Since 2019, several states have introduced bills that would decriminalize sex work. Throughout this time, Woodhull Freedom Foundation has championed these efforts by uplifting sex worker-led advocacy and working alongside local organizers to educate state lawmakers. In our advocacy we…
This year, the Trump administration drastically expanded what is known as the “global gag rule.” Across the world, people’s access to fundamental human rights will be imperiled by this decision. The global gag rule, initiated by Ronald Reagan in the…
To the House Committee on the Judiciary, Woodhull Freedom Foundation submits this written testimony in strong support of H8057, which would decriminalize commercial sexual activity. Woodhull Freedom Foundation is an organization dedicated to defending sexual freedom as a fundamental human…
Everyone seems to have a strong opinion about sex work, and those opinions are frequently based on lies about the oldest profession in the world. Fact Checked by Woodhull checked the facts about the most common myths impacting sex worker…
Honorable Jesse Arreguín Chair Senate Public Safety Committee, State of California California State Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 Honorable Kelly Seyarto Vice-Chair Senate Public Safety Committee, State of California California State Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 CC: The Honorable Gavin Newsom Governor,…
The Honorable Carol Hagan McEntee Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, State of Rhode Island Rhode Island State Capitol Providence, RI 02903 The Honorable Jason Knight First Vice Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, State of Rhode Island Rhode Island…
March 18, 2026 RE: Woodhull Opposes AB 2582 “An act to amend Section 647 of the Penal Code, relating to crimes” Dear Chair Schultz, Vice-Chair Alanis, and Members of the California State Assembly Public Safety Committee, My name is Ricci…
Last summer, the Supreme Court’s decision in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton weakened the First Amendment rights of adults, in the name of “protecting children.” Paxton centers on a Texas law that imposes an age-verification requirement on websites that contain…
To: House Committee on Judiciary From: Woodhull Freedom Foundation Date: 2/9/2026 Re: Oppose HB 4157 Chair Kropf, Vice-Chairs Wallen, Chotzen, and members of the committee, My name is Mariah Grant, Woodhull Freedom Foundation Advocacy Consultant. Woodhull Freedom Foundation is a…