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.
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ISWRD zine nite!
Celebrate International Sex Workers Rights Day! ☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️ Monday, March 3rd from 5-7pm, join comrades from the Support Ho(s)e Collective for an evening of crafting and zine making at Monkeywrench Books. Build community with other Central Texas SWers and accomplices! ❤️🔥 We’ll make a new collaborative zine together, and have our existing zines available for purchaseContinue reading “ISWRD zine nite!”
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.
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.
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.
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 #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.
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!
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!””
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?!”
¡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.
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! 💖🎉