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VT Legislators Move Toward Supporting Sex Workers

VT Legislators Move Toward Supporting Sex Workers

January 3, 2020
Sex Work Decriminalization Bill Introduced | VTDigger

Sex Work Decriminalization Bill Introduced | VTDigger

January 3, 2020
Sexual Healing: Inside the World of Medically Assisted Sex

Sexual Healing: Inside the World of Medically Assisted Sex

December 30, 2019
Cato Institute podcast: “Understanding Models of Legal Sex Work”

Cato Institute podcast: “Understanding Models of Legal Sex Work”

December 28, 2019
Robert Kraft Could Face Felony Charge, Five-Year Prison Sentence in Prostitution Case | Yahoo Sports

Robert Kraft Could Face Felony Charge, Five-Year Prison Sentence in Prostitution Case | Yahoo Sports

December 28, 2019
Andrew Yang Is Wrong About Prostitution | Reason

Andrew Yang Is Wrong About Prostitution | Reason

December 23, 2019

France: 250 Sex Workers Appeal to the European Court of Human Rights | NSWP

December 19, 2019
Democrats Introduce Bill To Study Impact of Sex Trafficking Law | The Hill

Democrats Introduce Bill To Study Impact of Sex Trafficking Law | The Hill

December 19, 2019
Democrats Take a Small Step Toward Decriminalizing Sex Work | Truthout

Democrats Take a Small Step Toward Decriminalizing Sex Work | Truthout

December 18, 2019

U.S. Reps. Khanna and Lee, Sens. Warren and Wyden Introduce the SAFE SEX Workers Study Act To Examine the Effects of SESTA

December 17, 2019
How Sex Workers Helped Write a Bill to Study the Effects of SESTA/FOSTA | Rolling Stone

How Sex Workers Helped Write a Bill to Study the Effects of SESTA/FOSTA | Rolling Stone

December 4, 2019

The Economic Case for Decriminalizing Sex Work | Bloomberg Opinion

December 3, 2019
Bill To Study SESTA’s Harms To Be Introduced in Congress

Bill To Study SESTA’s Harms To Be Introduced in Congress

December 2, 2019
The Chip Franklin Show: “Prosecuting prostitution w/Kaytlin Bailey”

The Chip Franklin Show: “Prosecuting prostitution w/Kaytlin Bailey”

November 26, 2019
Opponents of Sex Work Decriminalization Launch 2020 Legislative Fight | Queens Daily Eagle

Opponents of Sex Work Decriminalization Launch 2020 Legislative Fight | Queens Daily Eagle

November 26, 2019
Podcast: “You’re Wrong About… Human Trafficking”

Podcast: “You’re Wrong About… Human Trafficking”

November 25, 2019

Pope Urges Respect for Prostitutes at Crowded Bangkok Mass | news.yahoo.com

November 21, 2019
Ayanna Pressley Hopes the U.S. Can Reduce Its Prison Population by Over 80 Percent | The Appeal

Ayanna Pressley Hopes the U.S. Can Reduce Its Prison Population by Over 80 Percent | The Appeal

November 19, 2019
Ohio attorney general, lawmakers team up to fight human trafficking | Galion Inquirer

Ohio attorney general, lawmakers team up to fight human trafficking | Galion Inquirer

November 17, 2019

PayPal Turns Off Payments to Pornhub Models | New York Post

November 15, 2019
Women and girls said a Hialeah cop sexually assaulted them. The chief gave him a raise. | Miami Herald

Women and girls said a Hialeah cop sexually assaulted them. The chief gave him a raise. | Miami Herald

November 14, 2019
Ayanna Pressley Just Called for Decriminalizing Sex Work | VICE

Ayanna Pressley Just Called for Decriminalizing Sex Work | VICE

November 14, 2019
San Francisco’s New DA Will Not Prosecute Prostitution, Public Urination Cases: “We Must Think Differently” | Newsweek

San Francisco’s New DA Will Not Prosecute Prostitution, Public Urination Cases: “We Must Think Differently” | Newsweek

November 13, 2019
Ohio Lawmakers to Consider Bills Targeting Those Who Pay for or Profit From Sex Workers | CityBeat

Ohio Lawmakers to Consider Bills Targeting Those Who Pay for or Profit From Sex Workers | CityBeat

November 11, 2019
“You’re not a serial killer, right?” she texted before she died. Prosecutors say that’s exactly what he was. | The Washington Post

“You’re not a serial killer, right?” she texted before she died. Prosecutors say that’s exactly what he was. | The Washington Post

November 11, 2019
Prostitution Stings Net Plenty of Arrests but Few Charges for Human Trafficking | News Chief

