The recent observance of the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers highlighted the collective grief and solidarity among sex workers worldwide. Participants commemorated those lost to violence, emphasizing the systemic injustices they face, often exacerbated by the state. The event served as both a mourning and a recommitment to advocacy for a more accepting and protective environment for sex workers. Local gatherings facilitated connection and solidarity, and further events are planned to continue support and engagement within the community.
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IDEVASW 2025
December 17th marks the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers, a time to honor those lost and advocate for decriminalization. Events in Chicago and Austin will include gatherings to read names of victims, share grief, and foster community support. It’s a call to raise awareness and fight against the violence faced by sex workers.
Fall & Winter Bulletin
The content expresses solidarity and support among comrades while highlighting recent activities and events organized by the group. They are fundraising for their comrade Cam and emphasize the importance of survivor defense campaigns in abolitionist feminist organizing through Alisha’s experiences. Various comrades attended key events focused on community empowerment, including participatory fairs for artists with mental health challenges and national conferences discussing activism and identity. Upcoming events include author talks and protest vigils in different cities. The text underscores the necessity of collectively navigating struggles and urges support for their initiatives and camaraderie.
August News from your Friendly Neighborhood Sex Workers
The post reflects on a busy summer for the crew in various cities, highlighting fundraising efforts for affected sex workers, the search for missing comrade Nona, and community gatherings. Future projects include establishing a Chicago Whores Caucus and support for sex-working parents. The importance of community connection and addressing stress is emphasized throughout.
Summer Reflections & Asks
This summer, we launched a relief fund for sex workers affected by Texas floods and participated in zine fests in Chicago, distributing vital supplies. We’re urgently searching for our missing comrade, Nona. New projects include support for sex worker parents and the formation of a Chicago Whores Caucus to enhance solidarity and organizing efforts.
Texas Comrades, We’re With You
In response to devastating floods in Texas, a relief fund for affected sex workers has been established, with applications open from July 7 to July 11. The call for assistance emphasizes community solidarity and critiques government neglect. Various local organizations are coordinating supply drop-offs and donation drives to aid those impacted.
All Things Chicago
In 2015, a Chicago collective emerged from discontent with existing Leftist and sex worker spaces, seeking deeper engagement. Ten years on, they acknowledge systemic issues leading to dissolution of similar groups but remain committed to radical change. They encourage grassroots organizing, forming trust-based connections, and fostering community support through projects like zines and solidarity exchanges. Collaborative efforts include linking experienced organizers and conducting necessary research on local laws affecting sex workers. The group calls for volunteers and continues advocating for decriminalization.
Whores’ Day & Summer Horizons
Yesterday marked the 50th anniversary of the Church of St. Nizier occupation in Lyon, where marginalized sex workers demanded justice and safety. Initiating International Whores’ Day, the event influenced public narratives and reduced violence. Celebrations in Chicago and Austin emphasize community support and mutual aid, while NYC advocates for decriminalization laws to protect sex workers.
Whores Day 2025 & More!
The post emphasizes the importance of community and organization for survival during challenging times, particularly for marginalized groups like sex workers. It highlights various initiatives supporting political prisoners, storytelling projects, a new boutique for sex workers, and upcoming community events focused on mutual aid and empowerment.
Happy May Day!
The post shares Spring updates with a focus on supporting sex workers amid ongoing challenges. It highlights events in Austin, Chicago, and NYC, including the availability of a collaborative zine and fundraising efforts. The community emphasizes solidarity and invites donations to support mutual aid initiatives.
Trans Day of Visibility & Comrade Projects
Join Gender Unbound’s annual Trans Day of Visibility Community Picnic and Artist Market in Austin, TX on Saturday, March 29th! Enjoy music, amazing vendors, and grab a limited free copy of their debut publication, The Pink Pages. Also, support Karina Hagelin’s Kickstarter for the Survivor Affirmation Deck, a vibrant collection of affirmation cards for healing survivors. Engage in collaborative learning around non-police crisis response with Just Practice and check out new zines addressing important issues.
Remembering & Uplifting Beloved LaJuana Lampkins: Her Life, Art, and Struggle
LaJuana Lampkins, a beloved Chicago artist and activist, passed away on February 26, 2025. Known for her fierce friendship, art, and advocacy against police brutality, she touched many lives. Her son, Sir Gerald, seeks support for her memorial service while honoring her legacy of creativity, love, and justice.
Spring Updates!
On March 3rd, Austin activists celebrated International Sex Workers Rights Day by creating zines at Monkeywrench Books, discussing projects like Holy Heaux memoirs and Cecilia’s Act. Meanwhile, Decrim NY advocated for Cecilia’s Act at the NYS Capitol to decriminalize sex work, while Chicago’s Free All Dykes organized a letter writing event for incarcerated comrades.
#FreeAllDykes Updates
The global climate is increasingly dire, with Medicaid under siege and threats impacting marginalized communities. Two activists, René and Ángel, are facing severe challenges after the 2020 uprising. René seeks community support as they navigate financial distress post-incarceration, while Ángel, an undocumented immigrant, faces imminent deportation and concerns for her safety in prison. Solidarity and support are vital.
Reflecting on IDEVASW & How we skill up for what’s ahead
In recent weeks, the community gathered to mourn and rage against systemic violence on December 17th, honoring those lost due to oppression faced daily by sex workers. Despite grief, there is a strong sense of love and commitment to continue fighting for the living. Plans for skill-building and mutual aid emphasize ongoing support and activism.
Locked up for the holidays…
Ángel has been placed in solitary confinement before the holidays, but she appreciates the support from friends and comrades. She expressed gratitude for letters, books, and emotional support, emphasizing the importance of love during her struggle. The community is encouraged to continue supporting her by sending letters and sharing resources.
Save the date: December 21st is the next Dante’s Originals
🦋Disfruta poemas de hierbas compartidos en español de poetas locales. 🤎Descansa en asientos suaves por orden de llegada. 🍵Compre café, té y dulces frescos de alta calidad (opciones infundidas y no infundidas disponibles). 🦋Enjoy poems on herbal healing shared in Spanish by local poets. 🤎Soft seating first come first served. 🍵Purchase tea, coffee and delicaciesContinue reading “Save the date: December 21st is the next Dante’s Originals”
Decrim IL has publicly launched!
Decrim IL has launched its strategy for state-wide decriminalization of sex work, aiming for full federal decriminalization. Founding members reflect on their journey, including the tribute to Dani, pivotal in coalition building. Recent updates were shared at a town hall led by Alisha and Red. View the recording, subscribe to their YouTube channel, and access additional resources and fundraising opportunities online.
December 17th: International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
The International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers, first observed in 2003, memorializes victims of violence, particularly those touched by the actions of Gary Ridgway. This day promotes global awareness against violence toward sex workers. Events, including a Protest Vigil in Austin, Texas, aim to honor victims. Resources and advocacy continue to highlight necessary reforms for safety and justice.
San Antonio en la lucha!
