Last week, March 3rd was International Sex Workers Rights Day–and our Austin, Tx comrades gathered a mighty crew to zine make together at Monkeywrench Books. We gossiped, collaged zine panels, and talked about upcoming projects we’re all working on like Holy Heaux memoirs, Free All Dykes support efforts, Cecilia’s Act, and more! Stay tuned for what the final zine looks like!
Austin, Tx!
- Holy Heaux is a memoir project dreamt up and led by one of our ATX comrades, and will serve as a memory project for sex workers to talk or write about anything they desire. There will be options to share stories, memories and experiences in written form or as oral histories–and all submissions can be anonymous, or under any preferred name. For more details, see the flier below. To submit writing, visit this link.
“Do you have a story to tell? Your voice matters! (NOTICE: this is for SWers ONLY. All information given is protected and private between Holy Heaux and the submitter. The submitter understands that Holy Heaux prioritizes the safety of all SWers over all else and by filling out this form, the submitter also understands they are providing personal information that will be published ONLY with their consent.)”
New York!
- Decrim NY took the fight to the NYS Capitol on March 4th for their latest Advocacy Day, pushing for Cecilia’s Act for Rights in the Sex Trades. What is Cecilia’s Act?#CeciliasAct is a landmark bill that would decriminalize s*x work in NY, ensuring safety, dignity, and legal protections for sex workers. Right now, criminalization forces people to operate in the shadows, making them more vulnerable to violence, police harassment, and exploitation. Cecilia’s Act changes that. It allows sex workers to report crimes with less fear, access the resources they need, and work in safer conditions without the threat of arrest.
Chicago, IL!
- Join the Free All Dykes crew for a Letter Writing Event at Nabala Cafe! March 21st from 7 – 9 PM! From the event promo: come correspond with trans and Black comrades who are currently locked up. All prisoners are political and they deserve and need our support! We will have some great vendors: @riverbendwellnessco, @st3viecore,and @watabeadsofficial to support our efforts raising money for Ángel’s re-entry costs in Chile!
- Looking to get involved in the struggle to support sex workers and criminalized survivors in Illinois? Check out DecrimIL!
Have an event by/for sex workers in Austin, New York or Chicago and want it amplified? Let us know! We’re always down to build radical community with other lefty workers!