COYOTE RI NOVEMBER 2024 NEWSLETTER
HAPPY NOVEMBER COYOTE SUPPORTERS
HIGHLIGHTS
COYOTE RI’s book Sex Work Policy: Participatory Action Research By and For Sex Workers and Sex Trafficking Survivors” is available on Amazon
Here is a short podcast summary of our book. If you enjoyed our book, please add a review on Amazon. Thank you
Sex Worker Demands
About Our Demands: We represent a vibrant cross-section of adult entertainers throughout the United States who regularly gather to discuss policy recommendations and share data about policy failures—specifically how laws and policies written without our input have decimated our community. We are asking sex workers to sign on to this statement.
Our exact numbers are difficult to trace due to a lack of financial support and societal stigma. Still, we estimate we are about 2 million strong—a significant voting bloc in the U.S. As all other workers in America, sex workers deserve dignity, safety, freedom of speech, and sovereignty in our lives and on the job. Please read our demands and sign on in support of them @ Link
Thank you @URIGSC (URI’s Gender and Sexuality Center) for inviting COYOTERI to participate in “National Coming Out Day”. Hat tip to all the organizers.
SEX WORK & FIRST AMENDMENT NEWS
#Backpage3 Defendant Scott Spear Denied Meds by Prison, Attorneys Say Link
How the Feds Destroyed Backpage.com and Its Founders Link
This is How We Rise- Sex Work Policy Amber Batts Link
Feds Seek 20-Year Sentence for Backpage Co-Founder Michael Lacey Link
Hillary Clinton Wants To Repeal Section 230 Link
What Everyone Gets Wrong About Sex Trafficking Laws: An interview with sex work researcher Tara Burns. Link
On October 7, Reason magazine released its latest documentary on the Backpage.com case, "Classified: The War On Backpage.com," which viewers can watch for free on the new streaming channel, CiVL.
Decrim NY Condemns Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams for Escalating Escalating Violence Against Sex Workers in Jackson Heights Link
Glasses Equipped with Facial Recognition Are in Our Future. Link
Sam Altman’s Eye-Scanning Orb Has a New Look—and Will Come Right to Your Door Link
Two decades after decriminalization, NZ’s sex workers still need protection from discrimination Link
Judge Greenlights Suit Against Montana Porn Age Verification Law Link
Northeastern University bathrooms on lock amid reported prostitution concerns Link (If you look on the police crime log link, there were only 2 reports involving Mugar Hall. One was a fire alarm and the other was on 6/19/2024 "Caller reports suspicious activity in a restroom")
MILLIONS Laundered Hiring Prostitutes? Tim Ballard is DONE Link (Tim Ballard the founder and former CEO of the nonprofit Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R. ), helped create the narratives for the anti-trafficking movie"The Sound of Freedom," which took in 250.6 million. In 2021, Ballard paid himself $355,000 in salary and compensation as CEO of O.U.R. In 2022, his salary had risen to $546,548.) Per guide-star, OUR has 68 million in assets)
CAMPAIGNS
Sign on Letter to Vice President Harris, Sex Worker Demands Link
Open Letter to Vice President Harris, Candidate for President, from Leaders Impacted by Mass Incarceration and Criminalization Link
Governor Shapiro Fix Your Board! Grant Commutations Now! Link
Tell Congress: We Can't Afford More Bad Patents Link
To: Adult Media Production Companies & Distributors: End Racism and Wage Discrimination in Porn Link
Asian Spa Workers Should Be Able to Report Violence Without Arrest - Please sign the Petition- Next steps Link Please sign the petition in support of the RI H7307 & in Opposition of H7165 & S2441 Link and check out our Immunity Tool Kit @ http://bit.ly/3BH5QPC
More Campaigns Link
RESEARCH
COYOTE is collecting stories to support a bill for immunity for sex workers and sex trafficking survivors reporting violent crimes to police. Surveys are a way that we can bring the voices of criminalized people who would rather remain anonymous to lawmakers. Please participate in this short, 8-question survey. Link
“Compounding Institutional Exclusion and Harm: A case study of federally funded Alaskan anti-trafficking service providers” written by Tatiana Rothchild is a PhD candidate in Political Science at Northeastern University. Ajela Banks is an Alaskan sex trafficking survivor who aspires to become an attorney. Tara Burns, MA, is the Research and Policy Director of COYOTE RI (Call Off Your Old Tired Ethics Rhode Island). Link
“Sex Work Policy: Participatory Action Research By and For Sex Workers and Sex Trafficking Survivors” Available on Amazon Link
Summary of 2022/2023 Anchorage Police Department Prostitution Records Request Link
COYOTES Immunity Tool Kit Link
“Prostitution and Prostitution Related Charges in Rhode Island 2000 - Present” link
COYOTE’s “Four Years of FOSTA Survey Report” link
“Policing Modern Day Slavery; Carceral Care in Rhode Island” [link].
