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The anti-porn crusade -and that is the right word for it because it kills a class of people -has its roots in fundamentalism that often merges w phony leftists like Chris Hedges and Labour MPs.
Here's my essay, "If You're Against Sex Work You're A Bigot" https://www.thestranger.com/features/feature/2015/06/24/22436683/if-youre-against-sex-work-youre-a-bigot
The anti-porn crusade -and that is the right word for it because it kills a class of people -has its roots in fundamentalism that often merges w phony leftists like Chris Hedges and Labour MPs.
Here's my essay, "If You're Against Sex Work You're A Bigot" https://www.thestranger.com/features/feature/2015/06/24/22436683/if-youre-against-sex-work-youre-a-bigot
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Anti-porn activists on the left and right both use the same forms of rhetoric employed by Islamophobes & other racists and "bring on the end of the world" religious psychopaths.
Here are two examples from my essay, "If You're Against Sex Work, You're A Bigot"
Anti-porn activists on the left and right both use the same forms of rhetoric employed by Islamophobes & other racists and "bring on the end of the world" religious psychopaths.
Here are two examples from my essay, "If You're Against Sex Work, You're A Bigot"
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There are also direct financial links between anti-porn crusaders and religious zealots.
One example here in Ireland is the group of nuns who ran mother baby homes - literal human traffickers - doing anti-sex worker activism under the guise of "protecting women."
There are also direct financial links between anti-porn crusaders and religious zealots.
One example here in Ireland is the group of nuns who ran mother baby homes - literal human traffickers - doing anti-sex worker activism under the guise of "protecting women."
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But also, there are links between the Nick Kristof and religious fundamentalists, as detailed here in @melissagira's latest essay on the topic: https://newrepublic.com/article/160488/nick-kristof-holy-war-pornhub?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=EB_TNR&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1607634166
But also, there are links between the Nick Kristof and religious fundamentalists, as detailed here in @melissagira's latest essay on the topic: https://newrepublic.com/article/160488/nick-kristof-holy-war-pornhub?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=EB_TNR&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1607634166
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That apocalypse quote above is from Chris Hedges, by the way, who KEEPS getting platformed by the likes of leftists you know and love, who are constantly crying about free speech on social media, but not caring about sex workers, who are MOST affected by bans/regulations/laws.
That apocalypse quote above is from Chris Hedges, by the way, who KEEPS getting platformed by the likes of leftists you know and love, who are constantly crying about free speech on social media, but not caring about sex workers, who are MOST affected by bans/regulations/laws.
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In fact, I have warned the above leftists again and again and again about this. Ignored.
I've also contacted (as have others) Novara media leftists in the UK about the various iterations of porn bans - which are even more deeply linked to TERFism in the UK than the US. Ignored.
In fact, I have warned the above leftists again and again and again about this. Ignored.
I've also contacted (as have others) Novara media leftists in the UK about the various iterations of porn bans - which are even more deeply linked to TERFism in the UK than the US. Ignored.
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You may think @CHAPOTRAPHOUSE is some jokey leftist bro show, but at least they gave airtime to sex workers when they were most in need, after SESTA/FOSTA passed. Would that I could say the same for most other large leftist platforms. https://soundcloud.com/chapo-trap-house/bonus-sex-now-that-we-have-your-attention-work
You may think @CHAPOTRAPHOUSE is some jokey leftist bro show, but at least they gave airtime to sex workers when they were most in need, after SESTA/FOSTA passed. Would that I could say the same for most other large leftist platforms. https://soundcloud.com/chapo-trap-house/bonus-sex-now-that-we-have-your-attention-work
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As a result, more and more sex workers find themselves allied with libertarian outlets. Not because they are pro "free market," but because no one else seems to be willing to do as much work defending sex workers against these life-threatening religious-political attacks.
As a result, more and more sex workers find themselves allied with libertarian outlets. Not because they are pro "free market," but because no one else seems to be willing to do as much work defending sex workers against these life-threatening religious-political attacks.
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Please, STEP UP.
Pornhub is a shitty business, it's true -but it is vital to see way it is woven into these struggles for sex workers.
The suppression, oppression, brutalization, and cruelty against sex workers - and as a result, LGBT ppl, women, and all workers - is deepening.
Please, STEP UP.
Pornhub is a shitty business, it's true -but it is vital to see way it is woven into these struggles for sex workers.
The suppression, oppression, brutalization, and cruelty against sex workers - and as a result, LGBT ppl, women, and all workers - is deepening.
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And if you are a sex worker who has excluded porn performers from your activism - and let's face it, we have seen this time and again because it does not fit neat narratives - STOP. Porn performers face unique challenges that the entire movement can benefit from hearing out.
And if you are a sex worker who has excluded porn performers from your activism - and let's face it, we have seen this time and again because it does not fit neat narratives - STOP. Porn performers face unique challenges that the entire movement can benefit from hearing out.
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For a more personal look at how these laws and regulations affect sex workers, as well as why all the arguments against porn are stupid, here's my essay, "What I Want To Know Is Why You Hate Porn Stars" https://www.thestranger.com/seattle/what-i-want-to-know-is-why-you-hate-porn-stars/Content?oid=19094602
For a more personal look at how these laws and regulations affect sex workers, as well as why all the arguments against porn are stupid, here's my essay, "What I Want To Know Is Why You Hate Porn Stars" https://www.thestranger.com/seattle/what-i-want-to-know-is-why-you-hate-porn-stars/Content?oid=19094602
