COYOTE RI OCTOBER 2024 NEWSLETTER
HAPPY OCTOBER COYOTE SUPPORTERS
HIGHLIGHTS
COYOTE RI published “Sex Work Policy: Participatory Action Research By and For Sex Workers and Sex Trafficking Survivors” on Sept 15th and it already has good reviews. We were thrilled that within 10 days it was ranked #1 for Gender and the Law, #49 in Medical Psychology of Sexuality, and, #75 in Psychology & Counseling Books on Sexuality. It is available on Amazon https://a.co/d/2i1HfbY
You can listen to Bella & Tara’s 10-year journey, launching surveys, community-building with sex workers organizations, sex workers, trafficking survivors, allies and all the love and labor that went into this book. Link
Let's keep up the momentum until legislators in every state has this book in their hands.
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
SEX WORK & FIRST AMENDMENT NEWS
Judge Sentences Lacey to 5 Years, Orders Hearing on 3rd Trial Link
The Population That Was Written Out Of Democratic Policies Is 'Terrified' Link
Congress Passes Bill Backing 'Self-Care' for People Pursuing Prostitution Stings Link
Putin and the Ayatollah Wanted To Censor This App. Now It's Macron's Turn. Link
The Super Bowl: How DHS Secures The Biggest Party On The Planet Link
Banks warned over denying sex workers business accounts: FCA gives detailed guidance to lenders after hearing lack of access could lead to ‘significant harm’ for individuals Link
Clearview AI fined $33.7 million by Dutch data protection watchdog over ‘illegal database’ of faces Link
How a bank run by sex workers is helping women turn their lives around Link
I’m with her by Tara Burns Link
Transpositive PDX on KBOO 90.7FM or online at KBOO.FM Link
Hello, my name is Sabra Boyd; I’m a child trafficking survivor. Speak Out at United Nations 6/2024 Link
Tru the Sex Worker Vote2024 Link
Phoenix New Times, Backpage.com founder surrenders to US Marshals Link
Kamala Harris' Dishonest Campaign To Destroy Backpage.com:The vice presidential candidate opportunistically painted the site's co-founders as villains when they were actually helping law enforcement to catch sex traffickers. Link
The Rise and Fall of Backpage Link
Judge blocks Utah’s social media laws, writing they likely violate the First Amendment Link
He killed a trans woman/ sex worker because he “had to do it.” Now he’s going away for decades. Link
TikTok grilled as it argues for survival in court Link
Kamala Harris helped shut down Backpage.com. Sex workers are still feeling the fallout. Link
Migrant sex workers-women in France face ‘double violence’ when reporting sexual abuse Link
THE SECRET WORLD OF SEX SPYING Link
New Court Filings Place Matt Gaetz at a Party at the Center of the Sex Trafficking Scandal Link
Texas Serial Killings Highlight the Need to Decriminalize Sex Work Link
A History of Harris Positions on Sex Work Link
Seattle's 'Stay Out' Zones Will Curb Civil Liberties, Not Crime: The city plans to ban people accused of some drug and prostitution crimes from visiting designated areas Link
THIS IS HOW WE RISE Link
Unlicensed Masseuses Offered Sex Acts, Says RIDOH in Revoking Massage Parlor Manager’s License Link
Democratic Party & VP Harris Throws Sex Workers Under the Bus. It's as if They Want Them to Die Link
#Backpage3 Defendant Scott Spear Denied Meds by Prison, Attorneys Say Link
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
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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THE WORLD IS WATCHING- FREE PALESTINE!
