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The Free Speech Coalition will occassionally publish the press releases of sister organizations.
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2007 Press Release Archive

6/29/2007California Adult Industry Tax Bill Receives Hearing
5/16/2007Free Speech Coalition Releases Three-Year Strategic Plan
May 16, 2007 - On Wednesday, May 16, 2007, the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) released its three-year strategic plan. The plan focuses on the areas of Membership, Public Relations, Government, Organizational Development and Litigation.

4/30/20072257: Judge Miller's Status Conference
April 30, 2007 - On Wednesday, April 25th, Colorado Federal District Court Judge Walker Miller held a status conference with the Free Speech Coalition and Government attorneys.

4/26/2007FreedomStreams '07 Raises Nearly $20K for Free Speech Coalition
April 26, 2007 ? The Free Speech Coalition is pleased to express its deep gratitude to HotMovies.com for last month?s one-day fundraising event, FreedomStreams ?07, which raised close to $20,000 for the FSC?s Legal Defense Fund on April 15.
4/25/200710th Annual "Celebrate Free Speech Lobbying Days" - A Tremendous Success
April 25, 2007 - Statewide delegates from the adult entertainment industry visited Sacramento Monday to meet with lawmakers for their 10th annual Celebrate Free Speech Lobbying Day event.
4/22/200710th Annual "Celebrate Free Speech Lobbying Days" Scheduled for April 22 & 23, 2007
Sacramento, Ca. - Statewide delegates from the adult entertainment industry will visit California?s State Capital next week for their 10th annual Celebrate Free Speech Lobbying Day event.

4/13/2007Free Speech Takes Next Step in the 2257 Case
April 13, 2007 - On Friday, April 13, 2007, the Free Speech Coalition filed a motion with Colorado Federal District Court Judge Walker Miller seeking clarification and modification of his recent order. ?This filing is in response to Judge Miller?s interim decision issued March 30, 2007,? explained Reed Lee, FSC Board member and President of the First Amendment Lawyers Association.
4/10/2007Free Speech Coalition, HotMovies.com Gear Up for FreedomStreams '07 Event
Canoga Park, Calif. - When HotMovies.com last month began to marshal adult studios to participate in Freedom Streams '07, its second annual fund-raising event to benefit The Free Speech Coalition?s (FSC) ongoing fight against governmental restrictions on the adult industry, they hoped for an even better response than they received for the inaugural version a year ago. So far, so good.
4/3/2007Judge Miller Issues Interim Decision on 2257
April 3, 2007 - Canoga Park, CA - On Friday March 30th, Colorado Federal District Court Judge Walker Miller issued an interim ruling dismissing some causes of action and allowing others to proceed in light of the Adam Walsh Act amendments to 18 U.S.C. ? 2257 signed into law on July 27, 2006.

3/30/2007ICM PROPOSAL FOR .XXX DENIED
March 30, 2007 - In a decision made Friday March 30th at the ICANN board meeting, the board voted 9 to 5 to reject ICM?s proposal for a .XXX top level domain. This appears to be the final decision by ICANN as Board Chair Vinton Cerf said that they would not consider another proposal for a .XXX top level domain.

3/26/2007Utah Child Protection Registry Injunction Denied
In a disappointing decision announced Friday March 23rd, Utah Federal District Court Judge Dale Kimball ruled that Utah?s ?Child Protection? Registry [CPR] may remain open until the case goes to trial. The current law makes it a crime, with jail time attached, for adult material of any nature to be emailed, even if requested, if any household member has listed the email address with the registry.

2/27/2007We Need Your Help!!! - Oppose .XXX
Most likely you are aware of, and gravely concerned about, the renewed interest in creating a .XXX TDL. Last May, FSC successfully opposed an attempt by Stuart Lawley, and his company ICM,

2/9/2007HotMovies.com Receives Free Speech Coalition's Netizen of the Year Award
Hollywood, Ca. - Thursday Night at the XBIZ award ceremony, the Free Speech Coalition awarded its Netizen of the Year award to HotMovies.com.

