Free Speech Coalition
@fsc.bsky.social
We are the 501(c)6 trade association that protects the rights & freedoms of the adult industry.
"Judge Holly Teeter of the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas dismissed both suits, citing lack of jurisdiction.
In the case against Titan Websites, Teeter ruled that the plaintiff failed to show the site "purposefully directed its activities at Kansas."
In the case against Titan Websites, Teeter ruled that the plaintiff failed to show the site "purposefully directed its activities at Kansas."
Judge Dismisses NCOSE-Backed Suits Against Adult Sites Over Kansas AV Law
A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed lawsuits brought against two adult websites in Kansas for alleged violations of the state’s age verification law.
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February 11, 2026 at 8:11 PM
"Judge Holly Teeter of the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas dismissed both suits, citing lack of jurisdiction.
In the case against Titan Websites, Teeter ruled that the plaintiff failed to show the site "purposefully directed its activities at Kansas."
In the case against Titan Websites, Teeter ruled that the plaintiff failed to show the site "purposefully directed its activities at Kansas."
A federal judge dismissed the age verification lawsuit against Titan Websites, operator of HentaiCity.com. In the first private AV case to reach resolution, the court found plaintiffs may lack jurisdiction over out of state sites under Kansas law. www.freespeechcoalition.com/blog/kansas-...
Kansas Age Verification Lawsuit Dismissed — Free Speech Coalition
A federal judge in Kansas has dismissed the age verification lawsuit against Titan Websites, operator of the adult tube site HentaiCity.com. As the first age verification case filed by a private…
www.freespeechcoalition.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:55 PM
A federal judge dismissed the age verification lawsuit against Titan Websites, operator of HentaiCity.com. In the first private AV case to reach resolution, the court found plaintiffs may lack jurisdiction over out of state sites under Kansas law. www.freespeechcoalition.com/blog/kansas-...
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Incredibly timely and powerful report out today from @publicpubics.bsky.social and @internetmaggie.com laying out the debanking challenges faced by adult industry workers in Canada
Today @publicpubics.bsky.social & I are pleased to share our new research report:
Account Closed Without Notice 🏦💸🚫☂️
we clarify policies restricting bank access for many 🇨🇦 adult industry/SWers + offer recommendations to secure fair financial inclusion for all
www.internetmaggie.com/debanking
Account Closed Without Notice 🏦💸🚫☂️
we clarify policies restricting bank access for many 🇨🇦 adult industry/SWers + offer recommendations to secure fair financial inclusion for all
www.internetmaggie.com/debanking
February 10, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Incredibly timely and powerful report out today from @publicpubics.bsky.social and @internetmaggie.com laying out the debanking challenges faced by adult industry workers in Canada
FSC's @mikestabile.bsky.social says new laws taxing adult content function as a form of censorship.
"A tax on speech limits that right to those who can afford it... Taxing them because of imagined harms is not only dangerous to our industry, it sets a dangerous precedent for government power."
"A tax on speech limits that right to those who can afford it... Taxing them because of imagined harms is not only dangerous to our industry, it sets a dangerous precedent for government power."
Conservative Lawmakers Want Porn Taxes. Critics Say They’re Unconstitutional
Alabama passed a 10 percent porn tax last year, as Utah and Pennsylvania eye similar bills. Half the country has enacted age-verification laws to prevent minors from viewing porn.
www.wired.com
January 12, 2026 at 1:15 AM
FSC's @mikestabile.bsky.social says new laws taxing adult content function as a form of censorship.
"A tax on speech limits that right to those who can afford it... Taxing them because of imagined harms is not only dangerous to our industry, it sets a dangerous precedent for government power."
"A tax on speech limits that right to those who can afford it... Taxing them because of imagined harms is not only dangerous to our industry, it sets a dangerous precedent for government power."
FSC's @mikestabile.bsky.social explains why the SCREEN Act, and bills like it, are a Trojan Horse for more widespread censorship.