The Texas crew participated in their first San Antonio Zine Fest, engaging with the community and promoting queer and BIPOC media. They shared free resources, connected with various activist groups, and bonded with fellow zinesters. Future events include initiatives in Chicago, focusing on the rights and safety of marginalized communities. The team’s experience highlighted the importance of collaboration and networking among radicals.
Heart Eyes for Houston!
On November 16th, we participated in Zine Fest Houston, celebrating the vibrant DIY community and connecting with comrades from various cities. We exceeded our fundraising goal and launched our new zine addressing whorephobia. We distributed harm reduction materials and engaged in discussions on crucial topics like abortion access. While our collective isn’t recruiting, we encourage community involvement through reading groups, harm reduction work, and supporting marginalized workers. Join us at upcoming events in San Antonio and Chicago.
Lone Star Zine Fest Recap & Where to support us next!
The weekend of October 19th and 20th featured a vibrant zine gathering, where many friends and new connections were made. The collective zine “Free All Dykes” raised funds for a comrade’s urgent needs. While their fundraising goal wasn’t fully met, appreciation was expressed to supporters. Upcoming events include Zine Fest Houston on November 16th and ongoing campaigns supporting various causes in NYC and Chicago.
Where can you find us next? Lone Star Zine Fest!
Join us on October 19th & 20th at the Blue Genie Art Bazaar for the 8th Annual Lone Star Zine Fest from 12PM – 6PM at TABLE 81. Explore zines and resources, and support our new benefit zine “Free All Dykes,” aiding comrade Rene and her co-defendants. Enjoy over 100 exhibitors and engage with the zine community!
CZF & Midwest Perzine Fest Recap!
The team participated in the 2024 Chicago Zine Fest, connecting with organizers and engaging attendees on important topics like decriminalization and disaster preparedness. They provided mini training sessions on naloxone and drug testing while distributing essential supplies. Although fundraising goals for mutual aid support weren’t met, they expressed gratitude for donations and zine sales that sustain their work with the incarcerated community. They encouraged support through their donation page and promoted the upcoming Midwest Queer & Trans Zine Fest in Minneapolis.
New York Queer Zine Fair Recap!
The 10th NYQZF was successfully held in the West Village on September 21st, organized by Paul Moreno and Kel Karpinski. Attendees engaged in zine creation, learned about supporting incarcerated queer and trans sex workers, and participated in workshops. Despite not meeting fundraising goals, the community spirit was strong, highlighted by the debut of the Support Ho(s)e YEAR EIGHT zine, marking nearly a decade of organizing.
Sex Worker Pride 2024!
In celebration of Sex Worker Pride, our comrade donated yearbook zines, International Whores Day zine, and Society for the Promotion of Vice’s zine to the Sherwood Forest Zine Library in Austin. These zines are now available for borrowing, offering insight into our organizing work and ongoing campaigns. Join the library to explore our donated zines!
Restitution Fundraiser & Birthday Wishes for Ángel!
Rene and Cody are seeking employment after being freed but are burdened with restitution fees. They seek donations through a GoFundMe page. Rene, a journalist and activist, faces financial struggles and the threat of re-imprisonment due to restitution payments. Their partner, Ángel, is in prison and facing deportation. Despite these challenges, they remain committed to activism. Support for co-defendant MJ can be extended through CashApp donations to $JohnLungaho.
Happy Freedom Day, Rene!
Rene is grateful for the support and donations received, and is on the way to a halfway house. She emphasizes the importance of supporting her co-defendants. She advocates for the release of all political prisoners. Updates from Rene to follow.
Rene Records #12
Rene, a queer Korean journalist, sex worker, and political prisoner, is currently incarcerated in a federal prison in Alabama. She is fundraising for her commissary and to support a reading group for political prisoners. A close friend, Grandma Peggy, who has leukemia, needs surgery. Despite not being religious, Rene is praying for her and asking others to do the same.
Rene Records #11
Rene, a currently incarcerated political prisoner in Alabama, shares insights into the vibrant but resourceful LGBTQ+ culture within women’s prisons. The lack of traditional means of self-expression prompts creative methods of flaunting identities. Rene also sheds light on the stark differences between LGBTQ+ dynamics in men’s versus women’s prisons. LGBTQ+ art and identity are prevalent despite the limitations.
Rene Records #10
Rene, a political prisoner at Alabama’s federal prison, is seeking support for a commissary fundraiser. She shares alarming accounts of medical neglect and mistreatment within the prison, highlighting the death of Hazel McGary and the fear prisoners face in seeking medical help. Rene advocates for harm reduction and basic human rights in prison healthcare.
Rene Records #9
Rene, a political prisoner in Alabama, shares concerns about a potential COVID outbreak at the nearby FCI and the risk of transmission to her minimum-security prison camp due to shared staff. She questions the lack of precautions, suspecting political influences on the officers’ behavior. Fundraising details are also provided.
Rene Records #8
Rene, an incarcerated political prisoner at an Alabama federal prison, seeks support for her commissary fundraiser and reading group. The book club, based at Aliceville Prison Camp, recently discussed “Two or Three Things I Know for Sure” and plans to read “Bastard Out of Carolina” and “Corrections in Ink.” Rene, a queer Korean journalist and sex worker, can be supported through various platforms.
Rene Records #7
Rene, an incarcerated journalist and political prisoner, shares her perspective on the dehumanizing nature of prison labels and her longing for freedom. She dreams of diverse experiences, from activism to love and motherhood, emphasizing the humanity within prisons. Her desire for messy, imperfect freedom reflects the multifaceted nature of those behind bars.
Rene Records #6
This is a guest blog post by Rene, an incarcerated political prisoner in Alabama, sharing her experience in prison. She details the physical and emotional toll, as well as the resilience and resourcefulness of women in prison. She emphasizes their strength and the support needed for her and fellow political prisoners.
Rene Records #5
Rene, a political prisoner, reflects on her time in federal prison, describing the intense challenges and the flawed systems within the facility. Despite an impending release to a halfway house, she remains wary of ongoing probation and societal stigma as a felon. She sheds light on the institutional shortcomings that perpetuate oppression and inequality, emphasizing the need for systemic change.
Rene Records #4
Rene, a queer Korean journalist, sex worker, and political prisoner currently incarcerated in a federal prison in Alabama, is seeking support for her commissary fundraiser. You can also back her writing and support her co-defendants. She has contributed to publications such as Autostraddle, Truthout, and ThoughtCatalog.
Rene Records #3
Rene, a queer Korean journalist and political prisoner in Alabama, organizes a book club and fundraising efforts to support her reading group and fellow prisoners. Despite minimal support from staff, the club is a source of fulfillment and support for Rene and her friends. They are currently reading books by authors such as Dorothy Allison, Celeste Ng, and Octavia Butler.
Rene Records #2
Rene, an incarcerated political prisoner, shares her experiences from federal prison where she encounters fellow inmates with unjustly long sentences and discriminatory treatment. She emphasizes the need for complete decriminalization of drugs and sex work, while advocating for a world free from exploitation and oppression. Rene’s powerful narrative challenges misconceptions and calls for abolition of capitalism and oppressive systems.