Prostitution Stings Net Plenty of Arrests but Few Charges for Human Trafficking | News Chief

November 10, 2019
Shame as deterrence: Bill would create online registry of Ohio ‘johns’ | The Columbus Dispatch

Shame as deterrence: Bill would create online registry of Ohio ‘johns’ | The Columbus Dispatch

November 6, 2019
DSW and Allies Gear Up for Legislative Session in Rhode Island

DSW and Allies Gear Up for Legislative Session in Rhode Island

November 2, 2019
After Contentious Hearing, D.C.’s Bill To Decriminalize Sex Work Isn’t Getting a Vote | dcist.com

After Contentious Hearing, D.C.’s Bill To Decriminalize Sex Work Isn’t Getting a Vote | dcist.com

November 1, 2019
The Movement to Decriminalize Sex Work | The Takeaway podcast

The Movement to Decriminalize Sex Work | The Takeaway podcast

October 31, 2019
Massage Parlors with “Happy Endings” Give These Sex Workers a Decent Living | Vice

Massage Parlors with “Happy Endings” Give These Sex Workers a Decent Living | Vice

October 28, 2019
No Vote Planned for D.C. Sex Work Decriminalization Bill | Washington Blade

No Vote Planned for D.C. Sex Work Decriminalization Bill | Washington Blade

October 23, 2019
Mexico City Lawmakers Propose Plans To Regulate Sex Work, but Local Activists Aren’t Convinced

Mexico City Lawmakers Propose Plans To Regulate Sex Work, but Local Activists Aren’t Convinced

October 22, 2019
D.C. Councilmember Discusses Bill To Decriminalize Sex Work | NPR’s All Things Considered

D.C. Councilmember Discusses Bill To Decriminalize Sex Work | NPR’s All Things Considered

October 20, 2019
At D.C.’s First Hearing on Sex Work Decriminalization, Everyone Said They Were Protecting the Vulnerable | dcist.com

At D.C.’s First Hearing on Sex Work Decriminalization, Everyone Said They Were Protecting the Vulnerable | dcist.com

October 18, 2019
No Vote Planned for Decrim Bill in D.C.

No Vote Planned for Decrim Bill in D.C.

October 17, 2019
Conservatives Should Make Peace With the Complete Decriminalization of Prostitution | Washington Examiner

Conservatives Should Make Peace With the Complete Decriminalization of Prostitution | Washington Examiner

October 17, 2019
“Girls Do Porn” Was a Crime Ring, Not a Porn Site, Industry Experts Say | Vice

“Girls Do Porn” Was a Crime Ring, Not a Porn Site, Industry Experts Say | Vice

October 16, 2019
Pete Buttigieg Says ‘It’s Time’ to Discuss Decriminalizing Sex Work | Out

Pete Buttigieg Says ‘It’s Time’ to Discuss Decriminalizing Sex Work | Out

October 11, 2019
Why Won’t Elizabeth Warren Make a Plan To Decriminalize Sex Work? | Rolling Stone

Why Won’t Elizabeth Warren Make a Plan To Decriminalize Sex Work? | Rolling Stone

October 10, 2019
Robert Kraft, a Massage Parlor, and an Unbelievable Story: Vanity Fair

Robert Kraft, a Massage Parlor, and an Unbelievable Story: Vanity Fair

October 4, 2019
LGBTQ Advocates Deliver Letter to D.C. Councilmembers Calling for Sex Work Decriminalization | Metro Weekly

LGBTQ Advocates Deliver Letter to D.C. Councilmembers Calling for Sex Work Decriminalization | Metro Weekly

October 2, 2019
NY Should Allow Trafficking Survivors To Clear Criminal Records

NY Should Allow Trafficking Survivors To Clear Criminal Records

October 1, 2019
Twenty Years Later, Data Show That the Swedish Model Harms Sex Workers

Twenty Years Later, Data Show That the Swedish Model Harms Sex Workers

September 29, 2019
DSW Supports the Fight Against FOSTA in U.S. Court of Appeals

DSW Supports the Fight Against FOSTA in U.S. Court of Appeals

September 20, 2019
“End Demand” Doesn’t Work in Ireland

“End Demand” Doesn’t Work in Ireland

September 18, 2019

Woodhull and Other Plaintiffs Deliver Their Oral Arguments to the U.S. Court of Appeals

September 18, 2019
Could Britain Be Next?

Could Britain Be Next?

