A lot of sex workers and sex worker activists had trouble enjoying their July 4th weekend thanks to Ashton Kutcher, who has been waging war against The Village Voice for airing its concerns about his anti-trafficking efforts and misinformation campaign. On almost every non-sex worker helmed website that covered this story, comments consisted of the claims that… Continue reading If You Can’t Accept Facts, You Can’t Be An Ally
Category: Activism
Special AK vs VV Roundup
Tits and Sass will be coming back from July 4th with a bang. Tuesday will see the release of no less than four—yes, four!—posts related to the blowup between activist wannabe Ashton Kutcher and activist caller-outer The Village Voice. In the meantime, feel free to read up on the situation at the following T&S endorsed spots… Continue reading Special AK vs VV Roundup
Quote of the Week
Responding to my interview request, Google first sent me an email detailing how it handles political ads, noting that it strives to be neutral and fair. […] The company followed up later with a second email on its sexual-services policy, reiterating that escort services are prohibited from advertising. As are legal workers who dare to speak up… Continue reading Quote of the Week
A New Sex Work Activist Organization: SWAAY
Redoubtable blogger, agent provocateur, and ecoporn pioneer Furry Girl launched her new activist group earlier this month, SWAAY (Sex Work Activists, Allies, and You). The site’s tagline is: “SWAAY is a not-for-profit project whose aim is connecting people with resources to learn more about sex work, and to encourage involvement with activism for sex workers’… Continue reading A New Sex Work Activist Organization: SWAAY
I Think I Just Figured Out SlutWalk
It was Sunday night at the club where I dance, near the end of my shift, when my friend and bartender introduced me to five of her childhood friends. They were all male of course; she’s such a tomboy that I wouldn’t expect anything else. I politely did my rounds, shook hands and made introductions.… Continue reading I Think I Just Figured Out SlutWalk