Debuting “Rene Records”!
“Rene Records” is a series sharing writings & updates from Rene, incarcerated journalist and activist. She details creative solutions in prison, such as makeshift workout equipment and household items. Rene’s reading group explores powerful works like ‘We Do This ‘Til We Free Us’ and plans to read nonfiction next. Support Rene’s journalism and comrades.
Reflecting on Alisha’s ‘Freedom Day’ Anniversary!
Last Monday, July 8th, we celebrated the anniversary of Alisha coming home and leaving that hellscape of a place, IDOC, behind. Three years ago, our friend danced back into our arms, free from prison. So much has happened since then: growth, change, joy and grief. And yet, every year she’s been home, we celebrate withContinue reading “Reflecting on Alisha’s ‘Freedom Day’ Anniversary!”
SxHx Tabling @ ZineMercado(s)!
🖤👀Tabling alert Chicago!!!❤️🔥‼️ We’ll be tabling down in Pilsen for PRINTED PAPER with besties Zine Mercado, Flatlands Press, Midwest Perzine Fest y más! Come through! Saturday, June 29th from Noon – 6PM at Definitive Selection! Two tabling events in one weekend?! What are we, in our 20s again or something?! 😮💨Want zines❓We got You❗️ZineMercado PopUp with ZinesterContinue reading “SxHx Tabling @ ZineMercado(s)!”
Memorial for Xitlalli
¡Xitlalli, presente! We learned on June 3rd about beloved Xitlalli’s passing. Rest in power and love, dear one. May your memory be a blessing and a revolution. We’re sending strength and care to everyone who knew and loved you. ¡Xitlalli, forever! We encourage you to read/view this gorgeous photo interview in PAPER Magazine featuring her,Continue reading “Memorial for Xitlalli”
Poetry Reading, Tonight!
TODAY! June 17th! Join our comrade 🦋Donna|Dante🦋 as they read their poetry at a book launch for GIRL WORK hosted by Pilsen Community Books, at 7pm! Come through!
IWD Community Altar Build Reflections
Yesterday, June 2nd, we organized a community altar build and picnic in Chicago’s Palmer Square Park for International Whores Day. Check out this archived post from Survivors Against SESTA, this video from Alianza Mexicana de Trabajadoras Sexuales (in Spanish), or read the IWD NYC 2020 zine to learn more about the whorestory and legacy ofContinue reading “IWD Community Altar Build Reflections”
Chicago IWD Community Altar Build!
Join us on June 2nd, International Whores Day, from 2-4PM, for a community altar build in Palmer Square Park (look for the red umbrellas). Share stories, (re)connect with folx, stretch out in the sun under the trees together. Bring blankets to sit/share space on, and beloved objects, flowers, candles, photos, letters, and anything else you’dContinue reading “Chicago IWD Community Altar Build!”
Do not miss “Dante’s Originals!”
Mark your calendars!! Our comrade Dante|Donna has something in store for you!! Dante’s Originals is a poetry series featuring local artists sharing original work. This is the dream venture of curator, host and event planner Dante Donna Marie Gary Marcus. On May 31 from 6pm – 8pm, participants can access the event for a $15Continue reading “Do not miss “Dante’s Originals!””
ComstockCon Recap!
ComstockCon brought together organizers, historians, attorneys, journalists, artists, writers, and others to trace the connections between the political context in which the Comstock Act was passed and how it constrains our present. Held at Harvard Law (located on the traditional and ancestral land of the Massachusett peoples) on May 14th, ComstockCon was a convening inspired byContinue reading “ComstockCon Recap!”
Support Sex Working Parents this Mother’s Day!
We know all of y’all are supporting and giving to so many vital causes right now, thank you for taking the time to read about one of our latest efforts. The Support Ho(s)e Collective is launching a t-shirt fundraiser via Bonfire, which will run from today through May 31st (initially), to raise funds for currently and formerlyContinue reading “Support Sex Working Parents this Mother’s Day!”
PSA Symposium Reflections!
Feeling so much gratitude for everyone who came out to our talk “Learning Survivor Support from Sex Workers”, which took place during the Phoenix Survivors Alliance Symposium at the University of Chicago, today, April 20th! Red gave an overview of the history of our collective organizing, and Alisha (via video) and Red shared reflections onContinue reading “PSA Symposium Reflections!”
Chicago! Join us at the 2024 Sexual Violence Advocacy Symposium!
We’re excited to be joining the Phoenix Survivors Alliance on Saturday, April 20th, from 12-1:30pm, on the University of Chicago campus (a site of imperialist, colonial, racist, sexist violence historically) to talk about the profound connections between supporting survivors of gender-based and sexual violence and the movement to decriminalize the sex trades, and all survival.Continue reading “Chicago! Join us at the 2024 Sexual Violence Advocacy Symposium!”
Letter Writing for Rene!
We held a Letter Writing event for Comrade Rene at Bluestockings Cooperative on Sunday, April 7th to send her much needed snail mail since her e-communications and commissary have been shut off for a month in retaliation for her raising concerns about the conditions inside the Aliceville Satellite Camp (federal penitentiary). We want to expressContinue reading “Letter Writing for Rene!”
NY Feminist Zine Fest Recap!
This first New York Feminist Zine Fest in FIVE YEARS was held on April 6th, at Barnard College. It was so surreal to be back in that same (extremely sweaty and glorious) room with so many of the zinesters we last saw in 2019, before the world changed (again). Our collective and organizers were inContinue reading “NY Feminist Zine Fest Recap!”
Eight Years?!
Today our collective is celebrating 8 YEARS of shared organizing, survival, care work and friendship! We’re so grateful for all our comrades and co-strugglers who we’ve learned from and grown alongside all these years (and beyond)! Thank y’all for being in community with us. We’re celebrating all we’ve held down together and with the loveContinue reading “Eight Years?!”
Picnic with us at Gender Unbound!
Join us next weekend, Sunday, March 31st from 1-5PM to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility with Gender Unbound! We’ll be tabling with our zines and we’ll have cascarones (confetti eggs) to benefit our incarcerated loved ones! Crack a cascarón on our comrades (or your pals) for a good cause! 7910 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754Continue reading “Picnic with us at Gender Unbound!”
Celebrate International Sex Worker Rights Day!
Today, March 3rd, is International Sex Workers Rights Day! Please celebrate today by joining us in raising awareness and funds for Bluestockings Cooperative –one of our beloved political homes! https://www.bonfire.com/protectbstox The worker-owners, comrades, patrons, and those reliant on Bluestockings Cooperative’s free store, have faced increasing threats of violence from so-called “neighbors” who are unhappy thatContinue reading “Celebrate International Sex Worker Rights Day!”
Cecilia Forever!
