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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
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
In a first, sex worker group gets unionised in Canada | WION

In a first, sex worker group gets unionised in Canada | WION

September 21, 2021
Backpage’s Mistrial

Backpage’s Mistrial

September 14, 2021
OnlyFans’ reversal on adult content ban leaves Nevada sex workers in limbo | Las Vegas Sun

OnlyFans’ reversal on adult content ban leaves Nevada sex workers in limbo | Las Vegas Sun

August 27, 2021
Sex-trafficked kids are crime victims. In Las Vegas, they still go to jail. | The Washington Post

Sex-trafficked kids are crime victims. In Las Vegas, they still go to jail. | The Washington Post

August 26, 2021
OnlyFans Drops Planned Porn Ban, Will Continue to Allow Sexually Explicit Content | Variety

OnlyFans Drops Planned Porn Ban, Will Continue to Allow Sexually Explicit Content | Variety

August 25, 2021
Stop Asking Sex Workers to Fix Sex Work | New York Magazine/The Cut

Stop Asking Sex Workers to Fix Sex Work | New York Magazine/The Cut

August 24, 2021
Claims of protecting sex workers have long been used to punish them | The Washington Post

Claims of protecting sex workers have long been used to punish them | The Washington Post

August 12, 2021
What’s the Best Way to Protect Sex Workers? Depends on Whom You Ask. | The New York Times

What’s the Best Way to Protect Sex Workers? Depends on Whom You Ask. | The New York Times

July 23, 2021
An Organization for Vermont Sex Workers Helps Feed Community With Organic Garden | Seven Days

An Organization for Vermont Sex Workers Helps Feed Community With Organic Garden | Seven Days

July 21, 2021
Oregon sex workers advocate for decriminalization, in their own words | Oregon Public Broadcasting

Oregon sex workers advocate for decriminalization, in their own words | Oregon Public Broadcasting

July 19, 2021
Key Committee OKs CA Senator Scott Wiener’s Bill to Decriminalize Sex Work-Related Loitering | The Davis Vanguard

Key Committee OKs CA Senator Scott Wiener’s Bill to Decriminalize Sex Work-Related Loitering | The Davis Vanguard

July 15, 2021
Opinion: Portland Will Host the First Human Rights Commission Event for Oregon Sex Workers. Here’s Why. | Portland Mercury

Opinion: Portland Will Host the First Human Rights Commission Event for Oregon Sex Workers. Here’s Why. | Portland Mercury

July 12, 2021
Burlington City Council Will Consider Decriminalizing Sex Work | Seven Days

Burlington City Council Will Consider Decriminalizing Sex Work | Seven Days

July 12, 2021
60 survivors of human trafficking push Gov. Andrew Cuomo to sign the START Act | POLITICO

60 survivors of human trafficking push Gov. Andrew Cuomo to sign the START Act | POLITICO

July 9, 2021
Supporters of the START Act ask Governor to sign the bill | News10.com

Supporters of the START Act ask Governor to sign the bill | News10.com

July 9, 2021
Political Scene: From sex workers to shoreline access, there’s a legislative study | The Providence Journal

Political Scene: From sex workers to shoreline access, there’s a legislative study | The Providence Journal

July 5, 2021
Paving the Path to Decriminalization in Oregon and Beyond | giddy.com

Paving the Path to Decriminalization in Oregon and Beyond | giddy.com

July 2, 2021
This American Life 740, Act One: Catching Deer When You Wanted Lions | This American Life

This American Life 740, Act One: Catching Deer When You Wanted Lions | This American Life

July 2, 2021
Gov. Mills vetoes bill to decriminalize prostitution | Portland Press Herald

Gov. Mills vetoes bill to decriminalize prostitution | Portland Press Herald

June 30, 2021
Advocates for sex workers vindicated in Section 230 debate by new GAO report | Roll Call

Advocates for sex workers vindicated in Section 230 debate by new GAO report | Roll Call

June 29, 2021
Opinion/Shih: The racialized policing of human trafficking in RI | The Providence Journal

Opinion/Shih: The racialized policing of human trafficking in RI | The Providence Journal

June 24, 2021
The Real Story of the Bipartisan Anti–Sex Trafficking Bill That Failed Miserably on Its Own Terms | The New Republic

The Real Story of the Bipartisan Anti–Sex Trafficking Bill That Failed Miserably on Its Own Terms | The New Republic

June 23, 2021
Advocates Plan Ballot Initiative to Repeal Oregon’s Prostitution Statutes | Willamette Week

Advocates Plan Ballot Initiative to Repeal Oregon’s Prostitution Statutes | Willamette Week

June 4, 2021
How policies meant to protect sex workers continue to fail them | medium.com

How policies meant to protect sex workers continue to fail them | medium.com

June 2, 2021
What It Is Like to Be a Sex Worker | The Common Reader

What It Is Like to Be a Sex Worker | The Common Reader

May 30, 2021
Tulsa Race Massacre centennial events: Live updates from weekend remembrances | The Oklahoman

Tulsa Race Massacre centennial events: Live updates from weekend remembrances | The Oklahoman

May 26, 2021
Current and former Texas constable’s deputies file lawsuit alleging abuse from commanding officers | NBC News

Current and former Texas constable’s deputies file lawsuit alleging abuse from commanding officers | NBC News

May 24, 2021
NY Senate Passes the START Act

NY Senate Passes the START Act

May 24, 2021
How NYPD’s Vice Unit Got Prostitution Policing All Wrong | ProPublica.org

How NYPD’s Vice Unit Got Prostitution Policing All Wrong | ProPublica.org

May 3, 2021
There’s a special court for sex workers, but it’s a far cry from what they need | Prism.com

There’s a special court for sex workers, but it’s a far cry from what they need | Prism.com

April 28, 2021
Manhattan will stop prosecuting sex workers, marking ‘monumental’ step for trans advocates | nbcnews.com

Manhattan will stop prosecuting sex workers, marking ‘monumental’ step for trans advocates | nbcnews.com

April 23, 2021
Decriminalize Sex Work’s Statement on Manhattan DA’s Announcement

Decriminalize Sex Work’s Statement on Manhattan DA’s Announcement

April 21, 2021
Manhattan to Stop Prosecuting Prostitution, Part of Nationwide Shift | The New York Times

Manhattan to Stop Prosecuting Prostitution, Part of Nationwide Shift | The New York Times

April 21, 2021
She Works Hard for the Money: Decriminalization and changing public attitudes makes sex work safer for everyone | Motif

She Works Hard for the Money: Decriminalization and changing public attitudes makes sex work safer for everyone | Motif

April 7, 2021
Migrant Massage Workers Don’t Need to Be Rescued | The Nation

Migrant Massage Workers Don’t Need to Be Rescued | The Nation

April 2, 2021
Baltimore will no longer prosecute drug possession, prostitution and other low-level offenses | cnn.com

Baltimore will no longer prosecute drug possession, prostitution and other low-level offenses | cnn.com

March 27, 2021
Brooklyn DA: Outstanding prostitution warrants from past 4 decades dismissed | News 12

Brooklyn DA: Outstanding prostitution warrants from past 4 decades dismissed | News 12

March 24, 2021
Sex Trafficking Panic and Victim Blaming Follow Atlanta Massage Parlor Murders | Reason

Sex Trafficking Panic and Victim Blaming Follow Atlanta Massage Parlor Murders | Reason

March 23, 2021
Poll: Oregonians Support Decriminalizing Sex Work | The Appeal

Poll: Oregonians Support Decriminalizing Sex Work | The Appeal

March 17, 2021
Judge dismisses hundreds of prostitution cases at Queens DA’s request | New York Post

Judge dismisses hundreds of prostitution cases at Queens DA’s request | New York Post

March 16, 2021
‘I Was A Pastor, Now I‘m a Sex Worker‘ | Newsweek

‘I Was A Pastor, Now I‘m a Sex Worker‘ | Newsweek

March 14, 2021
Legislation to repeal “loitering for purpose of prostitution” law introduced | Los Angeles Blade

Legislation to repeal “loitering for purpose of prostitution” law introduced | Los Angeles Blade

March 9, 2021
Scientific evidence for ending the criminalization of sex work | The Nevada Independent

Scientific evidence for ending the criminalization of sex work | The Nevada Independent

March 9, 2021
More than 800 prostitution charges being dismissed in the Bronx, DA says | pix11.com

More than 800 prostitution charges being dismissed in the Bronx, DA says | pix11.com

March 8, 2021
Rhode Island Introduces Legislation Aimed at Protecting Sex Workers

Rhode Island Introduces Legislation Aimed at Protecting Sex Workers

March 8, 2021
State Representative Mandie Landry Fights to Decriminalize Prostitution | Big Easy Magazine

State Representative Mandie Landry Fights to Decriminalize Prostitution | Big Easy Magazine

March 6, 2021
Science-Based Policy Means Decriminalizing Sex Work, Say Hundreds of Researchers | Reason

Science-Based Policy Means Decriminalizing Sex Work, Say Hundreds of Researchers | Reason

March 3, 2021
Decriminalization News From Oregon and Louisiana

Decriminalization News From Oregon and Louisiana

March 3, 2021
San Fran honors Margo St. James as N.Y. pols, feminists debate decriminalizing prostitution | The Village Sun

San Fran honors Margo St. James as N.Y. pols, feminists debate decriminalizing prostitution | The Village Sun

February 24, 2021
Sex workers are human too. They deserve protections for reporting violence. | Business Insider

Sex workers are human too. They deserve protections for reporting violence. | Business Insider

February 14, 2021
An East Coast Advocacy Group Is Using Oregon as a Testing Ground for Decriminalizing Sex Work | Willamette Week

An East Coast Advocacy Group Is Using Oregon as a Testing Ground for Decriminalizing Sex Work | Willamette Week

February 10, 2021
Erasing Criminal Records Lets Trafficking Victims Rebuild | Law360.com

Erasing Criminal Records Lets Trafficking Victims Rebuild | Law360.com

February 7, 2021
A Victory Decades in the Making: New York Repeals the Walking While Trans Ban

A Victory Decades in the Making: New York Repeals the Walking While Trans Ban

February 3, 2021
One-third of all sex workers unable to call 911 due to fear of repercussions from cops: study | Vancouver Sun

One-third of all sex workers unable to call 911 due to fear of repercussions from cops: study | Vancouver Sun

January 30, 2021
Brooklyn DA’s office announces dismissal of 262 outstanding warrants related to sex work | News12 Brooklyn

Brooklyn DA’s office announces dismissal of 262 outstanding warrants related to sex work | News12 Brooklyn

January 29, 2021
More Than 1,000 Open Prostitution Cases in Brooklyn Are Going To Be Wiped From the Files | BuzzFeed.News

More Than 1,000 Open Prostitution Cases in Brooklyn Are Going To Be Wiped From the Files | BuzzFeed.News

January 28, 2021
New York Democrats finally ready to repeal ‘walking while trans’ loitering law | New York Daily News

New York Democrats finally ready to repeal ‘walking while trans’ loitering law | New York Daily News

January 21, 2021
Margo St. James, Advocate for Sex Workers, Dies at 83 | The New York Times

Margo St. James, Advocate for Sex Workers, Dies at 83 | The New York Times

January 20, 2021
Washtenaw County will no longer prosecute consensual sex work | Detroit Free Press

Washtenaw County will no longer prosecute consensual sex work | Detroit Free Press

January 15, 2021

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