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SWOPcast - Phoenix Calida Breaks Down Government Memos About BackPage Sep 01, 2019

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For nearly a decade, Backpage has been demonized by politicians, denounced in legislatures, and dramatically mischaracterized by the press, Hollywood, and well-funded activist groups. As early as 2010, top prosecutors from 21 states claimed the classified-ad platform was "exploiting women and children." In 2012 Washington state passed the first (but not last) law aimed specifically at toppling Backpage, and by 2015 U.S. senators were investigating the company. Though the Department of Justice shut down Backpage.com in 2018, it still activates strong scorn in some corners. ("They were selling children," the California senator and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris said in March.) Several founders and former executives of the company—arrested last year on federal charges of conspiracy, facilitating prostitution, and money laundering—are now awaiting a 2020 trial, as they try to fend off prosecutors eager to seize their assets and disqualify their lawyers. "For far too long, Backpage.com existed as…a place where sex traffickers frequently advertised children and adults alike," said then–Attorney General Jeff Sessions upon their April 2018 arrest. U.S. Attorney Elizabeth Strange alleged that Backpage made "hundreds of millions" by "placing profits over the well-being and safety" of victims. Claims like these have always been bogus. Now, thanks to memos obtained by Reason, we have proof that prosecutors understood this all along.

Phoenix Calida Breaks Down How The Nordic Model Affects Migrant Sex Workers Aug 29, 2019

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Hey gang. Phoenix Calida is back with another SWOPcast and you patreon subscribers are getting it first before it lands on the socialized feed. Thank you for holding it down for the Wine Cellar.

SWOPcast - Phoenix Calida Breaks Down The "PROTECT" act to harm Sex Workers. Aug 12, 2019

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Hey gang. This is Patreon Early Access And will Socialized on Monday morning. 8/12/19

SWOP Set To Launch Sacred Whore Products With Karen Culpepper Aug 09, 2019

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Guest: Karen Culpepper from KLCC Collective, who launching a line of herbal based healing products for sexworkers. Her work will be featured in the sacred whore product line which will be launched next week, 9/13/19 by Swop USA

Phoenix Calida And Christa Daring In Full Lengh Discussion Jul 26, 2019

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Hey gang. Long for episode of SWOPcast here. Strap in and get ready for a serious conversation regarding the goings on of Sex Workers Outreach.

Phoenix Calida Breaks Down The Indigenous White Women Trend On Twitter Jul 22, 2019

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Phoenix Calida address a decades old resurfacing rhetorical practice of racist transphobia.

Phoenix Calida Breaks Down Trafficking In Alaska Jul 12, 2019

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Coming off an article in the Huffington Post, Phoenix Calida digs into the topic.

Phoenix Calida Breaks Down Racial Discrimination In The Industry Jul 10, 2019

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By Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. — A Mississippi jury has awarded a total of more than $3 million to five African American strippers after a federal judge found the women worked under worse conditions than their white colleagues. U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate ruled in the discrimination case last year. After a trial that lasted nearly a week on the question of damages, jurors decided Wednesday that the women would split $3.3 million for back pay and past and future suffering. The attorney for Danny's Downtown Cabaret, Bill Walter, said Friday he will ask Wingate to reduce the award. If Wingate disagrees, Walter said he will appeal. "Obviously, the client is disappointed in the verdict," Walter said. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued Danny's years ago, saying the Jackson club limited when black women could work and fined them $25 if they didn't show up for a shift. The commission said white strippers had flexible schedules at the club and were not subjected to fines for missing work.

Phoenix Calida Breaks Down How The Nordic Model Continues To Do Harm Jul 08, 2019

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Hey gang. Phoenix Calida is working around having a very hard time with the health insurance companies because.... "afordable care" and is getting back into doing the SwopCast.

Phoenix Calida Breaks Down Why Sex Work Is Real Work Jun 18, 2019

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Phoenix Calida breaks down a recent Teen Vogue article for those that don't know.