The flowers we sponsored to honor our beloved whore mother and teacher Cecilia, are finally with our comrades at Bluestockings Cooperative–please go see, smell, visit the flowers, bring your grief and love, hold space for each other and reignite your commitment to fight. This was after much distressing back and forth with the florist, whoContinue reading “Cecilia Forever!”
¡Cecilia Gentili presente!
❤️🔥💔 We are so blessed to have organized alongside, learned from your fierce love and teaching, and shared space with you. Cecilia, we will continue to fight in your name and memory. We love you, mil gracias for everything.
Commissary Fundraiser!
Please join us in uplifting a sex working comrade who’s being targeted by the state for her political activism. Rene is facing federal time, and we want to make sure she has ample commissary funds for essentials while inside. Rene is a beloved community member and now a political prisoner–please hold her in your hearts,Continue reading “Commissary Fundraiser!”
Welcome tiny-comrade, K💕!
Urgent Ask & Announcement Early this morning, Alisha gave birth to a tiny new comrade, K💕, and both are now resting and recovering after a difficult birth experience (see full thread below the methods of giving)!! If you can, please send some love to them!Venmo @ SxHxCollectiveCashApp $ SxHxAl (Rose) Something we all feared mightContinue reading “Welcome tiny-comrade, K💕!”
IDEVASW 2023
Today, December 17th, marks the 20th annual International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. We’re spending the day with chosen fam in our respective cities, reflecting on so many years of mourning and resistance, remembering our loved ones and refocusing for the fights ahead. Love to our comrades and rage to our enemies. [ImageContinue reading “IDEVASW 2023”
Now & Always Free Palestine!
Our comrades have been taking to the streets in solidarity in Chicago, NYC and Austin, TX! We’ve been in this struggle and we will never be silent on Palestinian liberation! Join us in shouting/signing SEX WORKERS FOR A FREE PALESTINE! 🍉🖤❤️🇵🇸
SxHx invited to co-sign this organizer’s solidarity statement with Palestine
Read the full statement here. (No, we do not f*ck with the majority of the editorial board of the magazine, but we were invited by a trusted comrade to sign this powerful statement, and we’re with Gaza and the Palestinian resistance 1000%.)
Tabling at the first annual Midwest Queer & Trans Zine Fest!
October 21st at Open Book Minneapolis! Reflections from Red: Day One of Midwest Queer & Trans Zine Fest is in the bag!! What a day! So many amazing zinesters, and so many wonderful supporters—it was a busy, bustling, beautiful time! Getting to see beloved comrades and meet new pals did my heart so good. MuchContinue reading “Tabling at the first annual Midwest Queer & Trans Zine Fest!”
New York Queer Zine Fair Recap!
What an absolute whirlwind of a day! The New York Queer Zine Fair (October 7th, at The Center) was such a blissed out blur! Much love and appreciation to all the amazing zinesters we got to meet and chat with and snag zines from! Many thanks to the organizers and especially Kel for being soContinue reading “New York Queer Zine Fair Recap!”
Our Second Year at LSZF!
The 7th annual Lone Star Zine Fest was such a blast! Got to see some beautiful and powerful familiar faces and meet new zine pals. Everyone was so damn nice and supportive! We got to talk decrim and abolition with dozens of people and not one garbage thing was said to me!!! That’s literally neverContinue reading “Our Second Year at LSZF!”
National Overdose Prevention Day!
On August 31st some of our comrades participated in harm reduction focused actions / gatherings in their respective cities in solidarity with drug-using community members and their families to grieve those we’ve lost, to organize, and to offer support in making harm reduction kits for distribution. Sex working and drug using communities have taught usContinue reading “National Overdose Prevention Day!”
Marking the day we first met Alisha!
🎉Yesterday we celebrated an anniversary! 🎉 August 12th of this year marked 7 years since Support Ho(s)e first met in-person with Alisha (which took place in Hell aka Logan Correctional) —and it also marks the day she formally joined the collective! Now, 7 years on, we get to celebrate and visit in person whenever weContinue reading “Marking the day we first met Alisha!”
Zine Nights are world building ✨
Our collective got together again last night for another zine making, meal sharing occasion—we also spent most of the evening reflecting on the past year’s organizing, survival and creative efforts. Making time and space for ourselves, together, is always so replenishing!
Combabes Beach Day!
Making time for rest and sunshine! Our SxHx Combabes Beach Day was such a lovely chance to connect, slow down and enjoy each other’s company. So grateful for comradeship and care!
Alisha’s Freedom Day Anniversary!
Celebrating this beloved comrade today (and truly every day)! Happy SECOND Freedom Day anniversary, Alisha! TWO YEARS!!!! We give thanks every damn day that you’re home! Here’s to you, here’s to chosen fam, and here’s to a future without prisons! 💖🎉
Summertime Zine Nights!
Zine nights with the comrades 🥲💖 Our “Year Seven” zine is in the works! Making time to reflect, share and assess our work together over zine making, shit talking and food is essential to our collective process. Get you a crew that is fierce and joyful too. 🌈☂️
Zine Pavilion Reflections!
Day One! The first night of Zine Pavilion in the bag, and no scary shit! In fact, mostly excellent shit! What a lovely opening night— several librarians from around the US bought our zines to add to their library’s holdings and said such supportive/kind things about our work, and told us they were so excitedContinue reading “Zine Pavilion Reflections!”
SxHx @ Zine Pavilion 2023!
See everyone at the American Library Association’s Annual Conference, the biggest library event of the year, for Zine Pavilion! We’ll be tabling Friday evening and ALL day Saturday (June 23rd & June 24th) We’re so grateful to our extended community for helping us get an org safety plan together to make this feel doable after experiencingContinue reading “SxHx @ Zine Pavilion 2023!”
Art Making Party!
Some of our beloveds at the Love & Protect art making party yesterday 💜🌿
SxHx International Whores Day Picnic 2023
Hearts overflowing from our SxHx combabes and extended fam #InternationalWhoresDay picnic yesterday! Love and gratitude for rest, sharing food, memories, and catching up on sunshine time together! 🌿🖤
International Whores Day 2023
Happy #InternationalWhoresDay from Chicago, and the Haymarket Memorial! Sex working, trading, and hustling people have always been comrades in revolutionary struggle! Celebrate with us, and join in the fight for a better world! See our #IWD2023 threads on Twitter for resources, other radical comrades to follow and support, art, zines and more!
Chicago Zine Fest 2023 Recap!
Chicago Zine Fest 2023 was a (mostly*) magical time! Many thanks to all those who stopped by our table on Saturday (5/20/23) to talk, ask questions, voice support and solidarity! Big love to all those who supported our organizing and mutual aid efforts by buying our zines!! Our core crew was able to all gather,Continue reading “Chicago Zine Fest 2023 Recap!”
Today, we’re turning 7 years old as a collective!!!
We’re taking time to reflect on the last seven years and invite you to support our work by sharing our online resources, celebrating the launch of our latest toolkit collaboration with Survived & Punished (https://sxhxcollective.org/…/SP-Sex-Work-toolkit-single…) and purchasing copies of our benefit zines + buttons! Here: https://sxhxcollective.org/store/ or from Quimby’s Bookstore(Chicago) or Bluestockings Cooperative (NYC) InContinue reading “Today, we’re turning 7 years old as a collective!!!”
