Sex workers rights
How to Be an Ally to Sex Workers, According to Megan Barton-Hanson
The "Love Island" star talks about her experiences as a stripper and why people in the sex industry need your support.
A Man Threatened Her. Police Said Death Threats Come With Being a Sex Worker
"We almost never see a sex worker who wants to file a complaint and usually when they do there’s no positive outcome," an advocate told VICE News.
85 Ways to Make Sex Workers' Lives a Little Easier
Sex work is a cornerstone of society, and there are more ways to support people who do it than just tipping generously (though that's a great start).
Labour's Grassroots Are Fighting for Sex Worker Rights – and They Might Win
Decriminalising sex work is the next logical step for any political party that wants to put workers first.
Sex Workers Don’t Trust Kamala Harris
Harris’s record as a prosecutor and FOSTA advocate makes sex workers question who they’d vote for if it were her against Trump for president.
Events Across the Country Where You Can Support Sex Workers This Weekend
After the passage of SESTA/FOSTA, sex workers need support more than ever this International Whores' Day.
The Hardest Part About Stripping Wasn't Taking My Clothes Off
Before Holly started stripping, she didn't realize how much emotional labor the job would involve—or how empowering financial independence could be.
6 Sex Workers Explain How Sharing Client Lists Saves Lives
In the wake of SESTA/FOSTA, online resources used by sex workers are being censored or vanishing entirely. Sex workers explain why these networks are crucial for warning each other about dangerous clients.
Cracking Down on Backpage Adult Has Only Made Sex Workers’ Lives Harder
The government crackdown is a harsh blow for any sex worker who’d been reliant on new business from the website.
As a Sex Worker, I'm Terrified for the Next Four Years
Under the Trump administration, I could stand to lose my healthcare, my livelihood, and even my life.
Are Some Kinds of Sex Work 'Better' Than Others?
I asked strippers, cam girls, dominatrixes, and prostitutes, and two hierarchies emerged.
An Online Legal Group Is Protecting Sex Workers from Predatory Lawyers
Red Light Legal is dedicated to helping sex workers find culturally competent legal representation–and thanks to the internet, it’s poised to have a pretty serious impact.