ATTN: Performers – Attend the LA County Board of Supervisors meeting on May 31!

by · May 30, 2016

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Dear All,

In February we defeated a proposed regulation against our industry thanks to YOUR voices. Though the fight is far from over, the testimonies heard in Oakland on February 18th made all the difference for that battle, but the war rages on.
We can’t stop now. 
The State Ballot Initiative “Safer Sex in the Adult Film Industry” is moving full steam ahead.
We have been hard at work to win this battle for you on many fronts, but once again only your voices will make the true difference.
 
Why is this important?
 
The State Ballot Initiative tricks voters into believing that it is about safer sex, but we know THIS IS ABOUT WORKER HARASSMENT.
The state ballot initiative will allow anyone in California to file a lawsuit against you for not using a condom. This means your legal names and home addresses will all become public record. 
We all know, far too well, that there are those who wish us harm.
As you well know, gaining access to the legal names of sex workers, particularly our LGBTQ community members, will have devastating ramifications.
This cannot stand.
We have to work together to ensure this measure does not pass.
What Can You Do?
On May 31st at 10am in Downtown LA –
The LA County Board of Supervisors is holding their general meeting and we will urge them to follow a recommendation by the LA County HIV Commission to take an official OPPOSE position on the proposed initiative.
On June 8th at 3pm in Sacramento –
There will be a hearing on the ballot initiative in Sacramento. We are organizing busses from SF and LA to Sacramento.
 We want as many performers as possible there to show up in solidarity, and if you feel moved to, speak during public comment. Please reply to this e-mail if you are interested in speaking and we will put you on the list. 
Please let us know if and when you are able to join us and we will send you more information.
United We Stand, Divided We Fall.
2016 is a make or break year and we thank you for all the work you have done, and continue to do. Please know that FSC is always here for you. We care about you and we will always fight for your rights.
We hope to see you soon!
Your FSC,
Siouxsie Q & Eric
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For more information, please contact siouxsie@freespeechcoalition.com. 

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