1/12/2007FSC Announces Result of Board Election at Membership Meeting in Las Vegas
January 12, 2007 ? This afternoon at Free Speech Coalition?s (FSC) membership meeting in Las Vegas, FSC Executive Director Diane Duke announced the result of board elections for 2007.

1/4/2007FSC's Margarita Membership Meeting January 12th, at the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, NV, Sponsored by Lion's Den
January 4, 2007 - The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) is inviting its members and potential members to a Margarita Reception and membership meeting at the Sands Expo Center, room #304 and 305.
2006 Press Release Archive

12/22/2006FSC Membership Meeting to Be Held January 12th, at Treasure Island, Las Vegas, NV
December 21, 2006 - The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) is pleased to announce that it will hold a general Membership Meeting Friday, January 12, 2007, at Treasure Island?s Marco Polo Room, Suites 701 and 702.
12/1/2006Vote for the FSC Board of Directors!
December 1, 2006 - Free Speech Coalition (FSC) members will receive their ballots in the mail next week to cast their vote for the 2007-2008 Board of Directors.
12/1/2006Free Speech Coalition Tightens Belt
December 1, 2006 - Free Speech Coalition Executive Director Diane Duke announced today that due to budget constraints, FSC is scheduled to lay off Kat Sunlove, Director of Legislative Affairs, and Layne Winklebleck, Legislative Affairs Associate at the end of December.

11/30/2006XFANZ Raises Funds for Non-Profits
November 30, 2007 - XFANZ, touting themselves as the ?adult entertainment capital,? viewable at www.xfanz.com, launched on October 2, 2006. During their first full month of operation, XFANZ has already demonstrated industry leadership by holding a fundraising event that raised thousands of dollars for two industry non-profits.
11/17/2006FSC Gravely Concerned About Recent 2257 Inspections
Chatsworth, Calif. - The Free Speech Coalition is gravely concerned about the apparent violations of the injunction issued by Federal District Court Judge Walker Miller in FSC?s challenge to the lawfulness of 18 U.S.C. ? 2257. We believe that at least three members have had secondary producer records inspected despite the language of the injunction.
11/15/2006Free Speech To Be Featured In Upcoming Univision TV Segment
November 15, 2006 - News flash: Hispanics watch adult videos too! Who knew? Fortunately, Univision, the internationally-renown Spanish-language network, does.

11/9/2006Utah Hearing Held Yesterday
November 9, 2006 - Judge Dale A. Kimball heard the Free Speech Coalition?s motion for a preliminary injunction to block enforcement of Utah?s Child Protection Registry (CPR) yesterday in United States District Court in Salt Lake City Utah. The case is Free Speech Coalition v. Shurtleff, No. 2:05-cv-00949.
11/1/2006Free Speech Coalition Welcomes New Executive Director
Nov. 1, 2006 - The Free Speech Coalition is pleased to announce its selection of Diane C. Duke as its new Executive Director.
10/20/2006FSC Opens Nominations for Board of Directors
October 20, 2006 - Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has opened nominations for its 2007 Board of Directors election and invites all FSC members to submit names as nominees for the positions. Five incumbents will be automatically in the list of nominees, plus two additional seats are open on the Board of thirteen members.

10/10/2006Adult Industry Trade Group Rates Congress
October 10, 2006 - In an effort to educate its members and the public about next month's mid-term election choices, Free Speech Coalition, trade association of the adult entertainment industry, is pleased to announce the posting of its first Congressional Report Card.

10/5/2006Adult Trade Group Joins Free Speech Week Partners
October 4, 2006 - Free Speech Coalition (FSC) will join with other groups and organizations around the nation in celebrating the second annual National Freedom of Speech Week (NFSW), October 16-22, 2006.

