Sex Worker
Sex Worker Advocates Discuss Coronavirus in New Slixa Blog Post
Slixa.com released blog post this week addressing the effect of the coronavirus on the adult industry.
NPR: 'Sex Worker Permit' Bill Sponsor Doubles Down, Invokes 'Human Trafficking'
The public radio news-commentary show "AirTalk," produced by NPR's Southern California affiliate KPCC, presented a segment this morning concerning the controversial "Sex Worker Permit" state bill, AB2389, introduced by Assemblyperson Cristina Garcia last month.
California Legislator Publishes Amendments to Controversial 'Sex Worker Permit' Bill
The California Legislature has just published the amendments drafted by Assemblymember Cristina Gonzalez to the controversial AB2389, known as the "Sex Worker Permit" bill.
APAG's 'Mother Union' Drafted Controversial 'Sex Worker Permit' State Bill
The Adult Performers Actors Guild (APAG) has called for the resignation of the board of their own "mother union," the International Entertainment Adult Union (IEAU) following the revelation to XBIZ by the office of Assemblymember Cristina Garcia that the controversial California bill AB2389 introduced yesterday was "brought to them" by the IEAU.
NBC's 'Today Show' Two-Sides Sex Worker Rights Issue, Endorses 'Nordic Model'
NBC’s popular morning news show the "Today Show" featured a segment today two-siding the issue of sex worker rights between an advocate of full decriminalization — the position overwhelmingly supported by sex workers — and an abolition activist and advocate of the “Nordic Model” of eradication of sex work by criminalizating “pimps and johns.”
Slixa Article Targets Facial Recognition in Fight for Sex Worker Privacy
Slixa.com is addressing a growing concern over facial recognition technology with a new article by Laura LeMoon, titled, “What Facial Recognition Software Means for Sex Workers.”
Sacramento Church to Host Expert Panel on New Sex Worker Laws, Trafficking Study
The Sacramento Universal Unitarian Society Church will host an expert panel to update the community on a planned sex trafficking study, efforts to decriminalize prostitution in California and more.
Official Instagram, Facebook Reps Agree to Meet APAG Leaders to Discuss Sex Worker, Adult Industry Issues
Official Instagram and Facebook representatives have agreed to an unprecedented meeting with leaders of the Adult Performers Actors Guild, a federally recognized trade union representing adult industry performers, to discuss issues related to the social media presence of adult performers and other sex workers.
SWOP Joins Forces With Woodhull, Offers Sex Worker Scholarship
Sex Workers Outreach Project USA (SWOP-USA) has partnered with the Woodhull Freedom Foundation in support of the organization's Sexual Freedom Summit, held August 15-18 in Alexandria, Virginia.
ESPLER Hosts Sex Worker Rights Rally at California Democratic Party Convention
Erotic Service Provider Legal Education and Research Project (ESPLER) has announced that it will be hosting a rally outside the Democratic Convention on June 1 to advocate for sex workers’ rights.
SWOP-LA Sets Soiree to Highlight Black Sex Worker Collective
Sex Workers Outreach Project Los Angeles (SWOP-LA) has set a soiree for Monday, April 8 at Akbar in Silver Lake.
Slixa.com Welcomes Sex Worker Rights Advocate Kate D'Adamo for Weekly Blog Feature
Online adult entertainment services site Slixa.com has announced the launch of ‘Kate’s Account’, a weekly blog post from sex worker rights activist and advocate Kate D’Adamo.
Sex Worker Discusses Legal Prostitution on Valentine's Day
A licensed sex worker from Sheri’s Ranch, a legal brothel near Las Vegas, Nevada, has revealed what it’s like to be a prostitute on Valentine’s Day and how the holiday impacts sex workers and their clients.
Adult Star Alicia Amira Launches Sex Worker-Friendly Fashion Brand
Adult star Alicia Amira has launched a sex worker-friendly fashion brand called Be A Bimbo that strives to end the stigma against those who embrace and profit from their sex appeal.
Swizzness Offers Sex-Worker-Friendly Business Directory
Adult industry entrepreneur and retired sex worker Lydia Dupra has announced the launch of Swizzness.com, a business directory for sex-worker-friendly companies.
Jessica Drake Sponsors Sex Worker Summit, Meetup at CatalystCon
Sexual health advocate and exclusive Wicked Pictures contract performer Jessica Drake is sponsoring the sex worker summit and meetup today and tomorrow at CatalystCon. She will also appear on the panel “Beautism and Sexuality: How Society’s Representation of Beauty and Image Impact Sexual Self-Expression” on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. (PDT).
Ginger Banks Interviewed by Yahoo News on Sex Worker Rights
On a recent trip to New York City, cam performer and sex worker advocate Ginger Banks was interviewed by Yahoo News Unfiltered in a video interview called “Society Treats Sex Workers as Second-Class Citizens.”
Calif. Sex Worker Bill Seeks Changes to Pandering Statute
A California bill that aims to broaden the definition of “pandering” is wending its way through the Legislature.
'Training of Poe' Screening at Bay Area Sex Worker Fest
Bella Vendetta’s directorial debut, “The Training of Poe,” which stars Chelsea Poe, will screen on May 27 at the upcoming Bay Area Sex Worker Fest.
San Francisco's Sex Worker March Celebrates 100th Anniversary
This Jan. 25 the Tenderloin Museum and the Center for Sex & Culture will celebrate the 100th anniversary of San Francisco's 1917 sex worker march.