“Formerly Incarcerated Worker Support Program” Intentions, Action & Reflections
A collaboration between Hacking//Hustling and the Support Ho(s)e Collective by Red Schulte What follows is a personal reflection and account of a program to support a friend and loved one coming home from prison better navigate technology and outside-change. This will also serve as an introduction to the “container” of our collective work. We startedContinue reading ““Formerly Incarcerated Worker Support Program” Intentions, Action & Reflections “
Equitable Care Certification, launches!
Amplifying a new project one of our comrades, Alisha, is involved with!! The Equitable Care Certification (ECC) is created by sex workers, sex work-affirming therapists and sex working therapists; it is composed of the Equitable Care Coalition & the Curriculum Committee. The Equitable Care Coalition broadly supports the creation of the certification through outreach, marketingContinue reading “Equitable Care Certification, launches!”
Remembering Bear Bear ❤️
Remembering a dear friend of Alisha’s and a true comrade during what is/was her birth week. Sweet Bear, you are greatly missed. Rest in peace and power, Lauren “Bear” Stumblingbear. We will continue to speak your name, and organize in your honor.
Lone Star Zine Fest roundup!
From Sunday’s (12/4/22) rainy but lovely tabling under the big top of Lone Star Zine Fest — seven hours of non-stop zine swapping, slinging and talking about decrim, abolition and collective zine making. On the whole, a really welcoming experience!! There were a few YIKES moments…but thankfully they didn’t linger. Was also so thrilled withContinue reading “Lone Star Zine Fest roundup!”
Our “Year 6” yearbook zine is assembled, and out in the world!
As of December 1st, our Support Ho(s)e Year 6 zine, lives! Full of love and gratitude for friendship, boundaries, shared struggle and uncompromising gift-giving, and gentleness to ourselves. We debuted this latest zine at the Lonestar Zine Fest in Austin, TX this past weekend (12/4/22) and we endeavor to have some listed on our websiteContinue reading “Our “Year 6” yearbook zine is assembled, and out in the world!”
“Supporting Sex Workers & Survivors: Lessons for Defense Campaigns” Virtual Toolkit Launch!
Join us and our comrades Survived and Punished for a virtual toolkit launch of our latest collaboration: “Supporting Sex Workers & Survivors: Lessons for Defense Campaigns” on Dec. 8th @ 6PM ET. Closed Captioning is available via Zoom. Stream the webinar here: http://bit.ly/SWToolkit Our comrades Red and LiLi will be joined by Alisa Bierria ofContinue reading ““Supporting Sex Workers & Survivors: Lessons for Defense Campaigns” Virtual Toolkit Launch!”
Find our zines at the Lone Star Zine Fest this year!
The 6th annual Lone Star Zine Fest is happening on Sunday, December 4th, 2022, at The Far Out Lounge in Austin, TX and some of our comrades will be there tabling! We’ll have copies of our classic distro titles and hopefully (if we can get everything finalized) copies of our latest zine, Year 6!! AContinue reading “Find our zines at the Lone Star Zine Fest this year!”
Upcoming “Interrupting Criminalization” event!
Mark your calendars! On Nov. 30 at 4-6 PM ET join Interrupting Criminalization for their latest online #NoMorePolice event, featuring editors/contributors to Abolition Feminisms—including our comrade, Alisha! They’ll be discussing the criminalization of survivors and how survivors are leading abolitionist movements. Register here.
Rest easy, movement whoremother Carol Leigh
We barely have the words right now. We just learned that our comrade, movement elder, and teacher, Carol Leigh, passed away yesterday (November 16th, 2022). Beloved, Scarlot Harlot, we are so grateful. Thank you for being such a kind and encouraging force. Thank you for your savvy analysis and commitment to struggle. Thank you forContinue reading “Rest easy, movement whoremother Carol Leigh”
“Cultural Resistance to SESTA/FOSTA: Reflecting on Community Curation” – via Kernel Magazine
From one of our comrade’s latest published pieces, “Arts-based and cultural elements of organizing are often seen as superfluous, but I consider centering the cultural and artistic works of radical sex workers and co-conspirators as a way to imagine our futures collectively and honor past struggle. We change ourselves and the spaces we take upContinue reading ““Cultural Resistance to SESTA/FOSTA: Reflecting on Community Curation” – via Kernel Magazine”
Thanks MWPZF 2022!
Wow! What a whirlwind of a day! Midwest Perzine Fest’s first in-person gathering was such a blast! We completely sold out of all the zines we brought along—thanks so much to the organizers, volunteers, zinesters and attendees for making yesterday so special. We felt such big love from everyone! Missed us tabling yesterday? Remember youContinue reading “Thanks MWPZF 2022!”
Come Say “Hey!” @ Midwest Perzine Fest!
CHICAGO! One of our comrades will be tabling and we’re so looking forward to the Midwest Perzine Fest—this Saturday, Oct 8th at Columbia College’s Conaway Center, 1104 S Wabash Avenue, from 10 am to 4 pm! Been looking to snag more of our zines to support our organizing/political education/storytelling/survival/thriving?! Here’s your chance! More details (includingContinue reading “Come Say “Hey!” @ Midwest Perzine Fest!”
Grateful for USU comrades!
Thank you to everyone who was on and/or helped organize the URBAN SURVIVORS UNION NATIONAL sex worker call tonight. So much understanding, compassion and knowledge. Feeling seen! All our love and appreciation 💓
#FreeThemAll Seed Quilt: Community Healing and Art Making
So much love and appreciation for Love & Protect, Prison+Neighborhood Arts Project, Rogers Park Seed Library, and Stitch x Stitch Con for yesterday’s (Wednesday, July 13th) beautiful gathering. Hearing Alisha, Monica and Sandra’s poetry recharged our hearts. It was so powerful to participate in building a communal art piece to be installed outside of LoganContinue reading “#FreeThemAll Seed Quilt: Community Healing and Art Making”
Celebrating Alisha’s Freedom Day, one year on!
Today we celebrate ONE YEAR of our friend, comrade, sibling, and organizer Alisha being home!! As Red put it, “My friend has been home for a year. It’s been wild, full of learning, love, and boundaries (!), care, and messiness and most days I still wake up and check my phone to make sure IContinue reading “Celebrating Alisha’s Freedom Day, one year on!”
New Stable Link for our SW Syllabus!
We’ve created a more web stable link to our Sex Work Syllabus document. We continue to hope this archive of our internal political education reading group materials (from 2015 – 2018) is useful for your self-guided or group organized learning/discussing/making! During those first few years of our organizing, we voraciously read, watched, listened to andContinue reading “New Stable Link for our SW Syllabus!”
