[I]n a culture trashy with raunch yet clenched with righteousness, the sex worker persists and insists. She is lamented by some feminists, lauded by others, lectured by religious groups, legislated by governments; monitored by health services, spurned by mortgage brokers, envied or condemned by friends, invited to write memoirs by publishers, assisted by outreach services;… Continue reading Quote of the Week
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The Week in Links: November 18
Kgomotso Matsunyane discusses why sex work should be legal in her home country of South Africa: “Our police can be better served focusing their energies of legitimate, violent and corporate crimes that plague our country.” Decriminalization in Taiwan hits stumbling blocks. Cities have failed to create designated districts where prostitution would be legal. Tulsa police announce… Continue reading The Week in Links: November 18
The Week in Links: November 11
South African strip club owner creates a line of fragrances “aimed primarily at men” called Alibis. Scents include “I Was Working Late” with the hints of coffee, wool suits, cigarettes and ink. It looks like they’re only available at the club so we can’t confirm that this is not a joke. Dr. Conrad Murray was… Continue reading The Week in Links: November 11
The Week in Links: November 4
We’re excited about the upcoming campy Brit horror-comedy, Strippers Vs. Werewolves. West Hollywood celebrated Go-Go Dancer Appreciation Day over Halloween weekend. Should porn stars pay for porn? Sex workers discuss why we should be joining the Occupy Wall Street movement.
The Week in Links: October 28
Chris Myers, mayor of Medford, N.J., and the latest GOP-er to get caught up in a Rentboy scandal, claims he “doesn’t know” if the photos of him in his underwear (posted online by the Rentboy himself) are real or not. SWOP is seeking new board members—spread the word! As a new SWOP chapter is opening… Continue reading The Week in Links: October 28