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fromQueerty
2 days ago

Adult film star Billy London's murder went unsolved for decades. Until this filmmaker came along to tell the story - Queerty

A 33-year-old cold case murder of gay adult film star Billy London was finally solved through filmmaker Rachel Mason's documentary investigation, exposing decades of law enforcement indifference toward crimes targeting LGBTQ+ individuals and sex workers.
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fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

How Brothel Workers in Nevada Just Made Labor History

Sheri's Ranch in Nevada attempted to impose a contract giving management ownership of workers' likenesses, intellectual property, and power of attorney over employees, prompting legal resistance from sex workers.
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fromKqed
2 months ago
Social justice

Comedian Kaytlin Bailey Revives the Forgotten Histories of Sex Workers | KQED

fromKqed
2 months ago
Arts

Comedian Kaytlin Bailey Revives the Forgotten Histories of Sex Workers | KQED

fromKqed
2 months ago
Social justice

Comedian Kaytlin Bailey Revives the Forgotten Histories of Sex Workers | KQED

fromKqed
2 months ago
Arts

Comedian Kaytlin Bailey Revives the Forgotten Histories of Sex Workers | KQED

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from48 hills
5 months ago

New state 'loitering' law could lead to racial profiling and deportations - 48 hills

In January, AB 379 will take effect, reinstating a repealed law that criminalizes "loitering with intent to purchase commercial sex." Governor Gavin Newsom, signed the bill, saying it will help protect victims of human trafficking. However, critics are its unclear language will enable law enforcement to detain individuals based on the subjective suspicion of having an "intent to purchase a commercial sex act."
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UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

New Zealand PM mulls privacy laws after aide secretly recorded sex workers'

Proposals for new privacy laws in New Zealand may arise after allegations of unauthorized recordings by a government aide.
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