“From the Frontlines: Understanding Sex Worker-led Movements”
From Chris Giraldo of the Sex Worker Giving Circle, “I’m so thrilled to share that the SWGC and our brilliant comrades and SWGC grantee partner orgs The Kua’ana Project, Support Ho(s)e, and SWOP Los Angeles took over the latest issue of the Quarterly Journal on Responsive Philanthropy, titled “From the Frontlines: Understanding Sex Worker-Led Movements”. I’m so honored to haveContinue reading ““From the Frontlines: Understanding Sex Worker-led Movements””
One of our comrades to present at “Exhibitionism: Sexuality at the Museum” 2021 conference
Saturday, December 11th Reflections from a Movement Art Whorestorian / The Sex Worker Gazes Back 2:45 PM – 4:15 PM EST Talk Description: Reflections from a Movement Art Whorestorian / The Sex Worker Gazes Back will be a presentation space that documents, names and traces sex worker movement organizing, art making, curating, and resistance fromContinue reading “One of our comrades to present at “Exhibitionism: Sexuality at the Museum” 2021 conference”
Funeral & Family Support Funds Needed
Dearest comrades, // CW for mentions of death of a community member below // Alisha’s beloved (step) father passed very unexpectedly. We are writing to ask if y’all could please share and give so that Alisha and her loved ones have the financial support they urgently need. Derrick was a kind, gentle and extremely supportiveContinue reading “Funeral & Family Support Funds Needed”
Art & Healing with Alisha
Tuesday 10/26 6:30-8PM Join The Network + us in making space for healing through art, with community advocate and artist, Alisha Walker. Register here.
Current Status: Media Hiatus
We’re currently on a journalism/media hiatus for all requests–especially with regard to student journalists. Please see a guide we put together years ago, to support media workers in being better accomplices, under the digital publications section of this site. If you’re a student journalist, and REALLY want to get our attention/time/energy, consider offering to letContinue reading “Current Status: Media Hiatus”
Remember & Uplift Comrade Velvet
Please give and share widely to supply this community effort to honor, remember and uplift the life, works and revolutionary praxis of our beloved Comrade Velvet. Donate here. OFFICIAL DATE, TIME, LOCATION: Sunday November 7, 2021 3pm-6pm @ The Leather Archives & Museum
Alisha is FREE!!!
WE HAVE OUR BABE! She’s out, we’re hugging on this side of the wall for the first time! She’s out! She’s free from that prison!!! Scream with us: WELCOME HOME ALISHA, FREE THEM ALL!!!! ❤️🎉😭🎉❤️
Freedom Day Eve
The day is almost here! ❤️😭🎉 Sever of our comrades are currently hurtling toward Lincoln (aka evil cornfield prison land) to stay the night in preparation for picking up our beloved comrade and friend Alisha early in the morning! Please send your love and well wishes as we navigate every emotion under the sun rightContinue reading “Freedom Day Eve”
Let’s welcome Alisha home!
The most recent art fundraiser raffle may be over, but our comrade Dante (they/them) has some words for you to encourage folx to keep sharing and giving to Alisha’s welcome home fund! Please join us in these final pushes to welcome our dear comrade home with an abundance of resources!! http://gofundme.com/support-alisha-walker http://bit.ly/FundLeLe
New article from our comrades Alisha and Red for International Whore’s Day 2021
Something Red and Alisha have been working on for quite some time about the violence of prison technology and the importance of inside/outside communication, is finally debuting today in honor of International Whore’s Day! Please read and share, “Care and Connection as Resistance to State Violence and Surveillance” with your communities! Many thanks to Hacking//HustlingContinue reading “New article from our comrades Alisha and Red for International Whore’s Day 2021”
Virtual poetry workshops that benefit Alisha’s coming home fund!
Our comrade Donna has created MORE beautiful virtual writing spaces to help continue raising funds for Alisha’s post-release and welcome home needs! Check out the latest series of event we’re debuting: tinyurl.com/Poems4Hos and register soon! Spaces will fill up!
Generative Virtual Letter Writing Gathering + Fundraising event
Register here: tinyurl.com/Letters4Hos This letter writing workshop series is conducted to raise post- release funds for a dear friend and comrade Alisha Walker. Learn more about Alisha here: http://bit.ly/AlishaWalker During this generative letter writing workshop you will learn: Things to keep in mind before you begin writing to an incarcerated person.Best practices of letter writingContinue reading “Generative Virtual Letter Writing Gathering + Fundraising event”
Support Ho(s)e Turns 5!
Today, we’re turning 5 years young as a collective!!! We’re taking time to reflect on the last five years and invite you to support our work by donating to Alisha’s post-release fund, celebrating the launch of our latest yearbook zine and purchasing copies of our benefit zines + buttons! https://sxhxcollective.org/store/ In late March ofContinue reading “Support Ho(s)e Turns 5!”
RED CANARY SONG RESPONSE TO SHOOTINGS AT GOLD MASSAGE SPA, YOUNG’S ASIAN MASSAGE & AROMA THERAPY SPA
From the Red Canary Song solidarity + response statement: “Decriminalization of sex work is the only way that sex workers, massage workers, sex trafficking survivors, and anyone criminalized for their survival and/or livelihood will ever be safe.” We’ve signed on in support. Read the full statement here, listen to and act on its demands: ****Continue reading “RED CANARY SONG RESPONSE TO SHOOTINGS AT GOLD MASSAGE SPA, YOUNG’S ASIAN MASSAGE & AROMA THERAPY SPA”
Protect Asian Women, Asian Massage Parlor Workers, Asian Sex Workers
From Red Canary Song: “Eight workers in massage parlors have been killed in Atlanta. This is horrific, and is indicative of the violence that massage workers face daily. We are saddened and angered to learn of this, and we are sending our love to the workers in Atlanta.” Our hearts break and we are filledContinue reading “Protect Asian Women, Asian Massage Parlor Workers, Asian Sex Workers”
March 8th: International Working Women + Femmes Day!
From our dear comrade Caty Simon of Whose Corner Is It Anyway: This International Women’s Day, please donate to the 150 + low-income sex working, drug-using, housing insecure, Boricua, Dominican, Black, Native, and white cis and trans women of Whose Corner and all our organizing and mutual aid on each other’s behalf. Please help WhoseContinue reading “March 8th: International Working Women + Femmes Day!”
WWAV’s “Deep South Decrim Toolkit”
It’s been time for the world to be unapologetic about the survival of sex working people! We rise up with our comrades Women With A Vision, INC. in Louisiana calling on all their community members to utilize their newly released “Deep South Decrim toolkit” to get educated and to push for the decriminalization of ALLContinue reading “WWAV’s “Deep South Decrim Toolkit””
The Sex Worker Giving Circle Fellowship Application is OPEN!
Sharing this latest news from our comrades at Third Wave Fund: The Sex Worker Giving Circle Fellowship application is now live! 2021 Fellows will lead the SWGC in raising money, building community & political power, & making at least $550K in grants to SW-led groups, our biggest year yet. Deadline to apply: 3/14. Spread theContinue reading “The Sex Worker Giving Circle Fellowship Application is OPEN!”
