“NAMELESS in Georgia” writes to Dear Abby (1/5/10): Dear Abby:Shortly after college and a bad breakup, I met someone I thought was a “nice” guy. I allowed him to take sexually explicit photos of me. I realize now that I did it because I had very low self-esteem then.The moment he snapped the pictures I […]
YouTube Video: “Quotes on Porn & Sex for Sale”
We recommend this 5-minute presentation from JoinPornBusters:See also anti-pornography videos and more as compiled by AntiPornographyBlog.
Center for Public Integrity Report: Sexual Assault on Campus
The Center for Public Integrity published a valuable report on campus sexual assault on December 1. In an email to members they write: Students who have been the victim of sexual assaults on college campuses face a depressing litany of barriers that often either assure their silence or leave them feeling victimized a second time, according […]
Hugo Schwyzer: “A Note on Homosociality and Strip Clubs”
We recommend Hugo Schwyzer’s 12/1/09 article, “Bonding through revulsion and desire: a note on homosociality and strip clubs”. A few excerpts: Homosociality is the notion that for American men in particular, the approval of other males is of paramount concern, even more sought after than validation from women…Men in our society, as countless scholars of […]
January 15-17: Stop Porn Culture Slideshow Training, Bellingham, WA
We are pleased to share this announcement from Stop Porn Culture: Our next slideshow training will be January 15-17, 2010, in Bellingham, WA. Come and get the experience, knowledge, and confidence to talk publicly against pornography in your community. The training will include in-depth presentations on topics such as: the links between pornography and violence […]
Springfield Republican: “Strip clubs need Sarno ultimatum”
The Springfield Republican published this editorial today: Strip clubs need Sarno ultimatumAfter two murders and countless testosterone and booze-laced disturbances, Springfield’s strip clubs have presented the city’s License Commission with a plan to bolster security…We have said in the past that the city should shut the clubs down because of the trouble they attract.Sarno himself […]
A Review of Hos, Hookers, Call Girls, and Rent Boys: Professionals Writing on Life, Love, Money, and Sex
NPN’s Jendi Reiter reviews Hos, Hookers, Call Girls, and Rent Boys: Professionals Writing on Life, Love, Money, and Sex by David Henry Sterry and R.J. Martin, Jr. (Brooklyn: Soft Skull Press, 2009). This fascinating but uneven anthology of personal essays by current and former sex workers gives readers a glimpse into the complex emotions of […]
Pictures from The Clothesline Project at Smith College
Here are pictures from The Clothesline Project at Smith College, November 1-8, 2009. The Clothesline Project is an exhibit intended to break the silence around sexual assault and gender violence. It is a vehicle for people affected by sexual violence to express their emotions or share their stories by decorating shirts, which are then hung […]
Letter to Gazette: “Urges Valley Advocate to stop running escort ads”
Today’s Daily Hampshire Gazette publishes a letter to the editor from NoPornNorthampton’s Adam Cohen. Links have been added to the text below for the convenience of the reader. The Gazette (a daily) and the Valley Advocate (an alternative weekly) are owned by the same company, Newspapers of New England, and serve similar regions in Western Massachusetts. Urges […]
November 13-14 Symposium in Philadelphia: Trafficking in Sex and Labor
Please circulate this flyer widely. Download the full-size PDF (95KB). Register here for the symposium.See also:Hunt Alternatives Fund: Demand AbolitionDemand Abolition supports the modern-day slavery movement by combating the demand for sex trafficking. By conducting and disseminating research, convening key stakeholders to share best practices, and educating policymakers, Demand Abolition catalyzes systemic social change to […]