The Week In Links: January 4

It’s possible that this piece could have made its argument for the repeal of laws that ban drug felons from receiving food stamps without using “because they might turn to prostitution” as its main argument. Unsurprisingly, former Olympian and recently outed former escort Suzy Favor Hamilton was uninvited from a speaking engagement at the Disneyland… Continue reading The Week In Links: January 4

The Week in Links: December 30

Finally, America will get its first strip club inside an actual casino (no points for your ridiculous lede, WaPo)! And, naturally, Donald Trump is a part of this pioneering effort in Atlantic City; it will be at the Trump Taj Mahal. Alternet figures out that some sex work doesn’t involve actual sexual intercourse in this article about… Continue reading The Week in Links: December 30

The Week in Links: December 23

Adult film actress Aurora Snow talks about the latest uproar over Sasha Grey. Some parents are angry that Grey (a now retired porn star) was allowed to read to their children as part of Read Across America. Grey spoke with Grantland.com about her latest mainstream film role, Mark Pellington’s I Melt With You. HBO has announced that Hung will… Continue reading The Week in Links: December 23

Toys for Tatas: Sex Workers and Charity

Over the weekend, the internet news show The Young Turks drew my attention to this story: a 37-year-old Houston escort who works under the name of Shelby is offering a discount for clients who donate a toy to Toys for Tots. For any guy who booked an hour and brought an unwrapped toy, Shelby offered… Continue reading Toys for Tatas: Sex Workers and Charity