St. Valentine’s Day in San Francisco declared Margo St. James Day & Memorial Save the Date!
San Francisco Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, and the St. James Infirmary, named for its most storied founder Margo St. James, announced that St. Valentine’s Day in San Francisco is now officially, Margo St. James Day. St. James, who founded the prostitutes’ rights organization, COYOTE, (Call Off Your Old Tired Ethics), and later, the St. James Infirmary,Continue reading “St. Valentine’s Day in San Francisco declared Margo St. James Day & Memorial Save the Date!”
Guest Blog Post: Kitty
Kitty is a self-described survivor, mother, daughter, avid reader, animal lover, college student, and advocate for justice who is currently incarcerated at York Correctional Institution in Connecticut. With her supporters outside, Kitty has created a blog where she will regularly speak out about the violence she is surviving at York CI and share her reflectionsContinue reading “Guest Blog Post: Kitty”
“Ending Violence Against Sex Workers Means Abolishing Police and Prisons”
Much of the violence experienced by people doing sex work is at the hands of the carceral state; the sexual and physical violence experienced at the hands of clients, abusive partners and neighborhood vigilantes is a direct result of the state’s permissiveness of all forms of violence toward those stigmatized, marginalized and criminalized in society.Continue reading ““Ending Violence Against Sex Workers Means Abolishing Police and Prisons””
Commemorating International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers with Art + Poetry
December 17th is International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. On this day, and always, we honor the memories and lives of those taken from our community and recommit ourselves to solidarity–to the struggle to decriminalize + destigmatize our work and demand an end to criminalization. This is a day to demand the endContinue reading “Commemorating International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers with Art + Poetry”
We Too: Essays on Sex Work and Survival
Mark your calendars! We’re so excited about this The Feminist Press launch event for “WeToo: Essays on Sex Work and Survival” that was just scheduled with Bluestockings Bookstore, Café, & Activist Center for February 18th, 2021. You can purchase suggested donation tickets here. This virtual launch event will be hosted by the amazing Tina Horn!Continue reading “We Too: Essays on Sex Work and Survival”
Updates from Alisha as of this afternoon, 12/12/20:
Alisha has been moved to Housing Unit 4, the “sick unit.” She’s dealing with bad headaches now but no other change, it’s definitely covid, her test results came back positive. For now, she can still call and email but is unsure about video visits because the GTL kiosk screen on the “sick unit” has beenContinue reading “Updates from Alisha as of this afternoon, 12/12/20:”
Alisha’s covid testing updates
Logan Prison COs are pulling Alisha and others off their unit this morning (12/10/20) for testing. She got a call out to Red and Sherri to let them know. If positive for covid, she likely won’t be able to call for 2 weeks because there’s only one phone on the so-called “quarantine” unit. That “quarantine”Continue reading “Alisha’s covid testing updates”
Keep LeLe in your hearts…
Comrades, our fears are playing out every day, and now this. One of our organizers just had a video visit with Alisha and let us know that Lele is sick with COVID like symptoms and will be tested on Thursday. The delay is apparently due to the prison wanting to wait in order to saveContinue reading “Keep LeLe in your hearts…”
Giving Tuesday!
It’s #GivingTuesday and our dear comrades Uptown People’s Law Center + Lifted Voices have helped us create a new, tax-deductible platform to boost our post-release fund for Alisha! Donate TODAY to show up for a criminalized survivor as we plan for her release. Our goal is to raise $10K for this #GivingTuesday for Alisha’s post-releaseContinue reading “Giving Tuesday!”
Action Reminder!
Logan Prison is on increased lockdown AGAIN because a CO tested positive. Governor JB Pritzker, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton when will our loved ones be released?? Our friends, family and comrades are trapped inside these deadly cages. We see and hear about this injustice. We are watching. Comrades, rise up with us to call, email,Continue reading “Action Reminder!”
Audio Interference + Survived & Punished NY podcast episode featuring Alisha!
Audio Interference 77.5: Archiving Abolition—Alisha Walker Listen to the episode here. Letters from Comrades on the Inside: In this episode, we hear from Alisha Walker, a comrade on the inside whose story is uplifted by Survived and Punished. She shares her experiences as an incarcerated person and her thoughts on justice and access to information.Continue reading “Audio Interference + Survived & Punished NY podcast episode featuring Alisha!”
Updates from LeLe (9/23/20)
Last night Alisha had another video visit cancelled, but she was able to have one earlier in the week with another of our comrades and she was able to get a call out this morning with updates from “Hell” aka Logan Correctional. After almost all of her personal items (clothes, letters, food, photos, bedding, etc)Continue reading “Updates from LeLe (9/23/20)”
“USPS attacks threaten ‘transformative’ prison pen pal programs”
Survived & Punished NY (S&P NY) is the New York chapter of Survived & Punished, a national organization that seeks to end the criminalization of survivors of gender violence. Red, an organizer with both S&P NY and the Support Ho(s)e Collective, helped draft the group’s best practices and guides for letting writing. S&P NY has hosted in-personContinue reading ““USPS attacks threaten ‘transformative’ prison pen pal programs””
Introductions!
For our newer fam visiting our site! We’re a TINY formation of militant sex working people + trusted accomplices who put our energy into building radical ho community via agitating publicly + politically educating + resource + art making efforts! We also coordinate our incarcerated comrade Alisha Walker’s defense campaign #FreeLeLe, and support two ofContinue reading “Introductions!”
Alisha Walker: Survived & Punished
We’d love for y’all to check out this video resource we co-created with Survived & Punished, Mariame Kaba and BCRW about Alisha’s case back in 2017/2018: https://vimeo.com/255412331 This video was conceived by Mariame Kaba and narrated by CeCe McDonald. Directed and produced by Dean Spade and Hope Dector. Audio editing by Lewis Wallace. Artwork andContinue reading “Alisha Walker: Survived & Punished”
Bluestockings Bookstore Fundraiser!
Bluestockings Bookstore, Café, & Activist Center, this beautiful space + its comrades has opened it doors to multiple events supporting our comrade Alisha, letter writing events for incarcerated sex workers, #IWDNYC celebrations and so much more. They truly encourage sex worker-led movement building, and resource us whores constantly! bit.ly/bstoxmove
Update as of Wednesday, August 5th!
Alisha is finally out of quarantine/isolation after her forced relocation/transfer to Logan prison from Decatur prison. She just got a call out to Red and wanted some updates shared! She’s beginning to recover from stomach/digestive issues that were a result of her not having access to safe drinking water or edible food for the pastContinue reading “Update as of Wednesday, August 5th!”
BLACK SEX WORKER LIBERATION MARCH & VIGIL
Amplifying!!! BLACK SEX WORKER LIBERATION MARCH & VIGIL FIRETOMORROW // AUGUST 1st | 5pm // TIMES SQUARE NYC 47th & 2nd Ave Red wear red, turn a look & wear a mask! http://BlackSexWorkerLiberation.com
Visiting Alisha’s Family!