Thank you to @mikestabile.bsky.social for coming on my podcast to chat about the SCREEN Act and how dangerous and bad these age/ID verification laws are!!! Please watch and share
Congress Is Pushing Another Internet Censorship Law
YouTube video by Taylor Lorenz
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January 9, 2026 at 9:41 PM
FSC's @mikestabile.bsky.social explains why the SCREEN Act, and bills like it, are a Trojan Horse for more widespread censorship.
We couldn't do it without our members!
Join us for these exclusive members-only events next Thursday, January 15th before and after the FSC Summit at XBIZ LA.
RSVP before January 13th at freespeechcoalition.com/rsvp
Join us for these exclusive members-only events next Thursday, January 15th before and after the FSC Summit at XBIZ LA.
RSVP before January 13th at freespeechcoalition.com/rsvp
January 7, 2026 at 10:15 PM
We couldn't do it without our members!
Join us for these exclusive members-only events next Thursday, January 15th before and after the FSC Summit at XBIZ LA.
RSVP before January 13th at freespeechcoalition.com/rsvp
Join us for these exclusive members-only events next Thursday, January 15th before and after the FSC Summit at XBIZ LA.
RSVP before January 13th at freespeechcoalition.com/rsvp
Got a burning question about age verification? Mike and Alison will be answering questions during the AV session at the FSC Summit next Thursday. Drop your questions in the comments or DM us! ⬇️
January 5, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Got a burning question about age verification? Mike and Alison will be answering questions during the AV session at the FSC Summit next Thursday. Drop your questions in the comments or DM us! ⬇️
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Sexual expression is censored because it's powerful.
Porn and erotica are important and societally valuable forms of speech, and the defense of them, in the face of state and church attempts at repression, is a necessary political act.
January 4, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Sexual expression is censored because it's powerful.
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📅 FSC Summit 2026 is the place to be Jan 15 at XBIZ LA.
From media strategies to policy deep dives, get tools to protect creators’ rights this year.
We’re proud to help sponsor the morning session before and the happy hour after 🥂
RSVP at the link in the @fsc.bsky.social's original post 👇
From media strategies to policy deep dives, get tools to protect creators’ rights this year.
We’re proud to help sponsor the morning session before and the happy hour after 🥂
RSVP at the link in the @fsc.bsky.social's original post 👇
Devote a day to defending your rights! Join us at FSC Summit 2026 on Jan 15 at XBIZ LA. A full day of insights, strategy, and members-only meetups, with sessions on narrative change, age verification, and federal policy. See you all there!
Join Us at the FSC Summit 2026 — Free Speech Coalition
The adult industry is in a defining moment and 2026 is shaping up to be another year of major change. That’s why we’re kicking things off with FSC Summit 2026 , a full day of insights, analysis, and…
www.freespeechcoalition.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:26 PM
📅 FSC Summit 2026 is the place to be Jan 15 at XBIZ LA.
From media strategies to policy deep dives, get tools to protect creators’ rights this year.
We’re proud to help sponsor the morning session before and the happy hour after 🥂
RSVP at the link in the @fsc.bsky.social's original post 👇
From media strategies to policy deep dives, get tools to protect creators’ rights this year.
We’re proud to help sponsor the morning session before and the happy hour after 🥂
RSVP at the link in the @fsc.bsky.social's original post 👇
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Porn and erotica are important and societally valuable forms of speech, and the defense of them, in the face of state and church attempts at repression, is a necessary political act.
January 4, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Porn and erotica are important and societally valuable forms of speech, and the defense of them, in the face of state and church attempts at repression, is a necessary political act.
Meet the 2026–27 FSC Board of Directors! www.freespeechcoalition.com/blog/free-sp...
Very excited to welcome new Board member David Eliason of Dick & Jane’s Naughty Spot.
And we want to offer our heartfelt thanks to Lucy Hart @lucyhart.bsky.social for her years of dedicated service.
