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CO Quickly Advances the Safe Reporting Assaults Suffered by Sex Workers Act

CO Quickly Advances the Safe Reporting Assaults Suffered by Sex Workers Act

April 20, 2022
How Anti-Prostitution and Sex Trafficking Laws Victimize People of Color | The Crime Report

How Anti-Prostitution and Sex Trafficking Laws Victimize People of Color | The Crime Report

April 15, 2022
The New Campaign for a Sex-Free Internet | Reason

The New Campaign for a Sex-Free Internet | Reason

April 11, 2022
Oregon Sex Workers Committee’s Human Rights Commission

Oregon Sex Workers Committee’s Human Rights Commission

April 11, 2022
Want to Fix Big Tech? Stop Ignoring Sex Workers. | The Daily Beast

Want to Fix Big Tech? Stop Ignoring Sex Workers. | The Daily Beast

March 24, 2022
Horrific Attack Inspired Sex Worker Safety Bill | Westword

Horrific Attack Inspired Sex Worker Safety Bill | Westword

March 23, 2022
Belgium Decriminalizes Prostitution | Reason

Belgium Decriminalizes Prostitution | Reason

March 23, 2022
Stop Punishing Sex Work: Activist | The Crime Report

Stop Punishing Sex Work: Activist | The Crime Report

March 22, 2022
Bill to protect sex workers reporting crimes passes the Colorado House unanimously | CPR News

Bill to protect sex workers reporting crimes passes the Colorado House unanimously | CPR News

March 21, 2022
“Brutalized with little recourse”: Colorado lawmakers take a first step to protect sex workers | The Denver Post

“Brutalized with little recourse”: Colorado lawmakers take a first step to protect sex workers | The Denver Post

March 17, 2022
Ignoring EARN IT’s Fourth Amendment Problem Won’t Make It Go Away | Techdirt

Ignoring EARN IT’s Fourth Amendment Problem Won’t Make It Go Away | Techdirt

March 11, 2022
ACLU Director Steve Brown details history of prostitution laws in Rhode Island | Uprise RI

ACLU Director Steve Brown details history of prostitution laws in Rhode Island | Uprise RI

March 4, 2022
Members of Congress Introduce Bill To Study the Impact of SESTA/FOSTA

Members of Congress Introduce Bill To Study the Impact of SESTA/FOSTA

March 3, 2022
Vermont city nixes old language about sex work from charter | AP

Vermont city nixes old language about sex work from charter | AP

March 2, 2022
Burlington, Vermont Votes To Remove Language That Discriminates Against Sex Workers From City Charter

Burlington, Vermont Votes To Remove Language That Discriminates Against Sex Workers From City Charter

March 1, 2022
HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver looks at sex work

HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver looks at sex work

February 27, 2022
‘Now we don’t have a safe place’: sex workers’ social media site Switter shuts down amid legal fears | The Guardian

‘Now we don’t have a safe place’: sex workers’ social media site Switter shuts down amid legal fears | The Guardian

February 14, 2022
Dozens testify to ban sex between law enforcement and those in their custody | Uprise RI

Dozens testify to ban sex between law enforcement and those in their custody | Uprise RI

February 11, 2022
Victoria Becomes Australia’s Third State to Decriminalize Sex Work

Victoria Becomes Australia’s Third State to Decriminalize Sex Work

February 10, 2022
Want to Reduce Violence Against Sex Workers? Offer Them Immunity | The Crime Report

Want to Reduce Violence Against Sex Workers? Offer Them Immunity | The Crime Report

February 10, 2022
Shifting the state’s perspective on sex work | The Capitol Pressroom

Shifting the state’s perspective on sex work | The Capitol Pressroom

February 8, 2022
Is There a Constitutional Right to Sex Work? | Boston Review

Is There a Constitutional Right to Sex Work? | Boston Review

February 7, 2022
Sex work gave her agency. The pandemic had other plans. | Michigan Radio

Sex work gave her agency. The pandemic had other plans. | Michigan Radio

January 26, 2022
Chilling Effects: Amnesty International reports on Ireland’s 2017 End Demand Law

Chilling Effects: Amnesty International reports on Ireland’s 2017 End Demand Law

January 24, 2022
‘Should Police Arrest Sex Workers for Standing Around?‘ No, of Course Not. | Reason

‘Should Police Arrest Sex Workers for Standing Around?‘ No, of Course Not. | Reason

January 4, 2022
NY District Attorney Bragg Includes Landmark Sex Work Reform in Policy Statement

