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APPEARANCES
Semi-up-to-date list of my appearances, interviews, and quotes.
QUOTED IN VICE.COM (QUEBEC EDITION)
July 5, 2018
Prendre soin de sa santé mentale quand on est escorte et sans psy ouvert d’esprit Article by Mélodie Nelson, quoting extensively from Thriving in Sex Work, translated into French, about the importance of self-care in sex work.
QUOTED IN VICE.COM/VICE AUSTRALIA
June 5, 2018
The Sex Workers Helping Their Female Clients Come Out Personal fav topic: Female clients reaching out to sex workers to explore their same-sex desires. Article by Sofia Barrett-Ibarria.
QUOTED IN HUFFINGTONPOST.COM
June 6, 2018
Most Democrats Don’t Take Sex Workers’ Rights Seriously. That’s Finally Starting To Change. In the ocean of bad news in the wake of SESTA/FOSTA, a ray of hope: Democratic candidates that are taking the concerns of sex workers and their rights and protections seriously. Article by Daniel Marans and Jenavieve Hatch.
QUOTED IN HUFFINGTONPOST.COM
May 29, 2018
First Congress Took Sex Workers’ Websites. Now It’s Coming For Their Bank Accounts. As if SESTA/FOSTA weren't enough of a nightmare, new legislation is winding its way through Congress with wide bipartisan support looks to choke off traditional banking avenues for all sex workers, whether they are voluntary/survival or trafficked. Rescue us from the rescuers! Article by Jenavieve Hatch.
QUOTED IN WASHINGTONPOST.COM
May 21, 2018
Want to figure out the rules of sexual consent? Ask sex workers.
*Terrific* article by Jessie Patella-Rey on consent culture and all that sex workers have to teach on the subject.
QUOTED IN BROADLY.VICE.COM
April 2, 2018
6 Sex Workers Explain How Sharing Client Lists Saves Lives Article by Kitty Striker talking about the damage done to sex worker blacklists and other forms of online protection in the wake of SESTA/FOSTA.
QUOTED IN HUFFINGTONPOST.COM
March 26, 2018
Sex Trafficking Bills Backed By Dem Presidential Contenders Could Cause More Harm Than Good
Super smart article by Jenavieve Hatch on the unintended consequences of SESTA/FOSTA legislation. Too bad Kamala Harris and Kristy Gillibrand weren't listening to the folks who actually do the work.
CANADIAN OUTREACH GROUP HOPES TO HELP IMPROVE SEX WORKER SAFETY WITH A MOBILE APP BY AMANDA OCASIO
November 30, 2017
Interview with Amanda Ocasio of the Queens Free Press about an intriguing new app designed to help sex workers in rural or marginalized communities check in with their support network.
INTERVIEW WITH THE SEXY GRAMMARIAN
August 12, 2017
Sexy G writes: "As a retired-and-out sex worker, Thriving in Sex Work: Heartfelt Advice for Staying Sane in the Sex Industry connects to straight to my heart. I’m so proud to introduce this valuable and vital resource to you. In this interview, Lola told me how she writes and what’s coming next. And her answer to my standard sexy writer interview question will blow you away."