Malicious tactics used by Fox News reporter

The Desiree Alliance, Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP-USA) and allied organizations such as BAYSWAN and the Best Practices Policy Project are saddened to observe the malicious tactics used by Glen Beck of Fox news in a recent “expose” of ACORN. All of our organizations stand firmly against the exploitation of minors in prostitution and we also oppose trafficking in persons, but we are concerned about the way the provision of services to adult sex workers was portrayed in the recent report. In Glen Beck’s effort to critique ACORN via a... Read The Rest →

The Trans Community and Law Enforcement

he Trans Community and Law Enforcement” provides an opportunity for legal and law enforcement professionals and the Transgender/LGB community to address concerns that arise for T/LGB people during interactions with law enforcement and to explore ways that police and prosecutors can better address the needs of the T/LGB community. There will be an opportunity for the public to address the panelists. This event is free and open to the public.

Sex Workers Blow Spitzer a Farewell Kiss – March 2008

New York, NY - In the wake of former Governor Spitzer’s resignation, sex workers and human rights advocates remain concerned about the representation and future of “Kristen” and other sex workers, who do not have the legal and social privileges that will be afforded to Mr. Spitzer.

WHAT ABOUT KRISTEN? New York Sex Worker Organizations Respond to Spitzer Scandal – March 2008

New York, NY - In the last few days, Governor Eliot Spitzer has publicly admitted to being associated with an escort agency and is considering resignation. As sex worker advocates, we are concerned about the representation and fate of "Kristen" and sex workers who are being thrust into the spotlight because of the investigation into the Governor. We also share the widespread concern for Governor Spitzer's family.

ICM at ITP

Week 1: Homework: Processing Sketch. In our first week, we learned basic processing. I created a sketch using a variety of shapes, colors, and opacities. The course is taught by Daniel Shiffman. Share → Tweet

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: New York Sex Work(er) Film & Video Fest

New York Sex Work(er) Film & Video Fest is a one day Film and Video art festival screening recent works including shorts, documentaries, and experimental works by and about sex workers. A panel discussion on sex work and the law, media, and art as well as an after party will follow. When/Where October 24, 2009 (Time TBA) UnionDocs: 322 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211, [http://www.uniondocs.org/]. Submission Cost FREE All proceeds from this event go to support community activist work. Submit Your Film/Video Please send a link to your work for... Read The Rest →

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