As bodies continue to be uncovered in Long Island, LI sex workers arm themselves for work. Meanwhile, local police keep “cracking down” on prostitutes, claiming that their press for arrests was in place before the serial killer gained national attention. Audacia Ray offers a concise critique of the so called “superheroes” of New York who… Continue reading The Week In Links: April 29
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The Week In Links: April 22
The New York Times personality profile of the Long Island killer, who called at least one of his victim’s families to taunt them about her murder. There’s a strange, ominous posting on a Long Island message board threatening one of the women found dead. Seattle police ask for information about “bondage room” rapist who kidnapped a prostitute,… Continue reading The Week In Links: April 22
Protect, Don’t Prosecute
(Reposted in full from The Red Umbrella Project) In the week leading up to December 17, 2010 – the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers – the remains of four women who were killed while doing sex work were discovered on a beach in Long Island. Over the past two weeks, the remains… Continue reading Protect, Don’t Prosecute
Quote of the Week
Like those murdered, we’re not disposable, bad people – we have lives that matter and people that love us. No matter who we are or what we do to make ends meet, we don’t deserve to die – we deserve good lives. From SWOP-NYC and SWANK’s official statement on the Long Island murders. Read the… Continue reading Quote of the Week
The Week in Links: March 18
There were almost 600 crimes committed against sex workers in Ireland last year. A (belated) article on SWOP-LA’s International Sex Workers’ Rights Day Celebration. Amber Rose, model, radio personality, and former Kanye girlfriend, says she was a stripper at age 15. Here’s a list of the 10 Best Prostitute Movies—but, ahem, it’s already been done.… Continue reading The Week in Links: March 18