On AlterNet: craigslist

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "craigslist"

Casual Encounters: When I Had Sex With 3 Strangers a Day Thanks to the Internet

Emily, xojane. April 5, 2012.

Sex with people through Craigslist casual encounters can be amazing, and addictive. Which is where the cautionary part comes in.

Sex Workers Speak Out on Village Voice Ad Controversy

Michelle Chen, In These Times. November 14, 2011.

Maybe the ethical clarity that moral crusaders desire requires less talking and more listening to what sex workers know, need and want.

The Woman Behind 'Craigslist Congressman' Chris Lee's Downfall

Danielle Belton, The Loop 21. February 12, 2011.

What started out as a laugh turned into a resignation for the New York Republican.

Former Sex Worker: Why Attacking Craigslist Doesn't Stop Sex Trafficking

Audacia Ray, RH Reality Check. September 22, 2010.

Many independent sex workers use the Internet to gain control over their working conditions and avoid agencies, pimps, gentleman's clubs, and brothels.

How Censoring Craigslist Helps Pimps, Child Traffickers and Other Abusive Scumbags

danah boyd, AlterNet. September 7, 2010.

I believe that the current efforts to censor Craigslist's "adult services" achieves the absolute opposite of their intention.

Hypocritical Legal Crusade Against Craigslist Will Not Solve Violence Against Sex Trafficking Victims

Melissa Gira Grant, AlterNet. September 6, 2010.

AG Richard Blumenthal's obsession with Craigslist does nothing to end the exploitation of people trafficked for sex.

Scapegoating Craigslist Is Not Going to Solve the Problem of Underage Prostitution

Don Hazen, AlterNet. June 4, 2010.

For years, politicians have gone after Craigslist for ads promoting sex trafficking and prostitution. At best their efforts are misguided, and may even exacerbate the problem.

Navigating Sex & Strangers on Craigslist's Casual Encounters

Vanessa Richmond, The Tyee. April 14, 2010.

Thrill seekers using free online classifieds may get just what they pay for.

'Craigslist Murder' Suspect to be Arraigned Today

CNN June 22, 2009.

Sleeping Around Craigslist

Anna Reed, Lily Penza, East Bay Express. July 9, 2008.

Two middle-aged women discover that casual sex can be anything but casual.

Craigslist Is the Newest Target in the War on Prostitution

Liliana Segura, AlterNet. September 12, 2007.

Having largely failed to make a dent in sex solicitation on the streets, law enforcement is now using Craiglist to bust people trading money for sex.