Backpage Shutdown Sparks Debate
Reason Magazine’s recent report on the ongoing impact of the Backpage shutdown on sex workers and free speech.
Amsterdam Considers Relocating Iconic Red Light District
Amsterdam plans to relocate iconic red light district. Sex workers protest as city planners fail to consult those affected.
Gig Workers Seek Inspiration from Sex Workers
Gig workers in Britain seek inspiration and guidance from sex workers for labor rights.
Farewell to Stripper Web
Stripper Web no longer exists and it feels like the end of an era for sex workers. The loss of safe and supportive spaces for sex workers has damaging effects.
Online Sex Worker Denied Entry into the US Because of Her Occupation
Online sex worker denied entry into the US because of their occupation, despite never meeting clients in person.
“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”.
The Economic Downturn on Sex Workers
Sex workers are feeling the financial pain of an economic downturn, and it’s affecting all areas of the industry. From high-end escorts to street-based sex workers, many are reporting a decrease in demand and earnings.
Sex Work is Decriminalized in Some Parts of Australia
Sex work is decriminalized in some parts of Australia, which has led to a decrease in trafficking statistics there, but there’s still room for improvement.
Why Does January 25th Matter?
On January 25, 1917, over 300 sex workers in San Francisco marched to protest the imminent closure of their brothels. This was the first sex worker led protest in the United States.
“Report John” Platform in Vallejo, California
A program called Report John has been launched by the Police Department of Vallejo, California. More policing is never the solution.
Taxation Without Representation – with Tamika Spellman
Two online reporting programs, a new sex worker safety plan in Canada, Chippendales lobbying for a pandemic-era program, and special guest Tamika Spellman.
Dr. Olivia Snow DoorDash Discrimination
Dr. Olivia Snow claims DoorDash recently banned her due to a detection of unspecified “abnormal behavior” from her account.
We Plead The 14th Amendment
Decriminalization strategies in Rhode Island, dominatrix discrimination from DoorDash, and Geo from Sex Workers Against Criminalization New Orleans.
We Are All Worthy – with Alexandra Hunt
Decriminalization in Belgium, a stripper strike in North Hollywood, and special guest Alexandra Hunt, whose background as a stripper is a proud part of her campaign.
Black Sex Worker Collective
The Black Sex Worker Collective is a philanthropic arts project offering peer support, legal assistance, housing, and more.
North Hollywood Stripper Strike
Current and former employees of Star Garden staged a walkout to protest an unsafe work environment in the North Hollywood stripper strike.