10.”How Sex Work Got Us This Far In Gay Liberation” by Hawk Kinkaid, 7/29 9. “Having The Option: Alissa Afonina/Sasha Mizaree On Her Case And Being A Disabled Sex Worker” by Caty Simon, 3/16 8. “The State Is A Trafficker: Why Alaska Arrested Amber Batts” by Tara Burns, 7/17 7. “A Tunnel, Not A Door: Exiting Conditioned,… Continue reading The Ten Most Popular Tits and Sass Posts of 2015
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How Sex Work Got Us This Far In Gay Liberation
Like many of my LGBT peers and allies, I am grateful for the contributions made before and for the possibilities ahead. This summer, the Supreme Court acknowledged the humanity of LGBT individuals. And one of our pinnacle liberation symbols, New York City’s Stonewall Inn, the site of the 1969 Stonewall riots, was made a national… Continue reading How Sex Work Got Us This Far In Gay Liberation
The Week In Links—May 16th
Go Audacia Ray and Red Umbrella Project!!! The big news this week is that the NYPD has finally ended the policy of confiscating condoms from suspected sex workers to use as evidence! The change still leaves a loophole, however: they can still seize and use condoms as evidence in sex trafficking and promotion of prostitution… Continue reading The Week In Links—May 16th
The Week In Links—May 2
“I did it for the exposure; really, it was more of a promotional thing,” said Ohio gubernatorial candidate Larry Ealy of his time as a stripper. Some excellent tips for reporters looking to liven up a slow news day with salacious and sloppy stories about how sex workers are everywhere. We are, you know. Watch out.… Continue reading The Week In Links—May 2
Activist Spotlight: Hawk Kinkaid on Negotiation and Shared Knowledge
Hawk Kinkaid, a former escort, Internet porn performer and pro-dom, is the founder of HOOK, a grassroots non-profit organization that since 1997 has undertaken to share knowledge, reduce harm and build community among male sex workers. HOOK has published guides on best practices, negotiation, and legal issues, has collected stories and interviews, and runs the… Continue reading Activist Spotlight: Hawk Kinkaid on Negotiation and Shared Knowledge