DSW in the News

HIV and Sex Work: Key Facts, Resources, and Prevention Methods | The Body
HIV and Sex Work: Key Facts, Resources, and Prevention Methods | The Body
April 16, 2025
Sex workers, allies speak out as details of brothel scandal emerge | WGBH
Sex workers, allies speak out as details of brothel scandal emerge | WGBH
March 28, 2025
These States Are Moving in the Wrong Direction on Prostitution Laws | Reason
These States Are Moving in the Wrong Direction on Prostitution Laws | Reason
March 26, 2025
Henri Bynx: When sex workers are treated with dignity, they give back in ways that benefit everyone | VT Digger
Henri Bynx: When sex workers are treated with dignity, they give back in ways that benefit everyone | VT Digger
February 25, 2025
Warren, Lawmakers Introduce Bill, Send Letter Urging Study of Anti-Sex Trafficking Legislation’s Impacts on Sex Worker Health, Safety
Warren, Lawmakers Introduce Bill, Send Letter Urging Study of Anti-Sex Trafficking Legislation’s Impacts on Sex Worker Health, Safety
December 18, 2024
7 Ways To Mark the International Day To End Violence Against Sex Workers | Reason
7 Ways To Mark the International Day To End Violence Against Sex Workers | Reason
December 16, 2024
Aumento policial en Corona, “manzana de la discordia” | El Diario
Aumento policial en Corona, “manzana de la discordia” | El Diario
October 23, 2024
The Anti-John Law: State makes buying sex a felony | Yes! Weekly
The Anti-John Law: State makes buying sex a felony | Yes! Weekly
September 4, 2024
Why Did Seattle City Council Screen Video Footage of Sex Workers on Aurora? | South Seattle Emerald (Opinion)
Why Did Seattle City Council Screen Video Footage of Sex Workers on Aurora? | South Seattle Emerald (Opinion)
August 29, 2024
At State Legislatures Summit, Groups Lobby for Changes to Sex Work Laws | Reason
At State Legislatures Summit, Groups Lobby for Changes to Sex Work Laws | Reason
August 12, 2024
Legislating Prostitution | Proud & Kinky
Legislating Prostitution | Proud & Kinky
July 18, 2024
Strippers say Washington state is terrible for dancing. They want a ‘bill of rights’ to fix that | KUOW
Strippers say Washington state is terrible for dancing. They want a ‘bill of rights’ to fix that | KUOW
February 19, 2024
The Washington state legislature is taking up a so-called ‘Strippers Bill of Rights’ | NPR/All Things Considered
The Washington state legislature is taking up a so-called ‘Strippers Bill of Rights’ | NPR/All Things Considered
February 19, 2024
Human Trafficking Prevention Needs A Public Health Approach | Forbes
Human Trafficking Prevention Needs A Public Health Approach | Forbes
January 11, 2024
DSW on Meet the Press
DSW on Meet the Press
December 9, 2023 NBC’s Meet the Press recently covered Maine’s misguided decision to implement the Entrapment Model of governing sex work. The segment featured DSW...
December 9, 2023
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