9/25/2006Free Speech Coalition Offers Testimony to Congress
Sept 25, 2006 - In the ongoing effort to have a voice in the halls of Congress, Free Speech Coalition submitted written testimony last week to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Sub-Committee on Oversight and Investigations
9/19/2006Free ParentalControl Bar Released
September 19, 2006 - Free Speech Coalition member WRAAC.org, a not for profit organization, has developed and introduced the "ParentalControl Bar".
9/8/2006Fleshlight Wins BoyAlley Sig Auction
September 6, 2006 - John "Boy Alley" Paul, who routinely posts to the www.gofuckyourself.com message board as well as being CEO of gay affiliate program Alley Bucks sponsored an online auction to raise funds for the Free Speech Coalition. Paul set up the auction in order to contribute to the Coalition's important litigation efforts while providing winning bidders with valuable exposure for their company.

9/7/2006Tom Hymes Resigns as Communications Director
September 7, 2006 - The Free Speech Coalition announced today that Communications Director Tom Hymes has stepped down to pursue other opportunities
9/5/2006Industry Volunteers Step Up for the Jerry Lewis Telethon
September 5, 2006 - Free Speech Coalition member Bob, Vice President of Dane Productions, coordinated volunteers through FSC for the nationally televised Jerry Lewis telethon fundraiser Sunday night September 3rd.
8/1/2006FSC Searches for a New Executive Director
August 1, 2006 - The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) will begin accepting applications today for the position of Executive Director.

7/28/2006FSC Members Volunteer for the Jerry Lewis Telethon
July 28, 2006 - Free Speech Coalition member Bob, Vice President of Dane Productions, has coordinated volunteers for the last twenty years to participate in the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon. In previous years, he recruited volunteers through his local Rotary Club.

7/28/2006HR 4472 Expands Congress' War on the Adult Entertainment Industry
July 28, 2006 - The Free Speech Coalition notes with mixed emotion the passage into law of HR 4472 - the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006.
7/24/20062257 Inspections Have Begun!
July, 24, 2006 - The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has learned that the Federal Government has initiated the first of the long-awaited 2257 inspections. Five FBI agents today checked the records of a major (primary) producer of adult content for specific movies, used their own copying equipment and left the location.

7/11/2006Free Speech Coalition Membership Meeting Scheduled for Adult Novelty Expo - July 19
July 11, 2006 - The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) is pleased to announce that it will hold a special membership meeting during the 2006 Adult Novelty Expo (ANE).
7/7/2006Adult Entertainment Industry Announces Draft Code of Ethics & Best Practices
July 7, 2006 - The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) today released a draft Code of Ethics & Best Practices for the Adult Entertainment Industry, to be considered by its membership over the next several months with final approval slated for late 2006.

6/29/2006Free Speech Coalition Is Offering Foursomes!
June 29, 2006 - At the Bob Tremont Golf Tournament, that is, where plenty of spots are still available for industry golfers. The 5th annual sporting event will take place in just a few weeks, the day after the Night of the Stars Awards, on Sunday July 16, 2006, at the Braemar Country Club in Tarzana, Ca. (Map).
6/27/2006Free Speech Coalition Requests Members to Update Their Contact Information
June 27, 2006 - The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) is pleased to announce the launch of its new website at www.freespeechcoalition.com. This notice is to alert our members about a few changes to the site and how they can update their contact information.

