Special Episode: Coming Out Stories
In this special episode of The Oldest Profession, sex workers reflect on their coming out stories.
History of Decriminalization in Australia
In this two part series Kaytlin Bailey looks at how sex workers in New South Wales, Australia came to decriminalize sex work in 1995. They did it with persistence, research, organizing, and divine timing.
How New Zealand Decriminalized Sex Work
New Zealand became the first country to decriminalize sex work in 2003. NZPC leaders Catherine Healy and Annah Pickering tell the story of how it happened—and what happened next.
End Demand in Sweden, Norway, & Iceland
Old Pros is a non-profit media organization creating conditions to change the status of sex workers in society.
LGBTQ+ Rights & Sex Worker History
Exploring the history of LGBTQ+ rights, stigma, criminalization, and intersectionality with sex worker rights.
December 17th is the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers with The Oldest Profession Podcast.
Carol Leigh a.k.a. The Scarlot Harlot
In this episode of The Oldest Profession Podcast, we pay tribute to Carol Leigh, a hero of the sex worker rights movement.
The Comstock Act, Contraception & Sex Worker Rights
Learn about how the Comstock Act deprived generations of women access to contraception and why that matters today.
Woodhull Freedom Foundation vs. USA
Woodhull Freedom Foundation’s fight against FOSTA: Upholding free speech and sex worker rights in court.
Sex Worker Rights Upheld in Court
Significant win for sex worker rights as Canadian SWer triumphs against non-paying client. Legal implications and industry challenges.
Happy International Whores’ Day
International Whores’ Day: Celebrating sex worker empowerment, history, and rights. Happy IWDay!
Backpage Shutdown Sparks Debate
Reason Magazine’s recent report on the ongoing impact of the Backpage shutdown on sex workers and free speech.
Stormy Daniels is A National Treasure
Stormy Daniels: American hero who took down Trump despite unfair emphasis on her past as a porn star.
Bella Robinson: An Absolute Powerhouse
Bella Robinson fights for sex workers’ rights in new interview.
Happy International Sex Worker Rights Day!
Thanks to the Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee, March 3rd has been deemed International Sex Worker Rights Day.
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.
Anti-Human Trafficking Sting Leads to Arrests
Anti-human trafficking sting in San Diego and National City resulted in 48 arrests, according to NBC San Diego. While the intention of the sting was to catch those involved in human trafficking, some SWers were also caught up in the operation.
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.
The Fight Against FOSTA Continues
The fight against FOSTA continues as our friends at Woodhull Freedom Foundation went to the Court of Appeals this week.
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.
Belgium Decriminalizes Prostitution
Belgium is the first country in Europe to decriminalize selling and paying for sex.
Safe Reporting Assaults Suffered By Sex Workers Introduced in Colorado
Colorado lawmakers unanimously approved legislation that allows sex workers to report violent crime without fear of being arrested.
A Song of Freedom – with Yeonhoo Cho and Esther Kao
This week on Old Pro News, transgender housing justice, Safe Reporting in Colorado, the dictionary, and Yeonhoo Cho & Esther Kao from Red Canary Song.
Sex Worker Definition on Dictionary.com
In January 2022, Dictionary dot com added the term “sex worker” to their website after a widespread growth in awareness of the term.
