Communications Decency Act

Find out more about our challenge to overturn the last remaining Internet censorship provision of the flawed Communications Decency Act (CDA). In papers filed in Federal District Court in New York City, the NCSF and photographer Barbara Nitke claim that the CDA's remaining obscenity statute is so broad and vague that it violates free speech and inhibits the discussion of sexual issues on the Internet among adults.

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November 17, 2003

NCSF submits Experts Testimony!

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NCSF Supports Your Rights!

In 2003, National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) once again took the lead in defending the rights of individuals and groups in the SM- leather-fetish, swing and polyamory communities. NCSF's coalition of 38 educational and social groups is committed to creating a political, legal, and social environment in the United States that advances equal rights of consenting adults who practice forms of alternative sexual expression.

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NCSF Mission Statement

The National Coalition for Sexual Freedom is a national organization committed to creating a political, legal, and social environment in the United States that advances equal rights of consenting adults who practice forms of alternative sexual expression. NCSF is primarily focused on the rights of consenting adults in the SM-leather-fetish, swing, and polyamory communities, who often face discrimination because of their sexual expression.

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October 19, 2004

Action Alert - AHS Obsessive Fetish Ball cancelled

Please take a moment to support the Alternative Hedonistic Society, of Kansas City, MO (www.ahs-kc.org). Their AHS Obsessive Fetish Ball, which did not include nudity or sexual activities, was cancelled at the last moment by the Holiday Inn Olathe. A reporter from FOX News was tipped off and contacted the Holiday Inn. AHS was completely open about the nature of the event with both the police and the Holiday Inn prior to signing a contract, but the management responded to the reporter's inquiry by canceling the event. AHS is still trying to resolve this situation with the Holiday Inn Olathe and needs your help. [read more...]

September 7, 2004

Sex, Art & Politics Takes on John Ashcroft

September 7, 2004 New York City The Communications Decency Act (CDA) trial date has been set for October 27-29, 2004, at the United States District Court in New York City. Plaintiffs Barbara Nitke and the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom are contesting the remaining CDA provisions allowing "local community standards" to be used to define obscenity on the Internet. These provisions were not the subject of the 1997 Supreme Court challenge, ACLU vs. Ashcroft. [read more...]

NCSF Notes - Summer 2004

Greetings - the first six months of 2004 have been fantastic! With an unparalleled number of active Coalition Partners, a new office manager in place, and an active Outreach Committee NCSF is moving into the 21 st millennium. As an all-volunteer organization, I continue to be amazed at the amount of work we are able to do! [read more...] (92kb PDF file)

June 7, 2004

CDA Fundraising Countdown!

NCSF needs your help fighting our battle against increasing obscenity prosecutions. NCSF's Communications Decency Act lawsuit, filed with Barbara Nitke in Federal Court, is scheduled to go to trial this Fall! John Wirenius, our attorney, has graciously agreed to donate his services pro bono, but we need money to bring in expert witnesses to testify on our behalf (all of the expert witnesses are donating their time to this case). We have also been mandated to pay for certain court transcripts and copying. [read more...]