Very excited to welcome new Board member David Eliason of Dick & Jane’s Naughty Spot.
And we want to offer our heartfelt thanks to Lucy Hart @lucyhart.bsky.social for her years of dedicated service.
Free Speech Coalition 2026-27 Board Members Announced — Free Speech Coalition
LOS ANGELES —The Free Speech Coalition congratulates the re-elected members of the FSC Board of Directors: FSC Board Chair Jeffrey Douglas (Attorney) FSC Board Treasurer Cathy Beardsley…
www.freespeechcoalition.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Meet the 2026–27 FSC Board of Directors! www.freespeechcoalition.com/blog/free-sp...
Very excited to welcome new Board member David Eliason of Dick & Jane’s Naughty Spot.
And we want to offer our heartfelt thanks to Lucy Hart @lucyhart.bsky.social for her years of dedicated service.
Very excited to welcome new Board member David Eliason of Dick & Jane’s Naughty Spot.
And we want to offer our heartfelt thanks to Lucy Hart @lucyhart.bsky.social for her years of dedicated service.
Over the past few years, FSC raised alarms in Washington about debanking of our industry. Thousands of you joined us to file complaints.
Finally, a new government report has affirmed it: major banks wrongly discriminated against adult businesses.
Our work is paying off. Now, we fight for a fix.
Finally, a new government report has affirmed it: major banks wrongly discriminated against adult businesses.
Our work is paying off. Now, we fight for a fix.
OCC Releases Preliminary Findings from Its Review of Large Banks’ Debanking Activities
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released preliminary findings from its supervisory review of debanking activities at the nine largest national banks it supervises: JPMorgan C...
www.occ.gov
December 10, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Over the past few years, FSC raised alarms in Washington about debanking of our industry. Thousands of you joined us to file complaints.
Finally, a new government report has affirmed it: major banks wrongly discriminated against adult businesses.
Our work is paying off. Now, we fight for a fix.
Finally, a new government report has affirmed it: major banks wrongly discriminated against adult businesses.
Our work is paying off. Now, we fight for a fix.
Last day to cast your vote for the FSC Board of Directors 📣🗳️ Members- check your email for your voting link!
FSC members! The 2025 election for the FSC Board of Directors has begun 🗳️ Check your email for your unique voting link. Voting ends December 10th. View nominees here: www.freespeechcoalition.com/blog/2023-fs...
2025 FSC Board of Directors Election Nominees — Free Speech Coalition
Voting in the Free Speech Coalition’s Board of Directors election is open from December 3 - December 10, 2025 . This year, there are eight Board seats up for election. The candidates for those seat...
www.freespeechcoalition.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Last day to cast your vote for the FSC Board of Directors 📣🗳️ Members- check your email for your voting link!
Devote a day to defending your rights! Join us at FSC Summit 2026 on Jan 15 at XBIZ LA. A full day of insights, strategy, and members-only meetups, with sessions on narrative change, age verification, and federal policy. See you all there!
Join Us at the FSC Summit 2026 — Free Speech Coalition
The adult industry is in a defining moment and 2026 is shaping up to be another year of major change. That’s why we’re kicking things off with FSC Summit 2026 , a full day of insights, analysis, and…
www.freespeechcoalition.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Devote a day to defending your rights! Join us at FSC Summit 2026 on Jan 15 at XBIZ LA. A full day of insights, strategy, and members-only meetups, with sessions on narrative change, age verification, and federal policy. See you all there!
In August, President Trump issued an executive order promising fair banking for all Americans. Have you had a bank or payment processor shut down your account, or refuse to open one, since August? We need to hear from you. Share your experience here: buff.ly/DtloW2V
Share Your Banking Discrimination Story — Free Speech Coalition
Have you been treated unfairly by a bank simply because you've done work or own a business in the adult industry? Tell us your story!
