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.