Category Archives: Press Releases

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”

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!”

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…”

Chrystul is FREE!

What amazing news!!! Chrystul Kizer is free, out on bail, and with comrades and family! We’re with you Chrystul, we have your back! From our comrades the Chicago Community Bond Fund: Chrystul Kizer is a Black 19-year-old survivor of sexual violence currently facing criminal prosecution for actions taken in self-defense. For almost two years, Chrystul has beenContinue reading “Chrystul is FREE!”

Aubri Esters, Presente!

“Informed by her own experiences using drugs and living on the streets, and fierce when necessary, she let her eloquent voice ring out in City Hall, on a state commission, and in groups advocating on behalf of those who suffer, often unseen, at society’s neglected margins.” Read the full article in memory of Aubri’s lifeContinue reading “Aubri Esters, Presente!”

Chicago: Solidarity with Queens Sex Workers! No More Raids!

Media Contact: brit@nodeathpenalty.org ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chicago, IL – Sex Workers and their supporters will hold their “Solidarity with Queens Sex Workers! No More Raids!” taking place at 12PM in front of Sheriff Tom Dart’s office, in Daley Plaza, on Sunday, December 17th, 2017. December 17th is International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers, join usContinue reading “Chicago: Solidarity with Queens Sex Workers! No More Raids!”

Queens: Emergency Rally for our fallen comrade Yang Song

Media Contact: brit@nodeathpenalty.org ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Queens, New York – Sex Workers and their supporters will hold their “Emergency Rally for our fallen comrade Yang Song,” taking place at 12PM in front of the NYPD 109th Precinct on Sunday, December 17th, 2017. December 17th is International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers, join us to demandContinue reading “Queens: Emergency Rally for our fallen comrade Yang Song”

Press Release for 1/18 Action

Chicago: PROTEST THE CENSORING OF BACKPAGE.COM### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ### Chicago, Illinois – Chicago Sex Workers and their supporters will present “Protest the censoring of Backpage,” taking place at 12 pm in front of Sheriff Tom Dart’s office, in Daley Plaza (50 W Washington) on Wednesday, January 18th, 2017. Backpage.com, THE NUMBER ONE AND MOST EFFECTIVE ADVERTISINGContinue reading “Press Release for 1/18 Action”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Chicago: International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers Media Contact: Red S. contact email: brit@nodeathpenalty.org ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chicago, Illinois – Chicago Sex Workers and their supporters will present “Chicago Vigil For #Dec17,” taking place at 5 PM in front of Cloud Gate (‘The Bean’), in Millennium Park (201 E Randolph St), on Saturday,Continue reading “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE”