A story on AVN this week got performers in an uproar on
Twitter. First the story.
Members of the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) met with
officials at the U.S. Department of Treasury last week to squawk about
anti-trafficking and anti-money laundering regulations and how they're being
applied to adult workers and businesses.
According to the FSC's take, officials were "largely
unaware" of the issue and committed to working with the FSC to help
address it.
“In each of our trips to D.C., we’ve found broad agreement
that financial discrimination harms adult businesses and workers,” FSC
executive director Alison Boden [pictured] said.
“The question is why it’s happening and how to fix it. We’re
encouraged by our discussions last week, and look forward to working with
Congress, Treasury, and others to change discriminatory policies that lead to instability,
vulnerability, and exploitation.”
Bowen sheds optimism that the challenges faced by
individuals in the adult industry, particularly the systematic de-banking and
financial discrimination they encounter can be resolved.
"FSC stands firm in our commitment to advocating for
the rights and freedoms of our members, who deserve equal access to basic
financial products and services without discrimination," states Boden.
"We commend the Treasury's dedication to advancing
financial inclusion and promoting a more transparent financial system."
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