August 26, 2019
Dancers Unite! Historic Legislation on Stripper Labor Rights Passed in Minneapolis

Dancers Unite! Historic Legislation on Stripper Labor Rights Passed in Minneapolis

August 23, 2019
DSW Supports the Continued Legal Fight Against FOSTA/SESTA

DSW Supports the Continued Legal Fight Against FOSTA/SESTA

August 23, 2019
New Texas Sex Crimes: The Online Prostitution Laws Effective September 1, 2019 | DallasJustice.com

New Texas Sex Crimes: The Online Prostitution Laws Effective September 1, 2019 | DallasJustice.com

August 16, 2019
Why Sex Work Should Be Decriminalized | Human Rights Watch

Why Sex Work Should Be Decriminalized | Human Rights Watch

August 7, 2019
Tiffany Cabán Concedes Queens DA Race

Tiffany Cabán Concedes Queens DA Race

August 6, 2019
Trump administration cuts legal funding for victims of human trafficking | The Washington Post

Trump administration cuts legal funding for victims of human trafficking | The Washington Post

August 2, 2019
Kaytlin Bailey’s suggestions for Sen. Kamala Harris on sex work | Washington Examiner

Kaytlin Bailey’s suggestions for Sen. Kamala Harris on sex work | Washington Examiner

July 24, 2019
Biden says Democratic millenials are not ‘a generation of socialists,‘ draws distinction with Sanders on health care | The Nevada Independent

Biden says Democratic millenials are not ‘a generation of socialists,‘ draws distinction with Sanders on health care | The Nevada Independent

July 20, 2019
Want to Reduce Sex Trafficking? Decriminalize Sex Work. | Rewire News Group

Want to Reduce Sex Trafficking? Decriminalize Sex Work. | Rewire News Group

July 18, 2019
Congress’ Awful Anti-Sex-Trafficking Law Has Only Put Sex Workers in Danger and Wasted Taxpayer Money | Business Insider

Congress’ Awful Anti-Sex-Trafficking Law Has Only Put Sex Workers in Danger and Wasted Taxpayer Money | Business Insider

July 14, 2019
2020 Candidates Consider Decriminalizing Sex Work | CBS News

2020 Candidates Consider Decriminalizing Sex Work | CBS News

July 11, 2019
Bernie Sanders didn’t give a definitive answer on sex work vs. sex trafficking | CNN.com

Bernie Sanders didn’t give a definitive answer on sex work vs. sex trafficking | CNN.com

July 6, 2019
Hawaii Passes Historic Change to Prostitution Law

Hawaii Passes Historic Change to Prostitution Law

July 2, 2019
California To Pass Bill for the Health and Safety of Sex Workers

California To Pass Bill for the Health and Safety of Sex Workers

July 1, 2019
“Gay Panic” Defense Can No Longer Be Used to Excuse Murder, a Win for Trans Sex Workers

“Gay Panic” Defense Can No Longer Be Used to Excuse Murder, a Win for Trans Sex Workers

June 30, 2019
Tiffany Cabán: Champion of Sex Workers’ Rights

Tiffany Cabán: Champion of Sex Workers’ Rights

June 25, 2019
Bernie Sanders open to decriminalizing sex work | The Hill

Bernie Sanders open to decriminalizing sex work | The Hill

June 20, 2019
Bernie Sanders Says He’d Consider Decriminalizing Sex Work | Vice

Bernie Sanders Says He’d Consider Decriminalizing Sex Work | Vice

June 20, 2019
Cuomo Nixes Last-Minute Effort To Legalize Prostitution | New York Post

Cuomo Nixes Last-Minute Effort To Legalize Prostitution | New York Post

June 17, 2019
New York Legislator To Introduce “Stop Violence in the Sex Trades Act”

New York Legislator To Introduce “Stop Violence in the Sex Trades Act”

June 10, 2019

State Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Legalize Prostitution | New York Post

June 10, 2019
A Historic Breakthrough for Sex Workers’ Rights | The New Republic

A Historic Breakthrough for Sex Workers’ Rights | The New Republic

June 9, 2019

Are Americans ready to legalize prostitution? | Chicago Tribune

June 7, 2019
Mexico City will decriminalize sex work in move against trafficking | The Guardian

Mexico City will decriminalize sex work in move against trafficking | The Guardian

June 1, 2019
Mexico City’s Decriminalization Law Not Yet Implemented

Mexico City’s Decriminalization Law Not Yet Implemented

May 31, 2019
Could Prostitution Be the Next Vice To Be Decriminalized? | The New York Times

Could Prostitution Be the Next Vice To Be Decriminalized? | The New York Times

May 31, 2019
We Asked All the 2020 Candidates If the US Should Stop Arresting Sex Workers. Only Four Said Yes. | Buzzfeed News

