Tag Archives: sex workers' rights

For queer and trans people of color, the NYPD is the literal fashion police

By Maya | Published: April 9, 2013
TweetEd. note: This is a guest post from Verónica Bayetti Flores. Verónica is the Assistant Director of the Civil Liberties and Public Policy program (CLPP) at Hampshire College. She has worked to increase access to contraception and abortion, fought for paid sick leave, demanded access to safe public space for queer youth of color, and helped to [...]
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The way we talk about sex work is changing, but the way we treat sex workers is not

By Sesali Bowen | Published: December 19, 2012
TweetAs I reflect on the The International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers, which was on December 17, 2 Chainz comes to mind. I listen to “I Luv Dem Strippers” everyday. Seriously. It took me more than a few listens to realize, however, that the lyrics (aside from the chorus) have absolutely nothing to do with [...]
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Condom searches are being used to profile sex workers

By Jos | Published: July 23, 2012
TweetYou may remember the feminist blogosphere talking about laws that said carrying condoms could get you arrested. A new report from Human Rights Watch examines the issue: sex workers and people profiled as sex workers, especially trans women, are being targeted by the cops with condom searches in Prostitution Free Zones. This puts sex workers at [...]
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The real secret service scandal: NOT paying for sex

By Katie | Published: April 23, 2012
Tweet The Secret Service debacle has been politicized, sensationalized and commodified. Spirit Airlines has launched a “more bang for your buck” ad, with an “upfront payment is required” warning.  The Republicans have made it an Obama issue, the president is angry and the press has covered it as a salacious scandal.  Meanwhile, neither the politicians [...]
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Louisiana ends sex offender registration for sex workers

By Jos | Published: June 30, 2011
Tweet Women With A Vision Executive Director Deon Haywood. Image via The Louisiana Justice Institute. A law that branded many sex workers in Louisiana as sex offenders has finally been changed. From The Louisiana Justice Institute: Governor Jindall’s office announced today that he had signed into law a bill, sponsored by Louisiana State Representative Charmaine [...]
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