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On AlterNet: prostitution

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

"Freakonomics" Authors Tell You How to be a Good Prostitute

Sady Doyle, Comment Is Free AlterNet: Sex and Relationships. October 26, 2009.
The men behind "Freakonomics" offer a stunningly shallow and flawed view of sex work as a career option for women.

Working With the Victims in the Complex Struggle to Fight Sex Trafficking

Working With the Victims in the Complex Struggle to Fight Sex Trafficking

Noy Thrupkaew, The Nation. October 13, 2009.
The Philippines suffers from a significant problem with child sex exploitation, but it also provides more fertile ground for US work on anti-trafficking.

Why Does The Onion Find Sexual Slavery Hilarious?

Why Does The Onion Find Sexual Slavery Hilarious?

Shakesville AlterNet: PEEKSeptember 7, 2009.
Its online store is selling a t-shirt that says "My friend went to Thailand and all I got was this lousy kidnapped prostitute."

My Life As a 'Craigslist Hooker': Why We Need Smart Policy About Sex Work

My Life As a 'Craigslist Hooker': Why We Need Smart Policy About Sex Work

Ester Amy Fischer, Huffington Post. June 5, 2009.
It seems strange to eulogize an online red light district, but Craigslist Erotic Services transformed the meaning of being a sex worker.

'The Girlfriend Experience:' Is it Possible There's a Decent Movie About Sex Workers?

'The Girlfriend Experience:' Is it Possible There's a Decent Movie About Sex Workers?

Greta Christina, The Blowfish Blog. May 23, 2009.
Thankfully it's not a romantic comedy or sappy morality play in which the prostitute leaves the business to be with the guy.

FBI Busts Up Child Prostitution Rings ... But Rehabilitation Funds Are Running Out

FBI Busts Up Child Prostitution Rings ... But Rehabilitation Funds Are Running Out

Lisa Derrick, La Figa AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. February 24, 2009.
Here's one reason to pay your taxes.

Anti-Sex League Favors

Anti-Sex League Favors "Purity" Over Women's Health

Amanda Marcotte, RH Reality Check. January 28, 2009.
Hostility to women perceived as "sexually loose" cripples efforts to protect women's rights and health.

Sex Economy Goes Limp

Sex Economy Goes Limp

JoAnn Wypijewski, The Nation. October 17, 2008.
Lesson from the crash: for the rich, happiness used to be an expensive erection away. Now, everybody's fucked.

Why Prostitution Should Be Decriminalized

Why Prostitution Should Be Decriminalized

Rita Nakashima Brock, On The Issues Magazine. October 3, 2008.
The decriminalization of prostitution is one feminist strategy for helping women lead better lives.

In D.C. Prostitution Bust, 'Johns' Went Unpunished

In D.C. Prostitution Bust, 'Johns' Went Unpunished

Mark Benjamin, Ms. Magazine. September 29, 2008.
The "D.C. Madam" took a prostitution rap, then took her own life. But her alleged johns walked away uncensured and unscathed.

The Strange Relationship Between Feminism and Sex Work

The Strange Relationship Between Feminism and Sex Work

Carol Leigh, On The Issues Magazine. September 12, 2008.
The issue of prostitution reveals deep rifts within feminism.

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Does "Working Girls" Still Work?

Ariel Dougherty, On The Issues Magazine. September 5, 2008.
Is a film about prostitution made in 1986 relevant to the realities of sex work today?

Should Prostitution Be Legalized?

Should Prostitution Be Legalized?

Amelia, The Frisky AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. August 2, 2008.
The pros and cons of decriminalization and legalization.

Should Prostitution Be Legalized?

Should Prostitution Be Legalized?

Amelia, The Frisky. July 30, 2008.
The pros and cons of decriminalization and legalization.

Jamaican Health Officials Call for the Legalization of Prostitution

Jamaican Health Officials Call for the Legalization of Prostitution

Danielle Toppin, RH Reality Check. July 9, 2008.
Decriminalizing and regulating prostitution will help protect the lives and liberties of sex workers.

Sex Work vs. Trafficking: Understanding the Difference

Sex Work vs. Trafficking: Understanding the Difference

Melissa Ditmore, RH Reality Check. May 10, 2008.
There are big differences between women trafficked into sexual slavery and voluntary sex workers. So why are we treating them the same?

Satisfied Sex Worker or Domestic Trafficking Victim?

Satisfied Sex Worker or Domestic Trafficking Victim?

Kari Lydersen, AlterNet. May 8, 2008.
New legislation could expand the definition of trafficking to treat many sex workers as crime victims instead of criminals.

Reassessing Sex Work

Reassessing Sex Work

Carolina Austria, RH Reality Check. April 10, 2008.
HIV prevention programs must be based on more expansive views of sexuality -- particularly when it comes to sex work.

Witness for the Prostitution

Witness for the Prostitution

ZP Heller, AlterNet AlterNet: Video. April 8, 2008.
Things just keep on getting stickier and stickier for Senator David Vitter.

Formula One Racing Head with a Nazi Fetish: the Craziest Sex Scandal Yet

Formula One Racing Head with a Nazi Fetish: the Craziest Sex Scandal Yet

Jill Filipovic, Feministe AlterNet: PEEK. April 3, 2008.
And here I thought we couldn’t do any better than "Evangelical mega-church preacher does crystal meth with male prostitutes."

Dem Senator's Hubby Caught in Hooker Bust

Dem Senator's Hubby Caught in Hooker Bust

Richard Blair, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: PEEK. April 2, 2008.
Hooker. Big Beaver Road. Exit 69. Could a Sen. Debbie Stabenow's husband have possibly been caught in a worse place during a prostitution sting?

Eliot Spitzer Linked to Yet Another Upscale Prostitution Ring

Eliot Spitzer Linked to Yet Another Upscale Prostitution Ring

Adam Howard, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. March 27, 2008.
Wicked Models promised clients Ivy-league educated women and employed dozens of prostitutes.

As the Spitzer Sex Firestorm Cools, It's Time for the Real Questions

As the Spitzer Sex Firestorm Cools, It's Time for the Real Questions

Lindsay Beyerstein, AlterNet. March 26, 2008.
As people stop asking "Why did he do it?", now is a good time to ask: Why was the Department of Justice really investigating Eliot Spitzer?

Spitzer Kept His Black Socks on During Sex

Spitzer Kept His Black Socks on During Sex

Trish, Pensito Review AlterNet: PEEK. March 23, 2008.
The entire Spitzer scandal is one big exercise in demoralization, but this is just sad.

Spitzer Did Nothing Wrong

Spitzer Did Nothing Wrong

Annalee Newitz, AlterNet. March 19, 2008.
Eliot Spitzer's decision to pay money for sex was personal. It's not like he issued a policy of mandatory hookers for everybody.