ESPLERPS 2023 Report "Californians for Privacy: How the War on Sex Work Is Stripping Your Privacy Rights." Link
The Double-Edged Sword of Health and Safety: COVID-19 and the Policing and Exclusion of Migrant Asian Massage Workers in North America Link
Editorial: Gains and Challenges in the Global Movement for Sex Workers’ Rights Link
Shadow Report Committee on the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and Optional Protocols July 12th Meeting with the United States State Department. Link
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COYOTE PROGRAM SERVICES
The COYOTE CLOSET provides clothing, hygiene items, and harm reduction supplies for over 200 street-based workers, and poor/houseless people every month. Our closet is almost bare. We need body wash, razors, and small swag bags, Please consider purchasing an item from our Amazon wishlist. Please consider cleaning out your closets and donating your old clothes. (Contact Bella at 401-525-8757 to schedule drop off/ pick up for clothing donations) Thank you. Debra Harris is the Outreach & Event Coordinator at Direct Action for Rights & Equality ( DARE). We are thrilled to bring Debra aboard as COYOTE’s new Outreach Coordinator.
COYOTEs “Health and Safety Education Specialist, Lindsey Berry facilitates our re-entry empowerment program for the women at the RI ACI every week. COYOTE RI is now providing case management to assist the women in getting copies of their birth certificates and social security cards, which are required to obtain their state ID. Without a state ID, they can not get a job or apply for SNAP, Medicaid, and other public services. We are also providing the women released from the RI ACI with a 100 Savers Gift Card for clothing and a 100 Stop & Shop gift card for food and household items. We are also assisting many of them in accessing sober houses & safe housing. #creatingcommunity
“Healing Hustlers” is an online weekly support group for sex workers and survivors.
Sister 2 Sister, is a weekly online support group for Formerly Incarcerated Women to find resources & community by COYOTE RI & Once Incarcerated Anonymous. Thank you LaResse Harvey for facilitating this support group.
COYOTE RI SEX WORKER STORY TELLING PODCAST
Episode 43: Meet Juliana Piccillo Sex Worker, Film maker, Activist, & Mother. Link
Sex workers & Survivors that would like to be interviewed please email, <communications@coyoteri.org>
UPCOMING EVENTS
November 19th, 2024 at 6 PM. COYOTE RI will be joining Laura Murray & Esther Teixera for a book launch at the Riffraff Bookstore + Bar 60 Valley Street Suite 107A Providence, RI 02909
COYOTE’s RESOURCE LIST
2023 RI Housing Factbook Link
RI Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Link
What is a “Driving Privilege Card” in Rhode Island and is it Safe? Link
RI ACLU advocacy101 link
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: FAIR CHANCE LICENSING Link
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: BAN THE BOX Link
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: STUDENTS AND TECHNOLOGY via RI ACLU link
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: STUDENTS AND TRUANCY COURT via RI ACLU - link
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER ARREST? Link
Also, see- ACLU Death By Incarceration.
Free Tablets & Phones for Those on Snap or Medicaid Link
Guide to Abortion Privacy- Digital Defense Fund link
Digital Security and Privacy Tips for Those Involved in Abortion Access link
Need an abortion? Depending on where you live, they can offer you different service options. Link
FREE Anti Racism Workshops link
Let's Talk About Self-Harm Link
Credit score Facts vs. myths: 5 Things to Know Link
Anonymous (OIA) in CT OIA Housing Ambassador Program pdf
The Unspoken Complexity of “Self-Care” link
What to Expect From Criminal Court Proceedings Link
For more information & the link to join on Thursdays at 7 PM EST click here
SEX WORKER & LGBT RESOURCES
Mutual Aid for California sex workers- Link
Sex Worker Implementation Tools - SWIT Guideline Link
Empower Today online library Link
Making Incarcerated Sex Workers our Priority: Calls for penpals! Help us write letters to incarcerated sex workers! Penpalling is an easy and effective way to show support and solidarity for sex workers. We are currently providing case management to over 100 incarcerated sex workers. For more information email info@coyoteri.org or apply for a penpal with SWOP Behind Bars Link
Ramona created a video with tips for being a pen pal.
Also, see SWOP Behind Bars' new video on “How to get Identification Documents after being Incarcerated”
SWOP Behind Bars Quick Start Guide to Writing Incarcerated People Link
You've Got (Jail) Mail! Link
Midwest Rainbow News, Incarcerated LGBTQ People Link
Also check out our sister organization: Once Incarcerated
Guide to Hiring Sex Workers and Survivors Link
Media Training for Advocacy by Free Speech Coalition Link
Stop The Raids, EFF Cyber Security Training Link
Why Unionize Link
Leadership and Media Training Materials Link
More Resources Link
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
COVID UPDATES Link
CDC Respiratory Virus Updates Link
MONKEYPOX UPDATES Link
POLIO UPDATES Link
REPRODUCTIVE/ABORTION RIGHTS UPDATES Link
Antibiotic-resistance deaths to surge from 2025-2050, study says Link
PUBLIC HEALTH NEWS (updated monthly) Link
GOOD READS
IN THE LOCAL NEWS
CVS to lay off 632 people employed out of RI as board mulls breaking up company Link
On the brink of bankruptcy, Thundermist seeks $8 million bailout Link.