6/23/2006FSC Announces Award Nominees for 2006 "Night of the Stars"
June 23, 2006 - The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) is very pleased to announce the award nominees for the Gala 19th Annual Night of the Stars (NoS) Show, which will take place Saturday July 15, 2006, at the LA Center Studios in Los Angeles, California.
6/17/2006FSC Analyzes HR 5528 - "The Pornography Jurisdiction Limitation Act of 2006"
Canoga Park, Calif. - The Free Speech Coalition staff has prepared a point-by-point analysis of H.R. 5528, the so-called "Por??nography Jurisdiction Limitation Act of 2006", which was introduced in the House on June 6, 2006, by Representative Chris Cannon (R-Utah), and is now pending before the House Judiciary Committee.
6/7/2006FSC Membership Meeting This Sunday at Cybernet Expo!
June 7, 2006 - Mark your calendars! The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) will be holding a special membership meeting this Sunday, June 11, at Cybernet Expo in San Diego.
6/1/20062006 Night of the Stars and Bob Tremont Golf Tourney Dates Set; Event Sponsors Signed Up; Tix and Other Sponsorships Now Available
June 1, 2006 - The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) is pleased to announce that the Gala 19th Annual Night of the Stars (NOS) Awards Show has been set for Saturday July 15, 2006, starting at 7:00 p.m., at the LA Center Studios, in Los Angeles.
5/22/2006Industry Alert: Underage Girl May Be Seeking Work as Adult Performer, With Legal ID
May 22, 2006 - The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) received information this afternoon from AIM (the Adult Industry Medical Health Care Foundation: www.aim-med.org) that an underage girl in possession of a California drivers license that belong
5/22/20062006 Night of the Stars and Bob Tremont Golf Tournament Dates Set - Tix on Sale
May 22, 2006 - The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) is pleased to announce that the Gala 19th Annual Night of the Stars Awards Show has been set for Saturday July 15, 2006, starting at 7:00 p.m., at the LA Center Studios, in Los Angeles, California. The 6th A
5/16/2006FreedomStreams '06 Fundraiser Raises Thousands for 2257 Legal Defense Fund
May 16, 2006 - The Free Speech Coalition is pleased to express its deep gratitude to HotMovies.com for last month's one-day fundraising event "FreedomStreams '06" held April 18th with all proceeds earmarked for the 2257 Legal Defense Fund
5/12/2006Thanks to Sin City Chamber for the Chicken Ranch Brothel Fundraiser
May 12, 2006 - The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) sends its sincere thanks to the Sin City Chamber of Commerce for putting on the 2nd Annual Sin City Chamber Spring BBQ at the Chicken Ranch Brothel in Pahrump, Nevada on April 29th.
5/4/2006Free Speech Coalition Files Motion for Preliminary Injunction in Utah CPR Lawsuit
May 4, 2006 ? The Free Speech Coalition filed a motion today in United States District Court in Utah seeking a preliminary injunction to enjoin enforcement of Utah?s Child Protection Registry (CPR). The case is Free Speech Coalition v. Shurtleff, No. 2:0
5/2/2006Thank You, Phoenix Forum Event Sponsors!
May 2, 2006 - The Free Speech Coalition would like to express its sincere thanks and appreciation to the sponsors, participants and supporters of the 2nd Annual Phoenix Forum Golf Tournament at the Phantom Horse Golf Club and the Kissing Booth fundrais
4/25/2006Free Speech Coalition Representative to Speak at "Sex in Video Games" Conference - June 8-9, 2006
April 25, 2006 ? The Free Speech Coalition is pleased to announce that one of its staff members, Communications Director Tom Hymes, will speak on a seminar panel during the upcoming Sex in Video Games Conference, being held June 8-9, 2006, at The Lodge a
4/18/20069th Annual ?Celebrate Free Speech Lobbying Days? Scheduled for April 24 & 25, 2006
April 18, 2006 ? Representatives from the adult entertainment industry will visit California?s State Capital for the 9th year in a row next week, as part of Celebrate Free Speech Lobbying Days (CFSLD), a Free Speech Coalition-organized initiative that ha
4/13/2006FreedomStreams ?06 Fundraiser Gaining Momentum; Over 80 Studios Signed on, Promoters Aiming for 100!
April 13, 2006 ? The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) is extremely proud to announce that FreedomStreams ?06 ? a fundraiser to be held April 18th, with all proceeds earmarked for the FSC 2257 Legal Defense Fund - is gaining serious momentum, with at least 80