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December 5, 2025 at 10:09 PM
In August, President Trump issued an executive order promising fair banking for all Americans. Have you had a bank or payment processor shut down your account, or refuse to open one, since August? We need to hear from you. Share your experience here: buff.ly/DtloW2V
FSC members! The 2025 election for the FSC Board of Directors has begun 🗳️ Check your email for your unique voting link. Voting ends December 10th. View nominees here: www.freespeechcoalition.com/blog/2023-fs...
2025 FSC Board of Directors Election Nominees — Free Speech Coalition
Voting in the Free Speech Coalition’s Board of Directors election is open from December 3 - December 10, 2025 . This year, there are eight Board seats up for election. The candidates for those seat...
www.freespeechcoalition.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:19 PM
FSC members! The 2025 election for the FSC Board of Directors has begun 🗳️ Check your email for your unique voting link. Voting ends December 10th. View nominees here: www.freespeechcoalition.com/blog/2023-fs...
TODAY🎙️: LinkedIn panel on age verification goes LIVE at 1:30 PM ET! fftf.link/NoIDChecks
Along with our friends at GSA Network, EFF, and and NTEN, we’ll be discussing online ID checks bills and the tools at our disposal for opposing them.
Along with our friends at GSA Network, EFF, and and NTEN, we’ll be discussing online ID checks bills and the tools at our disposal for opposing them.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
TODAY🎙️: LinkedIn panel on age verification goes LIVE at 1:30 PM ET! fftf.link/NoIDChecks
Along with our friends at GSA Network, EFF, and and NTEN, we’ll be discussing online ID checks bills and the tools at our disposal for opposing them.
Along with our friends at GSA Network, EFF, and and NTEN, we’ll be discussing online ID checks bills and the tools at our disposal for opposing them.
The election for the 2025 FSC Board of Directors is coming up! Voting runs December 3–10.
Members, check your email for your unique voting link and click below to meet this year’s nominees: www.freespeechcoalition.com/blog/2023-fs...
Members, check your email for your unique voting link and click below to meet this year’s nominees: www.freespeechcoalition.com/blog/2023-fs...
2025 FSC Board of Directors Election Nominees — Free Speech Coalition
Voting in the Free Speech Coalition’s Board of Directors election is open from December 3 - December 10, 2025 . This year, there are eight Board seats up for election. The candidates for those…
www.freespeechcoalition.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:53 PM
The election for the 2025 FSC Board of Directors is coming up! Voting runs December 3–10.
Members, check your email for your unique voting link and click below to meet this year’s nominees: www.freespeechcoalition.com/blog/2023-fs...
Members, check your email for your unique voting link and click below to meet this year’s nominees: www.freespeechcoalition.com/blog/2023-fs...
Our member survey closes November 30th! If you haven’t filled it out yet, please take a couple minutes to do so today ⬇️
FSC wants to hear from you! Help us understand what issues matter most to you, how we're doing, and what we can do to better support you by taking our 2025 member survey!
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November 26, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Our member survey closes November 30th! If you haven’t filled it out yet, please take a couple minutes to do so today ⬇️
North Carolina has passed a broad, confusingly written adult-content law that may conflict with federal standards. It includes strict takedown rules and new consent requirements. Our post breaks down what operators should know.
www.freespeechcoalition.com/blog/nc-law-...
www.freespeechcoalition.com/blog/nc-law-...
NC Law Invalidating Model Contracts Takes Effect December 1 — Free Speech Coalition
North Carolina’s Prevent Exploitation of Women and Minors Act requires operators of adult websites to remove content upon request of a performer, even if the performer signed a valid model…
www.freespeechcoalition.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
North Carolina has passed a broad, confusingly written adult-content law that may conflict with federal standards. It includes strict takedown rules and new consent requirements. Our post breaks down what operators should know.
www.freespeechcoalition.com/blog/nc-law-...
www.freespeechcoalition.com/blog/nc-law-...
