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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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.
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.
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.
#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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”
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!””
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!”
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!”
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!”
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💕!”
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!”
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 💜🌿
“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 “
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!”
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!”
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!”
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!”
“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””
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”
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
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”