Community Activism, decrim, Oregon, prostitution, sex work
Prison Pipeline w/ Emma Lugo – Sex workers talk about decriminalization
“My customers saved my life”- listen to sex workers and a survivor of human trafficking and partner violence explain why we are fighting for decriminalization of sex work laws in the state of Oregon. JOIN as a sworker or Ally! Email oregonsexworkers@protonmail.com for info. Segment begins at -28:48 – thank you Emma Lugo and KBOO Read More
Community Activism, Updates
DSW – Hero of the Month Feature
WOW I am honored to be featured by DecriminalizeSexWork – get to know me here: “People are less likely to learn new information when they’re being shamed. This can apply to anti-vaxxers or in racial education or disability. [With] so many uncomfortable, important topics, if you are telling your audience that they are stupid… Read More
decrim, Updates
Oregon sex workers advocate for decriminalization, in their own words – OPB
Listen to the audio segment here, hosted by John Notarianni of Oregon Public Broadcasting Read More
decrim, Interviews, Updates
What’s good for your Heart is good for your Boner – Agitated Podcast Episode
Let’s talk about erectile health, sex work and the Oregon efforts to decriminalize it; a few of my favorite topics! I join at 29:00, thanks to the gals for hosting me. Listen here to Episode 5 of Agitated Podcast. Read More
Community Activism, Updates
Donate via ActBlue – Oregon Sex Workers Committee
These funds shall be used to help facilitate and promote the first ever Human Rights Commission for Sex Workers in Oregon! We have an immediate fundraising goal of $35,000 by July 10th (as of 6.1 we have raised $7,500). The Oregon Sex Workers Committee is comprised of exclusively Sex Workers. Our goal is the decriminalization… Read More
Community Activism, HB3088, Updates
Legislative – Informational Hearing on Repealing Prostitution-related offenses – June 3rd, 2021
Our committee was granted a surprise hearing in this legislative session, five of our members spoke for twenty minutes in total about why legislators should repeal crimes of prostitution, commercial sexual solicitation and promoting prostitution. Our other speakers are: Alex Andrews, International Human Rights Advocate, Executive Director SWOP(Sex Worker Outreach Project) Behind Bars, Former BOD… Read More
decrim, Oregon, prostitution, sex work, Updates
My opinion: It’s time to better laws, more safety for sex workers – Portland Tribune
Originally published in the Portland Tribune: Columnist: ‘Sex trafficking’ isn’t the same as prostitution; it’s time to update Oregon’s laws. On May 3, I read that eight local men, including a former Oregon House Speaker, had been arrested and charged in a “sex trafficking” sting. As a sex worker in Portland since 2009, I… Read More
Community Activism, decrim, Oregon, prostitution
Sex Workers Wanted for Steering Committee to Decrim SW in Oregon
Are you a sworker who wants to be part of the steering committee to Decrim Oregon? *You do NOT need to go public to get involved* **Do not need to be from Oregon or currently here** ***All genders, types of work welcome, we want diversity*** You: attend a weekly Monday zoom meetings to give feedback… Read More