No Longer at Risk of Closing: Thundermist to make payroll after securing n9.5 million Link
Candidates voice support for trans student policy at Barrington School Committee Forum Link
Press conference ahead of Saturday's March for Palestine Link
Woonsocket - yes Woonsocket - unveils a terrific new Housing and Homelessness Report Link
The Federal Poverty Level does not capture what basic needs cost today Link
A key housing law gets its day in court as SJC hears state’s lawsuit against Milton: High court’s ruling could shape the future of the state’s most ambitious housing law in decades. Link
Lost in Transition: Dan McGowan's Insufferable Labor Journalism Link
A ceremony to honor the 54 people who died while experiencing homelessness in Rhode Island last year Link
Frontline staff at Youth Pride, Inc. vote overwhelmingly to ratify their first contract with SEIU 1199 New England Link
As Providence City Council, passes the Comp Plan out of committee, Southside residents express feelings of betrayal;”… in reality, you care about the profits and making sure we're making toxic operators in the Port happy," Link
Nearly 40,000 patients at Children’s, UMass, and Tenet hospitals may be forced to find new doctors or insurance plans Link
Anti-Trafficking Activist Tim Ballard Hit With Human Trafficking Allegations in Federal Lawsuit Link
Providence School Board candidate Andrew Grover objects to City's Candidate Guide Link
Westerly School Committee forum reveals some stark partisan divides Link
Atlantic Mills tenants meet to combat rumors and defend their tenancy Link
Thundermist announces financial stability after requesting funds Link
ACLU of RI sues Department of Corrections over violations of attorney-client privilege Link
The "Students Ignite Change: Shaping Our Schools Candidate Forum" focused on real policy issues Link
Tiverton School Committee members speak out against hateful anti-trans rhetoric Link
Both candidates in Woonsocket Mayoral Forum highlight their experience Link
RI Latino community leaders speak against a Constitutional Convention; Urge rejection of Question 1 Link
Mayor Smiley threatens to veto the Comp Plan over future gas stations, and lawyers and lobbyists protect future polluters Link
If you don't know where candidates stand on reproductive and LGBTQ+ rights, ask yourself, "Why not?" Link
The Providence City Council has the opportunity to prohibit future polluting industries from the Port Link
The public has a right to know’: AG, state police explain outcome of ILO investigation Link
UMass Dartmouth launches free tuition program for high-need, in-state students Link
House of cards: How a real estate firm and Steward Health Care grew in tandem, in part by keeping Steward’s shaky finances secret Link
Nearly 1,500 Women & Infants union caregivers vote for unfair labor practice informational picket as nearly 3,000 CNE workers set to bargain new contracts Link
The Woonsocket Community Partnership Task Force on Housing and Homelessness releases their action plan Link
Climate groups called on Governor McKee to deny all future pipeline permits Link
IN THE NATIONAL NEWS
Minnesota 'Acting as a Ministry of Truth' With Anti-Deep Fake Law, Says Lawsuit Link
Julian Assange’s First Speech Since His Release, Complete and Unabridged Link
Dockworkers strike suspended, tentative agreement includes 62% pay raise over 6 years Link
Biden administration won’t extend legal status for certain migrants from four countries Link
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) Link
Judge orders state agencies to ensure formerly incarcerated New Mexicans can vote in next month’s election Link
All Alaska schools need instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity Link
Two state Supreme Court justices recuse in marijuana amendment case (UPDATED) Link
Phys ed teacher, ‘Cop of the Month’ moonlighted as Long Island pimps for ring that ran two brothels: DA Link
British Man Convicted of Criminal Charges for Praying Silently Near Abortion Clinic: British law allows local governments to enact absurdly censorious orders limiting "anti-social" behavior. Link
Robert Roberson Will Be Executed Because It's Legal to Execute Innocent People in the US Link
AFTER ISRAEL KILLED HAMAS LEADER, D.C. PUSHES TO HAND PALESTINE TO SAUDI ARABIA Link
SHE EXPOSED A PRESTIGIOUS MEDICAL JOURNAL’S SILENCE ON THE HOLOCAUST. NOW SHE’S ASKING ABOUT GAZA. Link
UNDELIVERED: Drug-Sniffing Police Dogs Are Intercepting Abortion Pills in the Mail Link
Supreme Court Rules Against Migrants in Dispute Over Deportation Hearing Notices. Link
Donald Could Donald Trump can credibly be called a fascist? Here’s what experts say. Link
Resisting Creatively: In Pittsburgh, a collective of incarcerated and non-incarcerated artists is dreaming of a world without mass incarceration. Link
The Problem With PREA Link
Rachel Mitchell’s fiance used burner accounts to attack her critics Link
A non-binary actor and model has confronted the transphobic backlash to their inclusion in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Link
Vatican’s first report on clergy sex abuse, by panel led by Boston’s Cardinal O’Malley, is met with criticism. Link
Officer removes body cam, touches woman after domestic violence call, Florida cops say Link
The Big Story: The Genesis of Christian Nationalism Link
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