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An Open Letter To The Adult Industry Following the 2024 Election
Donald Trump’s re-election brings new challenges for the adult industry as his administration and allies push to ban pornography and enforce stringent age verification laws. The industry has always faced stigma and legal battles, including significant prosecutions under previous administrations. The Free Speech Coalition is committed to defending the rights of our members and ensuring they can work safely and legally. Executive Director Alison Boden emphasizes the importance of unity and invites industry members to support FSC’s mission to protect their livelihoods and promote future growth. Read the letter on our blog. |
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Company Fraudulently Claiming Association With Free Speech Coalition
Free Speech Coalition has been alerted that a nude art photography site has contacted at least one FSC member, claiming to have obtained their contact information “through the Free Speech Coalition.” Free Speech Coalition has not and will not share, sell or otherwise publicly post member information. We have contacted the company demanding they cease and desist spreading false information using our name or otherwise claiming connection with FSC. If you have received or do receive such a solicitation, please let us know immediately by reaching out to [email protected]. |
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Attorneys in Kansas Seeking Plaintiffs To Sue Adult Companies
A personal injury law firm is actively courting potential plaintiffs in Kansas, using the state’s age-verification law to dangle the prospect of large financial judgments from adult companies. The firm identified by FSC is openly employing church networks to reach potential plaintiffs. In Kansas, simple access of an adult website by a minor may be enough to bring a civil case with statutory damages — no proof of actual harm is required. Under the law, claims for statutory damages begin at $50,000. The state’s attorney general is separately empowered to bring litigation. Read more on our blog. |
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On The Campaign Trail For The OnlyFans Vote
“Mike Stabile, of adult industry lobbying group Free Speech Coalition, said that, when the Christian right is empowered, they invariably come after adult content. ‘It’s a way into a larger sort of censorship agenda,’ Stabile said. ‘They believe that pornography, LGBTQ rights, women’s sexuality, are all tied together. And so if they can start hacking away at our rights to talk about these things, they can sort of take the whole bag.’” Read more on Vice. |
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Adult Site Broker Talk Episode 230 With Mike Stabile -- Part One
Listen to Part 1 of Mike Stabile’s interview on Adult Site Broker Talk to hear insights on his decade-long work as a journalist and advocate for sexual expression, plus his role at the Free Speech Coalition. Stabile discusses key issues facing the adult industry, including age verification laws and discrimination. The episode is available now at adultsitebrokertalk.com. |
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New Law Requires Age Verification For Adult Websites In Oklahoma, Sparking Debate Over Privacy And Free Speech
“Alvord says because this law gives parents an option, people's rights aren't violated. But Mike Stabile with the Free Speech Coalition disagrees. ’I think that we lose our ability to go online, to be anonymous, to consume information that may be controversial but that we have a First Amendment right to access,’ he said.” Read more on News9. |
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Porn Is Protected Speech. Trump's New Presidency Will Test That Sentiment. The Courts Can Uphold It.
Donald Trump’s return to the presidency, bolstered by the Project 2025 agenda, poses significant challenges for the adult industry, with targeted efforts to restrict pornography and diminish First Amendment protections. Age verification laws like Texas HB 1181 are central to this push, threatening online speech and privacy. The Free Speech Coalition’s upcoming Supreme Court case could set a crucial precedent for protecting free expression against these encroachments. Read more on TechDirt. |
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Mattel 'Wicked' Movie Dolls Include Link Sending Fans To Porn Website By Mistake
Some “Wicked” dolls tied to the upcoming movie have been found with incorrect packaging that directs users to an adult website instead of the official one. This issue affects Elphaba and Glinda dolls, causing concern among parents who discovered the mistake. The movie, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, premieres on November 22 and carries a PG rating. Read more on Tallahassee Democrat. |
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