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Sex Work

power Apr. 21, 2021

Manhattan Drops Prosecution of Consensual Sex WorkThe DA will still pursue charges for visiting sex workers and for sex trafficking.

By Claire Lampen
power Feb. 4, 2021

New York Has Finally Repealed the ‘Walking While Trans’ BanUnder the law, police could arrest anyone they suspected of “loitering for the purpose of prostitution.”

By Amanda Arnold
covid diary Mar. 31, 2020

Sex Workers and Amateurs Try Quarantine Camming“It’s really hard to get the shot of my ass.”

By Joshua David Stein
progress Apr. 27, 2014

New York State Might Become More Condom-FriendlyIt’s currently seen as evidence of prostitution.

By Caroline Bankoff
crimes and misdemeanors May 3, 2012

Pimps and Customers Are Being Targeted in NYC Prostitution CasesProsecutors and the NYPD are undergoing a “paradigm shift.”

By Joe Coscarelli
crimes and misdemeanors Mar. 22, 2012

John Edwards Linked to Manhattan Madam’s Prostitution Ring [Updated]It’s almost too obvious.

By Joe Coscarelli
sex work Aug. 16, 2010

Governor Paterson Signs New Bill Clearing Prostitution Convictions, in Certain CasesGood news for former forced sex workers, or anyone with humanity.

By Mike Vilensky