One of our comrades got to visit Alisha’s family this past week and spend time catching up and picking up Alisha’s writings from when she was incarcerated at Cook County. We’ve been organizing alongside LeLe’s family going on almost five years now! We love you Sherri Lynn!
Watch: IWD 2020 Digital Rally recap video!
The International Whores Day NYC recap video is here! Watch and share widely! Video link here: #IWDNYC2020 A recap of the 2020 IWD Digital Rally staged by NYC and Philly sex working organizers. We invited you to protest, celebrate, support, and flood our feeds with messages of love and solidarity with sex workers — youContinue reading “Watch: IWD 2020 Digital Rally recap video!”
We got word from LeLe last night (7/30)!
Those who’ve been emailing her, she’s sending updates as fast as those CO censors will approve them! She’s got lots of takes on Logan vs Decatur! She’s hating the isolation, the lack of edible food, the lack of art supplies but she is looking forward to reconnecting with friends + family inside at Logan. She’sContinue reading “We got word from LeLe last night (7/30)!”
Updates from LeLe: 7/25
Alisha got word to us last night that she’s at Logan, still very concerned and has been put in lockdown (no regular phone use, no video visits) for 12-13 more days. They won’t disclose how long it will take to “move her commissary funds” to Logan from Decatur, so we’ve sent new funds that sheContinue reading “Updates from LeLe: 7/25”
Update as of Wednesday 7/22: LeLe forcibly relocated to Logan Prison
We received word from our emergency phone tree that Alisha is being relocated (against her will) to Logan prison. We do not know specifically why, but we believe it is in direct relation to the existing harassment and retaliation she has recently endured. Her mom Sherri was able to get through to the prison to confirmContinue reading “Update as of Wednesday 7/22: LeLe forcibly relocated to Logan Prison”
Update from Alisha (as of 7/21) via email
C-grade kicked in so I cant make phone calls! I don’t know what else that includes as of right now..I can only call on Mondays I think? Tell everyone please! Idk about video visits? I just don’t know about anything, but I’m grieving it all because it’s very excessive for what actually happened! So it’sContinue reading “Update from Alisha (as of 7/21) via email”
Updates from Alisha as of Tuesday, 7/14
Alisha sends her love and appreciation to everyone who’s been calling, writing, emailing and faxing to support her clemency and to demand an end to solitary confinement and punishment against inside organizing. She asks to please keep it up! Please see bit.ly/AlishaAdvocate for how to get involved! So far, there has been only one incident that we’ve heardContinue reading “Updates from Alisha as of Tuesday, 7/14”
Updates from LeLe // July 10
**Update! LeLe called and even though her legal call was cancelled by the prison because of lockdown she’s still going to be allowed 1 call a day. Very relieved to have heard her voice. She says so far they ARE going to let emails and video visits go thru for now. ** This morning weContinue reading “Updates from LeLe // July 10”
July 8 // Actions to support Alisha!
Starting at 10AM cst! Call throughout the afternoon! Phone/Email/Fax Jam for LeLe + demanding an end to solitary confinement (aka SEG) + the immediate release of everyone caged inside IDOC! Sample Letter/Email/Fax/Call Script: My name is _______, and I’m (calling/writing) to demand an end to solitary confinement (aka “SEG”) and retaliation against the self-organizing amongstContinue reading “July 8 // Actions to support Alisha!”
#IDOC Tortures
Solitary Confinement is Torture. Take Action against it! Join us + our comrades for a Phone/Email/Fax Jam starting WEDNESDAY 7/8 at 10AM CST followed by a Twitter Power Hour starting at 12:30PM CST! Scripts + Resources: bit.ly/AlishaAdvocate
Update from Alisha // Monday, July 6th
After 5 days without contact, we finally heard from our friend. Alisha called Red around 2:30pm today, immediately after being released from “SEG” (solitary confinement) after 5 days of severe isolation. On Thursday, July 2nd Alisha and several other comrades gathered (what she described as peacefully sitting together) to discuss their growing concerns for eachContinue reading “Update from Alisha // Monday, July 6th”
Video Visit with Alisha cancelled
Well the prison cancelled Red + AH’s first video visit with Alisha this morning. No warning, started the visit, empty chair where LeLe should be and then shut it off after 2 min. They waited for their second visit (so they’d have almost half an hour to visit) and that one was left on aContinue reading “Video Visit with Alisha cancelled”
$80k raised for Give OUT Day!
We heard y’all really showed up for Third Wave Fund’s Sex Worker Giving Circle yesterday for Give OUT Day 💗 The grand total was over $80k raised to resource grassroots sex worker-led organizing! Thank you to everyone who gave and/or amplified the fundraising efforts! You’re helping to build community power and resource the most impacted toward all our collectiveContinue reading “$80k raised for Give OUT Day!”
“Prison Is Abuse: Understanding Prisons, Abuse of Power, and Control” Virtual Discussion
From Project NIA: This conversation between Dr. Beth Richie, Moni Cosby & Rachel Caïdor is excellent. It kicks off Love & Protect & Moms United Against Violence and Incarceration’s Prison Is Gender Violence, Free All Survivors Week of Action. It addresses the ways that prison IS gender violence, and why we must work toward abolition ifContinue reading ““Prison Is Abuse: Understanding Prisons, Abuse of Power, and Control” Virtual Discussion”
Have you heard about Give OUT Day?
Did y’all know Give OUT Day is the only national online day of giving for the LGBTQ+ community? We know our queer, trans, and gender non-conforming communities of color have consistently been the first ones throwing down for each other before & during the pandemic and uprisings. We also know that the police use sex work criminalization toContinue reading “Have you heard about Give OUT Day?”
Fuck EARN IT!
We’ve got an ask from our comrades at Hacking//Hustling! Take action today! If putting senators on blast is your thing, we need you to add this demand to your roster! The government is coming for internet privacy (again), and we gotta push back in every way! More details at the link!
“Sex Workers Have Never Counted on Cops. Let’s Learn From Their Safety Tactics.”
One of our organizers spoke with Mike Ludwig for Truthout, about sex worker mutual aid and safety outside the carceral state: “In the face of criminalization and whorephobic violence, sex working people have always sought to create our own systems of support and protection outside of the cops, criminal legal processes and societally accepted channels becauseContinue reading ““Sex Workers Have Never Counted on Cops. Let’s Learn From Their Safety Tactics.””
“Sex Work as Queer History” virtual discussion!
Tonight! 7PM! One of our comrades will be in conversation with Cecilia Gentili, Hugh Ryan, and Melissa Gira Grant! Their discussion will be streamed via The New Republic‘s page! RSVP here: Sex Work as Queer History
Donna’s Twitter Takeover!
Did y’all know our comrade Donna Gary is holding down Twitter for us through the 28th?! From Donna: Taking over the Support Ho(s)e twitter for the next 8 DAYS! I go way back with this lovely disruptive org! Learn more about how this poet gal got involved as a co-conspirator with sex workers, particularly incarceratedContinue reading “Donna’s Twitter Takeover!”