4/11/2006FSC Membership Meeting To Be Held April 20th, Marriott Warner Center, Woodland Hills, Ca.
April 11, 2006 - The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) is pleased to announce that it will hold a general Membership Meeting Thursday, April 20, 2006, at the Marriott Warner Center in Woodland Hills, California.
4/10/200611th Circuit Strikes Pandering Provision of PROTECT ACT; Builds its Ruling on "Ashcroft v. Free Speech Coalition"
April 10, 2006 ? The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) is reassured by the decision issued last week by the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that struck down the pandering provision of the PROTECT Act (18 U.S.C. ?2252A(a)(3)(B)) as being ?both substantially
4/7/2006Industry Alert: New Language Harmful to the Industry is Being Considered for Inclusion in the .XXX Binding Agreement
April 7, 2006 ? The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) is concerned that provisions detrimental to the adult entertainment community are being considered for inclusion in the contract (Agreement) between ICM Registry and ICANN regarding a proposed .XXX Top Leve
3/15/2006FSC Opposes Baucus/Pryor Mandatory .XXX TLD Legislation
March 15, 2006 - The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) is opposed to legislation introduced today by Senators Max Baucus (D-Mont) and Mark Pryor (D-Ark) that would ghettoize content-based speech on the Internet by creating a mandatory .xxx top
3/9/2006FSC to the Senate: Remove Title VI from H.R. 4472; It Does Not Target Child Pornographers!
March 9, 2006 - The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) is disappointed that the House of Representatives passed a seriously flawed provision that claims to prevent the production and distribution of child pornography but does nothing of the sort.
3/6/2006HotMovies and FSC Partner For FreedomStreams ?06 Fundraiser; Studios Are Encouraged To Participate!
March 6, 2006 ? The Free Speech Coalition is very pleased to announce that it is working with video-on-demand retailer HotMovies.com to produce a one-day fundraising event ? FreedomStreams ?06 ? to be held April 18th, with all proceeds to be earmarked fo
2/28/2006Rock N Roll Bingo a Raging Success
February 28, 2006 - The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) is proud to report that the Rock N Roll Bingo fundraiser held February 16th in Hollywood, California was a raging success and a great time for all who attended. Hosted by Joanna Angel and sponsored by
2/10/2006 COME ON DOWN FOR ROCK N ROLL BINGO
February 10, 2006 - Check it out: Win great prizes! Have fun at a bingo benefit for Free Speech Coalition next Thursday, February 16, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, at the Cranes Hollywood Tavern, 1611 N. El Centro Avenue (between Selma & Hollywood). The benefit w
2/1/2006NakedSword's Tim Valenti Joins 2006 FSC Board Of Directors; Board Officers Announced - February 1, 2006
February 1, 2006 - The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) is very pleased to announce that Tim Valenti, Co-Founder, President and CEO of NakedSword.com, has been appointed to join the 2006 FSC Board of Directors. His appointment was made by the Board to fill a
1/20/2006Free Speech Coalition Clarifies its Position on Issues Raised in Senate Hearing on Internet Pornography
January 20, 2006 ? Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) held a hearing yesterday on issues related to Internet Pornography in which a number of government officials, industry experts and private citizens were asked to testify. One witness of note was criminal
1/6/2006Free Speech Coalition Announces 2006 Board of Directors
January 6, 2006 - The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) was very pleased to announce the 2006 Board of Directors at its annual Membership Meeting last night in Las Vegas. The meeting, held in the Venetian Hotel during the Adult Entertainment Expo and Internext
1/3/20062257 Ruling Results in "Status Quo" for Members; Free Speech Coalition Requests Questions About Ruling
January 3, 2005 - In an effort to take advantage of the upcoming AEE/Internext events this week, and to better serve the members of the industry, the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) is asking anyone who has questions regarding the recent ruling by Judge Walk
 












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