Canaries in the Coal Mine: Sex Workers are Fighting Censorship
We’re collaborating with our friends at New Moon Network for a compelling roundtable discussion about the critical intersection of sex work and censorship. We will examine how sex workers are often the "canaries in the coal mine" when it comes…
Woodhull Condemns Seattle City Council’s Passage of Disastrous Anti-Sex Work Policies
On September 17, 2024, the Seattle City Council passed CB 120835 (SODA) and CB 120836 (SOAP) in an 8-1 vote. The former will create "Stay Out of Drug Area” zones in five neighborhoods throughout the city, while the latter will…
Woodhull Calls for Federal Protections of Adult Industry Workers Following University of Wisconsin’s Disturbing Treatment of University Chancellor Dr. Joseph Gow
Woodhull has been closely following the case of University Chancellor Dr. Joseph Gow, who was set to become a tenured professor in the Communication Studies Department at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL). Since December 2023, his position has been…
Woodhull Opposes Seattle City Council’s Attempted Reinstatement of Regressive Anti-Sex Work Policies
On September 10, 2024, Seattle City Council's Public Safety Committee voted 5-0 to advance two bills targeting people who use drugs and engage in sex work. The bills rely on a tried and failed policy approach known as “prostitution and…
Banning Pornography Will Not Stop the Distribution of Nonconsensual Sexual Images
Anti-porn advocates have argued that pornography websites increase the prevalence of nonconsensual intimate images (NCII), including what is referred to as “revenge porn,” from being distributed online. However, there is limited reliable research to suggest general pornography sites increase the…
California’s A.B. 3080 and Threats to Our Rights to Free Speech and Privacy
Unfortunately, a new censorship bill passed the California Assembly in May. The bill, A.B. 3080, includes a requirement for certain websites that display sexual content to verify the ages of their users to ensure they’re adults. In so doing, it…