Sex Workers
Politicians Aim to Study Effects of FOSTA-SESTA on Sex Workers
In an encouraging sign for sex workers, California State Representative Ro Khanna and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts have reintroduced the SAFE SEX Workers Study Act, which aims to study the effects of FOSTA-SESTA.
Scotland Pushes Partnership With Anti-Porn Activist Who Thinks Sex Workers Are 'Possessed by the Devil'
A leading sex worker advocacy group in the U.K. reports that the Scottish government has instructed local authorities to partner with controversial Christian charity Azalea, led by a religious anti-porn activist who has stated that sex workers are “possessed by demons.”
New Democratic Party Platform Removes Language Supporting Sex Workers
The Democratic Party released on Sunday its official platform for the 2024 presidential election, omitting language from the 2020 platform that stated a commitment to “protect the lives of sex workers.”
FSC Issues Warning to Sex Workers, LGBTQ+ Community About Conservative 'Project 2025'
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has released a statement warning about the proposed conservative initiative Project 2025 and its multiple threats to the rights of sex workers and the LGBTQ+ community.
'Sex Workers Deserve Protections': Congressional Candidate Joe Cohn Reaches Out to Adult Community
Veteran civil rights attorney Joe Cohn, who is currently running in a New Jersey Democratic primary for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, says he is reaching out to the adult community to champion an inclusive approach to civil liberties that encompasses all sex workers and adult businesses.
Universities of Wisconsin President Fires Chancellor Over 'Abhorrent' OnlyFans Videos
Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman justified the recent firing of UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow, who posted adult videos with his wife on their OnlyFans account, by calling his actions “abhorrent.”
Spanish Government Continues All-Out War on Sex Work
Sex worker advocates in Spain continue denouncing the government’s relentless war against all forms of sex work, including adult performance and content creation.
Countess Diamond Attends European Sex Workers Event
Countess Diamond appeared at a European Sex Workers’ Rights Alliance (ESWA) conference, in Brussels, where she delivered a speech on Dec. 6.
The Cupcake Girls Uplifts Sex Workers With Community Resources, Support
Since its founding in Las Vegas in 2011, The Cupcake Girls has built a network of over 400 partners providing sex workers with discounted or pro bono rates for professional resources. That includes lawyers, doctors and dentists nationwide, as well as advocacy, mentorship and outreach services.
ACLU Asks FTC to Investigate Mastercard for Discrimination Against Sex Workers, Adult Sites
The American Civil Liberties Union on Tuesday filed a formal complaint asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Mastercard for discriminatory practices against sex workers and adult content websites.
OnlyFans Creator Sami Sheen Defends Sex Workers on TikTok
OnlyFans creator Sami Sheen has taken to TikTok to defend her status as a sex worker and to educate the platform’s users about the diversity of activities within the category.
FSC Meeting With Congress Members to Discuss Banking Discrimination Against Sex Workers, Adult Businesses
Free Speech Coalition is meeting with members of Congress this week in an effort to combat the financial discrimination faced by adult businesses.
Instagram Deplatforms Director of Netflix's Pornhub Documentary 'Money Shot'
Instagram disabled the account of filmmaker Suzanne Hillinger this morning, only a week after her documentary “Money Shot” premiered on Netflix.
Edinburgh Court Rules in Favor of Sex Workers, Against Strip Clubs Ban
Edinburgh sex workers prevailed in their campaign today when a judge ruled that the city council’s attempt to ban all strip clubs was unlawful.
Domino Presley Creates 'Jazmin Shibata Scholarship' to Support Trans Sex Workers
Domino Presley has launched the "Jazmin Shibata Scholarship" to support trans sex workers.
The Daily Dot Surveys New Efforts to Include Sex Worker Voices in Academia
A Daily Dot article out today highlights the movement to make sure academic research on sex work reflects the voices and experiences of actual sex workers, a goal of which mainstream academia has historically fallen short.
Canadian Sex Workers Challenge Constitutionality of 'Nordic Model' Law
A coalition of sex workers and sex work advocacy groups is fighting in an Ontario court to have an anti-sex-work law repealed in Canada.
Dr. Carolina Are to Present Workshop on Algorithmic Bias Against Nudity
Digital studies and sexuality researcher Dr. Carolina Are will be presenting a talk in San Francisco this Saturday on her research into algorithmic bias against nudity, and its relationship with the patriarchy and whorephobia.
Vice's Cryptoland Probes Sex Workers' Use of Blockchain FinTech
Vice News’s Cryptoland aired a report last week on “The Link Between Sex Work And Crypto.”
Las Vegas Health Dept. Now Offering Monkeypox Vaccine to All Sex Workers
The Southern Nevada Health District has officially expanded eligibility for its limited supply of monkeypox vaccines to “all sex workers of any gender identity and sexual orientation.”