On Tuesday, Californians will vote on Proposition 60, a proposed law that will require all adult entertainers working in the state to wear a condom while filming explicit scenes. The measure is being pushed by AIDS Healthcare Foundation President Michael Weinstein to stop the spread of HIV in the porn industry, even though there hasn’t…
FSC Files IRS Complaint Over AHF Spending On Ballot Propositions New LA Weekly article details controversial non-profit’s spending on multiple ballot initiatives; violations could risk of AHF’s tax-exempt status LOS ANGELES — The Free Speech Coalition has filed a formal complaint with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) over the tax-exempt status of the AIDS Healthcare…
Award-winning online adult retailer and entertainment site Adult Empire (AE) is taking a stand with the porn industry this election year, supporting NO ON PROP 60. AE YouTube channel hosts Chelsea & Becky shot a one-minute introductory video, explaining California state Proposition 60 and why the adult industry vehemently opposes it. A more detailed editorial…
LA Department of Public Health: “Proposition 60 Would Further Drive Adult Entertainment Industry Underground” While not a formal endorsement or opposition, analysis of Proposition provided to LA County Board of Supervisors by the LADPH said Prop 60 “could have the opposite of the desired effect of the ballot initiative which is to increase the health and…
“STOP PROP 60” PRESS CONFERENCE Adult Performers, Public Health Advocates Speak Out Against Dangers of Proposition 60 The Women’s Building, San Francisco November 1, 2016 12PM WHAT: A new analysis by the LA Department of Public Health concludes that Proposition 60, the Adult Film Act, will have a negative effect on adult film performer health…
AIDS Healthcare Foundation boss Michael Weinstein wants us to believe there’s a health crisis in porn. The opposite is true. As the proponent of California Proposition 60, Weinstein and his militant litigation machine have poured millions of dollars into a ballot initiative that would actually leave porn performers with a lot less protection than they…
“No On 60” Releases First Spanish Language Video “Vota No en la Proposición 60” video details worker harassment issues and broad opposition to Adult Film Initiative La Opinión editorial board joins the opposition Controversial prop now opposed by over 30 state papers, the California Democratic and Republican parties, and major HIV/AIDS groups including The Wall…
Voters Turn Against Prop 60 In New Poll Support for “Yes on 60” Falls 13 Points, to Just 40%, in new Capitol Weekly poll “Yes” and “No” Voters Tied at 40% each— 20% of Voters Still Undecided SACRAMENTO: A new Capitol Weekly poll shows support for Proposition 60 dropping to just 40%. That’s down 13 points from an…
Married couples filming with each other in the privacy of their own home could be sued and fined for not using a condom if Proposition 60 passes, according to the proponents in a recent interview. In an interview with the Sacramento News & Review, Rick Taylor, spokesperson for the “Yes on 60” campaign offered no exemptions or…
Some days, “Alyce” and “Justin” get off work, eat dinner and shoot a porno in the comfort of their home, an hour north of Sacramento. It started as a lark. For three years, the romantically-linked photographers took intimate pictures together and uploaded them to Tumblr. Last year, they decided to make their first adult film,…