NY District Attorney Bragg Includes Landmark Sex Work Reform in Policy Statement

January 3, 2022
2022 Bills That Endanger Sex Workers

2022 Bills That Endanger Sex Workers

January 1, 2022
State Bills to Watch in 2022

State Bills to Watch in 2022

January 1, 2022
2021 Was an Exceptional Year for the Sex Workers’ Rights Movement | Yahoo Finance

2021 Was an Exceptional Year for the Sex Workers’ Rights Movement | Yahoo Finance

December 30, 2021
Sex Work Decriminalization Advances Toward Oregon Ballot | Willamette Week

Sex Work Decriminalization Advances Toward Oregon Ballot | Willamette Week

December 20, 2021
India’s Sex Workers Win Benefits From the Country’s Top Court | The New York Times

India’s Sex Workers Win Benefits From the Country’s Top Court | The New York Times

December 15, 2021
Vermont City Amends Language on Sex Work in the City Charter | U.S. News & World Report

Vermont City Amends Language on Sex Work in the City Charter | U.S. News & World Report

December 14, 2021
Burlington, VT City Council Votes To Remove Language on Sex Work From Its City Charter

Burlington, VT City Council Votes To Remove Language on Sex Work From Its City Charter

December 13, 2021
Opinion: Prostitution and the City Part 2: The ‘Good’ Survivors and the Troublemakers | South Seattle Emerald

Opinion: Prostitution and the City Part 2: The ‘Good’ Survivors and the Troublemakers | South Seattle Emerald

December 9, 2021
Another Porn Site Says Banks Forced It to Stop Paying Sex Workers | VICE

Another Porn Site Says Banks Forced It to Stop Paying Sex Workers | VICE

December 2, 2021
Sex workers in Vermont discuss why they are seeking decriminalization | Burlington Free Press

Sex workers in Vermont discuss why they are seeking decriminalization | Burlington Free Press

December 1, 2021
The ICA To Present Decriminalised Futures, An Exhibition Inspired by the Sex Workers Rights Movement. | FAD magazine

The ICA To Present Decriminalised Futures, An Exhibition Inspired by the Sex Workers Rights Movement. | FAD magazine

November 30, 2021
Colorado sex workers want decriminalization. They might get a “safe reporting” guarantee instead. | The Denver Post

Colorado sex workers want decriminalization. They might get a “safe reporting” guarantee instead. | The Denver Post

November 26, 2021
I’m an Oregon Sex Worker—and the Idea of Gov. Nick Kristof Scares the Hell Out of Me | The Daily Beast

I’m an Oregon Sex Worker—and the Idea of Gov. Nick Kristof Scares the Hell Out of Me | The Daily Beast

November 19, 2021
Petition launched in Oregon to decriminalize sex work | The Hill

Petition launched in Oregon to decriminalize sex work | The Hill

November 16, 2021
State House holds first meeting of a Commission on Sex Work | Uprise RI

State House holds first meeting of a Commission on Sex Work | Uprise RI

November 16, 2021
Decriminalization Gaining Momentum in Oregon

Decriminalization Gaining Momentum in Oregon

November 16, 2021
Commission Studying Sex Work Law and Policy Convenes in Rhode Island

Commission Studying Sex Work Law and Policy Convenes in Rhode Island

November 16, 2021
Gov. Hochul Signs START Act Into Law

Gov. Hochul Signs START Act Into Law

November 16, 2021
Oregon Sex Workers Say a Kristof Governorship Could Jeopardize Their Workplace Safety and Rights | Willamette Week

Oregon Sex Workers Say a Kristof Governorship Could Jeopardize Their Workplace Safety and Rights | Willamette Week

November 10, 2021
Portland Police’s “Human Trafficking” Arrests Aren’t What They Seem | Willamette Week

Portland Police’s “Human Trafficking” Arrests Aren’t What They Seem | Willamette Week

October 20, 2021
Baltimore Study Boosts Movements to Decriminalize Drugs and Sex Work | Filter

Baltimore Study Boosts Movements to Decriminalize Drugs and Sex Work | Filter

October 20, 2021
This Is What Will Make Sex Work in New York Safer | The New York Times

This Is What Will Make Sex Work in New York Safer | The New York Times

October 17, 2021
Sex Workers Say Mastercard Ignored Their Concerns About New Regulations | VICE

Sex Workers Say Mastercard Ignored Their Concerns About New Regulations | VICE

October 15, 2021
Hochul says she is open to decriminalizing sex work | City & State New York

Hochul says she is open to decriminalizing sex work | City & State New York

September 24, 2021

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