Missouri’s AV rule (15 CSR 60-18) takes effect Nov 30. Sites with 33⅓% “material harmful to minors” must age-verify users or face penalties under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act, including Class E felonies for violations “with intent to defraud.”
www.freespeechcoalition.com/blog/missour...
www.freespeechcoalition.com/blog/missour...
Missouri Age-Verification Regulation Takes Effect November 30 — Free Speech Coalition
Missouri’s age-verification regulation, 15 CSR 60-18 , will go into effect on Sunday, November 30 . Sites accessible in Missouri should review the rule and take steps to comply in order to avoid…
www.freespeechcoalition.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Missouri’s AV rule (15 CSR 60-18) takes effect Nov 30. Sites with 33⅓% “material harmful to minors” must age-verify users or face penalties under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act, including Class E felonies for violations “with intent to defraud.”
www.freespeechcoalition.com/blog/missour...
www.freespeechcoalition.com/blog/missour...
Save the date for the FSC Summit 2026 at XBIZ LA — Thursday, January 15th. It won’t be one to miss. We’ll see you there!
November 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Save the date for the FSC Summit 2026 at XBIZ LA — Thursday, January 15th. It won’t be one to miss. We’ll see you there!
We’re proud to share that Alison Boden, Valentine, and Mike Stabile have been nominated for the 2026 XBIZ Exec Awards!
Nominees are selected for leadership, impact, and community influence. Voting is now open at XBIZ.net
@alisonboden.bsky.social @mikestabile.bsky.social @cruelvalentine.bsky.social
Nominees are selected for leadership, impact, and community influence. Voting is now open at XBIZ.net
@alisonboden.bsky.social @mikestabile.bsky.social @cruelvalentine.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 11:36 PM
We’re proud to share that Alison Boden, Valentine, and Mike Stabile have been nominated for the 2026 XBIZ Exec Awards!
Nominees are selected for leadership, impact, and community influence. Voting is now open at XBIZ.net
@alisonboden.bsky.social @mikestabile.bsky.social @cruelvalentine.bsky.social
Nominees are selected for leadership, impact, and community influence. Voting is now open at XBIZ.net
@alisonboden.bsky.social @mikestabile.bsky.social @cruelvalentine.bsky.social
Nominations are now open for the 2025 FSC Board of Directors election! 🗳️
Members, check your email for nomination instructions. Nominees need two nominations from FSC members (self nominations welcome). Voting begins December 3.
tinyurl.com/FSCBoardElec...
Members, check your email for nomination instructions. Nominees need two nominations from FSC members (self nominations welcome). Voting begins December 3.
tinyurl.com/FSCBoardElec...
FSC Sets Key Dates, Qualifiers for December Board of Directors Election — Free Speech Coalition
The election process for the 2025 Free Speech Coalition Board of Directors election will begin on November 5, 2025. In order to participate in this election, either as a voter or a nominee, you must…
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November 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Nominations are now open for the 2025 FSC Board of Directors election! 🗳️
Members, check your email for nomination instructions. Nominees need two nominations from FSC members (self nominations welcome). Voting begins December 3.
tinyurl.com/FSCBoardElec...
Members, check your email for nomination instructions. Nominees need two nominations from FSC members (self nominations welcome). Voting begins December 3.
tinyurl.com/FSCBoardElec...
FSC has released an updated edition of the Age Verification Toolkit for adult websites, with new guidance on Missouri’s regulation taking effect Nov 30 and recently filed enforcement actions and lawsuits.
www.freespeechcoalition.com/blog/fsc-rel...
www.freespeechcoalition.com/blog/fsc-rel...
Age Verification Toolkit — Free Speech Coalition
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November 4, 2025 at 5:54 PM
FSC has released an updated edition of the Age Verification Toolkit for adult websites, with new guidance on Missouri’s regulation taking effect Nov 30 and recently filed enforcement actions and lawsuits.
www.freespeechcoalition.com/blog/fsc-rel...
www.freespeechcoalition.com/blog/fsc-rel...