NY Republican legislators voted in favor of Fascism, while Democratic legislators abstained like cowards. Link
ELIMINATED’: Israel Brags Of Killing Noted Al Jazeera Journalist In Gaza Link
Activists Urge Indian Government to Revoke Licenses for Military Supplies to Israel Link
Major inmate swap frees dissidents and US journalists from Russian prisons Link
VIDEO OF SEXUAL ABUSE AT ISRAELI PRISON IS JUST LATEST EVIDENCE SDE TEIMAN IS A TORTURE SITE Link
The Outrageous Case of a Journalist Charged With a Hate Crime for Recording a Gaza Protest Action Link
Four-day-old twins killed in Gaza by Israeli airstrike as father registered births Link
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 STORYTELLING PODCAST
Episode 42: Bella Robinson & Tara Burns Discuss COYOTE RI’s New Book Sex Work Policy! Link
Sex workers & Survivors that would like to be interviewed please email, <communications@coyoteri.org>
UPCOMING EVENTS
The 3rd Annual Florida Harm Reduction Conference- October 29th, 2024 Click here to purchase tickets
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
A shaken community reacts to the shooting of a child Link
Hundreds of dams in Mass. are unsafe. But removing them is bittersweet for owners. Link
They died in hallways. In line. Alone. Their deaths are the human cost of Steward’s financial neglect. Link
Smithfield agrees to a $1.5M payout for an employee who said she was sexually harassed. Link
MA Voters will decide five statewide ballot questions in Nov. Here’s a look at who is spending big for and against them. Link
In Sandra Birchmore case, questions emerge about why outside investigators weren’t brought in from the start Link
New CIA Workplace Assault Case Emerges as Spy Agency Shields Extent of Sexual Misconduct in Ranks Link
Biden Administration Gives $10 Million Grant to Non-Profit Accused of Running 'Inhumane' Slum Housing Link
In Massachusetts, Sex Workers Get Charged and Clients Get Set Free Link
Simone Ridinger was 17 when she disappeared after a shift at a Natick restaurant. What happened? Cold Case Files Link
West Warwick realizes that criminalizing homelessness is not simply immoral - it's impractical Link
Providence teacher faces rape, child pornography charges Link
Nurse accused of sexually assaulting nursing home patient in North Kingstown Link
Community involvement in ProvPort Master Plan is vital and needs to be the top priority Link
Residents defend sound and proven trans and gender-diverse student policies in North Providence Link
Mayor Smiley meets with unhoused community members at Mathewson St. Church Link
Westerly School Committee begins process of rewriting transgender student policy Link
Warwick School Bus Drivers stage practice picket to demand First Student settle contract Link
Common Cause RI warns elections officials of Voting Rights Act violations in Primary Election Link
RI Authors Against Book Banns Scorecards for School Committee Candidates Link
Homes RI launches campaign to register and mobilize low-income renters and housing advocates to vote Link
Warwick defends their children from anti-trans bigots Link
East Providence turns out against anti-trans bigotry Link
African American Museum of Rhode Island will turn History into Empowerment Link
IN THE NATIONAL NEWS
This Michigan judge used antigay and racist slurs in disturbing recordings Link
Wife of California inmate wins $5.6 million in settlement for strip search Link
Wisconsinites impacted by incarceration call on lawmakers to repeal the 1994 Crime Bill Link
ABC's Moderators Failed to Fact-Check Kamala Harris Link
New York City police commissioner resigns after his phone was seized in federal investigation Link
4 hurt — including bystander shot in the head — after NYPD opens fire in Brooklyn subway station Link
Activists take over Harris’ campaign office demanding: ‘Release One NOW! Deportation Moratorium NOW! Link
TEAMSTERS: NO ENDORSEMENT FOR U.S. PRESIDENT Link
DuPont Family Domestic Staff Loses Appeal Over Pension Shortfall Link
Fact Check Team: 41% of Americans report peak stress levels, study finds Link
Rochester police officer sentenced to 10 weekends in jail for raping 13-year-old Link
Georgia A.G. Drops Frivolous Money Laundering Charges Against Cop City Bail Fund Link
The Biden/Harris Team Ignores the Outcry of the People and Its Own Government Findings to Continue the War in Israel Link
Here is How You Can Support COYOTE RI! If you’d like to schedule a meeting with COYOTE RI, email <info@coyoteri.org> You can also use the above email if you want to volunteer to get involved with COYOTE RI. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to COYOTE RI with our AB Charities link, or, also consider purchasing an item off our Amazon wish list for outreach supplies. Thank you in advance for your support!
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