‘Whore’ has been such a dirty word for such a long time that few of us ever stop to ask why the idea of selling sex seems to be so salacious. There are precious few activities in our daily lives that are perfectly legal, sanctioned by god even, until money changes hands. And yet in a world where economic freedom and bodily autonomy are doubly denied to women we deem the commerce of coitus as obviously anathema. The SecX Patron Saint of Sex Work Arden Hart returns to the show to walk Johnny and I through the complexities and legalities of cash for connection. Catch the episode live 2/10 at 7p CST and be sure to check back here afterwards for some footNOTES!
Oregon advocates continue push for decriminalization of sex work after bill fails by Ellena Rosenthal for Street Roots
Oregon sex workers advocate for decriminalization, in their own words by John Notarianni for OPB
Sex workers in Oregon call for an end to police stings, officials signal support by Karina Brown for Courthouse News Service
Nationwide push to liberalize prostitution laws prompts concerns about human trafficking by Sam Dorman for Fox News
Is Sex Work Decriminalization The Answer? What The Research Tells Us: ACLU Research Brief
OREGON PROSTITUTION LAWS from Decriminalize Sex Work
Report Reveals Critical Need for Decriminalization of Sex Work in Oregon provided by Oregon Sex Workers Committee
