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.
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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.
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.
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.
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 #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 #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 #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.
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)!”
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!””
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!”
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!”
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!”
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. 🌈☂️
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!
“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!”
“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!”
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 💓
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!”