Free Speech Coalition – Pennsylvania Workers-Survivors Community Clearinghouse

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Date for Oral Arguments Set Before the US Ninth Circuit

Erotic Svc Provider Legal Edu. v. George Gascon - The Erotic Service Provider Legal Education and Research Project appeals from the district court's dismissal of its action challenging the constitutionality of Cal. Penal Code § 547(b), which criminalizes the commercial exchange of sexual activity. [4:15-cv-01007-JSW]

January 25, 2017April 4, 2017 mgd777 Best Practices for Journalists and Media, Media / News, My Life My Narrative, Philadelphia, Sex Work v Sex Trafficking

The Invisible John Interview About Jane

We strive to share our sex work knowledge and experiences, however we do not need our views omitted or exploited in the mainstream.

January 15, 2017January 15, 2017 mgd777 Education, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Policy, Sex Work v Sex Trafficking

18/2257: Exposed As Unconstitutional In Philadelphia Court

U.S. Judge: Key Portions of 2257 Are Unconstitutional A federal judge today, siding with the Free Speech Coalition and other plaintiffs, declared unconstitutional key portions of 18 U.S.C. §§2257 and 2257A, the federal performer record-keeping statutes for adult entertainment producers. U.S. Judge: Key Portions of 2257 Are Unconstitutional By Rhett Pardon Jan 6, … Continue reading 18/2257: Exposed As Unconstitutional In Philadelphia Court

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2016 Sex Work Year in Review 2016

A Pa prostitute details stepping back into the industry amidst unexpectedly intense and changing legal and legislative crossfire. Her Year in Review explores the issues of being a victim/Survivor/WORKER.

December 17th

The 15th International Day To End Violence Against Sex Workers is Monday December 17th. Events will be held around the world. Please check www.december17.org for events in your city. Hashtag: Restinpower Photos and informatics contributed by: www.dec17philly.com http://coyoteri.org/wp/

SBB Applauds PA DoC

The DOC noted that inmates will continue to have access to libraries that average about 15,000 titles each, though some inmates say that they find it difficult to make it to the library and prefer not to check out books for fear of being disciplined over late returns. Sean Damon of Amistad Law Project, which led protests over the book prohibition, expressed relief. “From our perspective, it looks like the DOC did the right thing,” Damon said. But, he added, he’s not satisfied, as other new security measures — including the scanning and surveillance of incoming mail, and the photocopying of inmate legal mail — remain in place.

Billy PENN: Philly got a $4 million MacArthur Foundation Grant

Billy Penn dot com: Philly got a $4 million MacArthur Foundation Grant – On top of Philly news The city will use it to continue criminal justice reform efforts, including reducing the prison population.

Real Slavery Is Clear, And Clearly Our Fault As Consumers

apple.news/AKDfreXliTfmWZvYmrIzQVw You buy a purse at Walmart. There’s a note inside from a “Chinese prisoner.” Now what? By Rosalyn A. Warren Tracing a mysterious message across the world to understand how what we buy is made. When Christel Wallace found a piece of paper folded up at the bottom of her purse in March 2017, […]

FAMM: Get interactive with the HBO documentary “The Sentence”

FAMM is having a “Watch Party Week” 10/15-10/19, and challenging people to host a few friends and family members to watch the film at their home. Post it on social media – live tweet, Facebook live, etc. – so as many people get exposed to the powerful message behind the film as possible! FAMM will have graphics and tool kits available for those who host a party!