Recent Stories That Matter to the Movement
This week we’re talking about two new online reporting programs, only one of which we believe will actually keep sex workers safe. We’re also discussing the development of a new sex worker safety plan in Canada, the Chippendales lobbying for a pandemic-era program for the live event industry, and another update on the Stripper Strike in North Hollywood.
Our special guest this week is Tamika Spellman, the Advocacy Manager of the harm reduction organization HIPS DC. Old Pros News host and writer, Lakeesha Harris, was honored to welcome Tamika Spellman to chat about about the #DECRIMNOW campaign and why we need to center — and pay! — black trans women in the movement. Following the interview, Lakeesha will fill us in on recent sex work related legislation in Louisiana and Ohio, and why she feels like the government just doesn’t want us to survive!
‘Report John’ Platform in Vallejo, California
A program called Report John has been launched by the Police Department of Vallejo, California. We believe here at Old Pros that more policing is never the solution to the root cause of trafficking, which is poverty. Learn more »
Ugly Mugs Netherlands – Protects Sex Workers from Dangerous Clients
Ugly Mugs Netherlands provides a free-platform for sex workers to anonymously warn each other about dangerous and aggressive customers. Learn more »
New Westminster Aims to Keep Sex Workers Safe
Following a motion approved by the city council in June 2021, the City of New Westminster in British Columbia, Canada is developing a new work plan related to sex worker safety. Learn more »
Chippendales Are Lobbying Up
This year, for the first time ever, Chippendales retained the services of a law and lobbying firm. Their goal is to lobby a pandemic-era program for the live events industry. Learn more »
Update on North Hollywood Strippers Strike
Quick update on the North Hollywood Strippers Strike, which as of today, May 6, 2022, is entering its seventh consecutive week. Learn more »
Interview with Tamika Spellman – Advocacy Manager of HIPS DC
Old Pro News writer and host, Lakeesha Harris, is honored to welcome Tamika Spellman, the Advocacy Manager of the harm reduction organization HIPS DC to chat about about the #DECRIMNOW campaign and why we need to center — and pay! — black trans women in the movement. Learn more »
Taxation Without Representation
Lakeesha Harris, Old Pro News writer and host, fills us in on recent sex work related legislation in Louisiana and Ohio, and why she feels like the government just doesn’t want us to survive! Learn more »
COYOTE (Call Off Your Old Tired Ethics)
Mutual aid shout out to the grassroots organization with one of the all-time greatest acronyms: C-O-Y-O-T-E, or Call Off Your Old Tired Ethics. Learn more and contribute »