We Asked All the 2020 Candidates If the US Should Stop Arresting Sex Workers. Only Four Said Yes. | Buzzfeed News

May 30, 2019
Is Pete Buttigieg Really What We Need for President? | Out

Is Pete Buttigieg Really What We Need for President? | Out

May 21, 2019
Florida’s Sex Wars: the Battle to Decriminalize Sex Work | Counterpunch

Florida’s Sex Wars: the Battle to Decriminalize Sex Work | Counterpunch

May 17, 2019

Thai Sex Workers Reject Anti-Trafficking Raids and Rescue | Freedom United

May 16, 2019
Foresight 2020: Senator Bernie Sanders | NPR

Foresight 2020: Senator Bernie Sanders | NPR

May 16, 2019
Scott Cunningham: Study needed on legal prostitution | Providence Journal

Scott Cunningham: Study needed on legal prostitution | Providence Journal

May 16, 2019
A Government Database for People Who Pay for Sex Is a Terrible, Dangerous Idea | Vice Motherboard

A Government Database for People Who Pay for Sex Is a Terrible, Dangerous Idea | Vice Motherboard

May 10, 2019
Florida Is Creating a New Sex Offender Registry Just for Prostitution Customers | Reason

Florida Is Creating a New Sex Offender Registry Just for Prostitution Customers | Reason

May 9, 2019
Florida Approves Database To Publish Details of People Who Pay for Sex | Filter

Florida Approves Database To Publish Details of People Who Pay for Sex | Filter

May 7, 2019
No, ‘Sex Trafficking’ Won’t Actually Increase During the Kentucky Derby | Rolling Stone

No, ‘Sex Trafficking’ Won’t Actually Increase During the Kentucky Derby | Rolling Stone

May 2, 2019
Rhode Island House Considers Creating a Study Commission To Examine Laws on Sex Work | UpriseRI

Rhode Island House Considers Creating a Study Commission To Examine Laws on Sex Work | UpriseRI

May 1, 2019

RI Legislators Hear From Experts On Impact of Prostitution Laws

April 30, 2019
Sex Worker Advocates Livid About ‘Pretext of Rescue’ After Authorities Arrest Women Related to Robert Kraft Investigation | Newsweek

Sex Worker Advocates Livid About ‘Pretext of Rescue’ After Authorities Arrest Women Related to Robert Kraft Investigation | Newsweek

April 26, 2019
Judge orders temporary delay of Robert Kraft video release ‘to avoid tainting the jury pool’ | The Washington Post

Judge orders temporary delay of Robert Kraft video release ‘to avoid tainting the jury pool’ | The Washington Post

April 23, 2019

Sex Workers and Allies To Hold Press Conference in Orlando, FL — Monday, April 22, 2019

April 21, 2019
Sex Workers and Allies To Hold News Conference in Orlando, FL

Sex Workers and Allies To Hold News Conference in Orlando, FL

April 18, 2019

Interview with Pete Buttigieg | The Rachel Maddow Show

April 15, 2019

Conflategate: Robert Kraft Is Not a Monster | Stacey Pearson, MCJ, Retired Law Enforcement Professional

April 13, 2019
Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez Wants To Decriminalize Prostitution | New York Post

Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez Wants To Decriminalize Prostitution | New York Post

April 8, 2019
Florida’s Proposed Anti-“Trafficking” Registry Will Harm Sex Workers | The Intercept

Florida’s Proposed Anti-“Trafficking” Registry Will Harm Sex Workers | The Intercept

April 5, 2019
Banning sex work will be considered unthinkable 50 years from now | Vox

Banning sex work will be considered unthinkable 50 years from now | Vox

April 3, 2019
Decriminalise sex work to prevent trafficking and abuse | teenVOGUE

Decriminalise sex work to prevent trafficking and abuse | teenVOGUE

April 2, 2019
Florida Sex Workers Demand Decriminalization After Massive Raids | Truthout

Florida Sex Workers Demand Decriminalization After Massive Raids | Truthout

April 2, 2019
FOSTA Targets Cloud Company | Reason Round Up

FOSTA Targets Cloud Company | Reason Round Up

March 28, 2019
Sex Workers Are Organizing Against Proposed Prostitution Registry in Florida

Sex Workers Are Organizing Against Proposed Prostitution Registry in Florida

March 26, 2019
Sex Workers Come Out Against Trafficking Bill That Punishes Survivors | Tampa Bay Times

Sex Workers Come Out Against Trafficking Bill That Punishes Survivors | Tampa Bay Times

March 26, 2019

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