SWOP-NYC wrote an open letter to NOW-NYC requesting that the organization use more sensitive language when referencing the sex workers who were found dead on Long Island over the past few years. In a tweet on March 19, NOW-NYC had referred to the victims as “sacks of bones.” “Would you ever consider befriending a prostitute or a… Continue reading The Week in Links: March 23
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The Week in Links: March 16
The Ms. Magazine blog gave us a shout out in a post this week about sex work organizations. Thank, Ms! Rick Santorum’s new pet social issue: the “pandemic” of pornography. He has stated, if elected, that he’ll work toward a ban on hard-core pornography (in addition to abortion, same-sex marriage, and the “absolute” separation of church and state). He… Continue reading The Week in Links: March 16
The Week in Links: March 9
The third chapter of the Valencia film (based on Michelle Tea’s 2000 memoir) is now in post-production, and the filmmakers are asking for donations to help them complete the project. We’re especially excited to see this chapter of the film hit the screen—not only does it cover Michelle’s return to sex work, it stars Tits… Continue reading The Week in Links: March 9
The Week in Links: February 10
RT talked with some pro-dommes about their profession. Nothing Earth-shattering was revealed, but it’s always exciting to see large news networks cover sex workers in a respectful light. The Oakland-based East Bay Express also spoke with local BDSM pros about their work this week. A New Jersey man was arrested for impersonating a police officer to extort sexual favors from prostitutes.… Continue reading The Week in Links: February 10
The Week In Links: February 3
GQ praises Richard Gere’s sex worker fashion sense in American Gigolo. The news has been awfully short on “sex workers flocking to [Super Bowl City]” panic this year. Thankfully we found this piece about Brad’s Brass Flamingo in Indianapolis. “No one knows how to party like New Yorkers. And everyone knows they are the best tippers” said… Continue reading The Week In Links: February 3