Bella Robinson: An Absolute Powerhouse
Bella Robinson fights for sex workers’ rights in new interview.
Advocates in Vermont Make A Push for the State to Decriminalize SW!
Advocates in Vermont push for decriminalization of sex work, aiming to give sex workers more agency and protection.
Sex Work Has Been Decriminalized in New Zealand for 20 years
Sex work has been decriminalized in New Zealand for 20 years, and things have been going really well there since then. Wow, can’t believe lived experience from SWers that supports the push for decriminalization has turned out to be true!
Activists Push for a Decriminalization Bill in New York
That’s why SWers and advocates are pushing for a decriminalization bill in New York to fully stop police from arresting and harassing SWers.
Supervisor Hillary Ronen Introduces Legislation To Legalize Sex Work
Supervisor Hillary Ronen has formally asked State Delegation to introduce a bill that would either decriminalize or legalize sex work.
“Crimes Against Nature by Solicitation” or CANS Law
Louisiana is home to a bizarre law called CANS that criminalizes oral and anal sex, but not vaginal sex. This homophobic and transphobic law is known as “Crimes Against Nature by Solicitation”.
Talks of a Red Light District in San Francisco
Red light district proposed in San Francisco, but decriminalization is the best solution. Advocates call for resources for vulnerable people.
Super Bowl Trafficking Myths Debunked
Super Bowl trafficking myths have been debunked thanks to researchers at the University of Texas, Austin and the University of Minnesota.
Spain Debates Dangerous Sex Work Law
Spain debates a dangerous sex work law, and advocates hope it will be rejected by lawmakers. The proposed sex work law has sparked outrage and concern among human rights advocates.
Decriminalizing Sex Work in South Africa
South Africa is making strides in decriminalizing sex work, which is a huge win for sex worker rights and safety. The country’s parliament is set to review and potentially repeal legislation that criminalizes consensual adult sex work.
Jury Rejects Woman’s Claims
A jury rejects woman’s claims against four police officers in Virginia who protected an abusive prostitution trafficking ring. People love to lift up the trafficking narrative until it’s cops who are being accused of the trafficking.
Sex Workers In Thailand Don’t Want to be Criminalized
Sex workers in Thailand, and their advocates, are working on a bill that would legalize sex work, but it is likely to receive a lot of pushback from the conservative government.
SAFE SEX Workers Study Act with Zola & Mariah of Sex Workers Project
This week on Old Pro News, we have an interview with Zola Z. Bruce and Mariah Grant from the Sex Workers Project at the Urban Justice Center in NYC.