“March of the Whores”—Mexico’s response to Slutwalk—recently took place in Mexico City. A Missouri police officer has been found guilty of a conspiracy to steal from suspected prostitutes. (Last year, a St. Louis police officer pled guilty to similar charges of habitually sexually assaulting and robbing prostitutes.) Joseph Naso’s trial becomes increasingly disturbing. A man who… Continue reading The Week In Links: June 24
Tag: violence against sex workers
The Week In Links: June 17
Wee, stripper gifs! Lots of articles coming out of Canada this week, as Ontario’s highest court considers an appeal that could legalize a variety of activities related to sex work. Read more at The Vancouver Sun (“This is ethically unsound – no government should be able to jeopardize the safety of its citizens just to… Continue reading The Week In Links: June 17
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
The Week In Links: June 10
Elena Jeffreys, president of Australia’s Scarlet Alliance, gives a beautiful speech about violence against sex workers. (via Melissa) In the aftermath of a club raid, Malaysian police “branded” the foreheads of suspected prostitutes using markers—then the pictures of those thirty women (none of whom were Malaysian-born) were published in the newspaper. A mercifully rational book review… Continue reading The Week In Links: June 10
The Week In Links: June 3
You may have already seen the above video but of course we had to include here for good measure. He’s dancing to Girl Talk!