Pornhub Just Blocked Access In Two More US States
Pornhub's parent company, Aylo, has blocked access to users in North Carolina and Montana due to new age verification laws in both states. The laws, effective from January 1st, require users to go through commercial age verification systems. Aylo criticizes officials for mandating age verification without proper enforcement and fears users may be driven to non-compliant sites. Read more on Mashable. |
The Rise Of 'Giantess' Kink, 2023's Most-Searched Fetish
A TikTok trend in late 2022 involved a play in perspective, creating videos where individuals appeared to hand large objects to a much bigger person off-screen, giving the illusion of a giant woman. This trend coincided with "giantess" becoming the most-searched fetish in 2023. According to online content distributor Clips4Sale, giantess became the #1 fetish search term globally and the third-highest grossing category in terms of content sold. Read more on Vice. |
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