One of the most disappointing aspects of this story has been AIM’s response. While quick to defend their own organization, calling themselves victims of a security breach comparable to the hacking of the Pentagon and virulently noting that not all the information on the site came from them specifically, there has been no discernible effort… Continue reading From SWOP’s Official Statement on PWL
Quote Of The Week
Sex work in itself is not inherently anti-feminist. What is sexist about strip clubs, pornography and other commercial avenues of sex is the fact that our society has normalized the open expression of men’s sexual desire and not that of women. Kristina Rosett at The Minnesota Daily (Beware, many of the comments are typical Second… Continue reading Quote Of The Week
The Week In Links: April 15
Rick’s in Las Vegas closes. Wonder how things are going for the first publicly traded gentlemen’s club corp? La Salle University professor hires lap dancers to perform in class. TSA: Your Ass is in Our Hands porn parody trailer “Hipster strip club” gets liquor license; won’t have strippers. SWOP’s safety tips for escorts in Long… Continue reading The Week In Links: April 15
Five Reasons Sex Workers File Their Damn Taxes
1) Tax returns are the only proof of income you have if you’re self-employed and paid mostly, if not entirely, in cash. 2) It’s far better for the IRS to have your numbers to start with than to let them come up with their own. 3) If you get caught after not paying taxes for… Continue reading Five Reasons Sex Workers File Their Damn Taxes
Great Sex Work Moments in Pop Culture History: The Facts of Life
Thank you, @fishymessiah, for making me track down this classic Facts of Life episode where Blair finds out her boyfriend, med student Cliff, works as a male stripper when the girls take Mrs. Garrett to a strip club for her birthday. It’s surprising! Highlights: the club is called Wedgwood’s, Jo takes pictures and is not… Continue reading Great Sex Work Moments in Pop Culture History: The Facts of Life