After to much time beating around the bush and conversations with some of the most successful legal sex-workers of our era, it’s past time we discuss the decriminilization of sex work. Why is sex legal until it costs money? Why are sex workers adamant that legalization will lead to even greater injustice? What wind is the political wind blowing and please won’t anyone think of the children? Jack Parker joins the show to answer these questions, your questions and more! Catch the episode below and be sure to check back afterwards for some footNOTES!
While Jack hasn’t technically been on the show before…
Should Sex Work Be Decriminalized? Some Activists Say It’s Time by Jasmine Garsd for NPR
Decriminalizing Prostitution by Micah Schwartzbach for Criminal Defense Lawyer
The movement to decriminalize sex work, explained by Anna North for Vox
Why Sex Work Should Be Decriminalized from Human Rights Watch
Is Sex Work Decriminalization The Answer? What The Research Tells Us from ACLU