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About Me


S.W.A.N.K. (Sex Workers Action New yorK) & SWOP-NYC (Sex Workers Outreach Project - NYC)

is a group of radical, current and former sex workers who are committed to building community and providing support to sex workers and our allies.
We identifity as sex-positive, gender-inclusive, radical, queer-positive, kink and BDSM-friendly, critical of capitalism (though not necessarily anti-capitalist).
We are opposed to and don't tolerate any form of oppression, including but not limited to: stigmatization, stereotyping, homophobia, racism, ageism, sizeism, transphobia, sexism, and patriarchy.
Some our goals include:
    Community-building activities like dinners and brunches Forming alliances with like-minded groups and individuals Authoring zines and resource guides Work with sex worker legal aid projects like SWP (Sex Workers Project) to offer Know Your Rights Trainings. Eventually establishing a by- and-for-sex-worker health clinic, education center ("St. James East"), and safe space Reaching out to the community at large by promoting openness and awareness through the art

My Interests

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Are you a sex worker? Are you radical? So are we!
Join our recently-formed group, SWANK (Sex Workers Action New yorK) as we strengthen our community by exploring our experiences.
This meeting is open to current and former sex workers of all genders and backgrounds (including but not limited to: prostitutes, hustlers, peep shop workers, exotic dancers, escorts, porn actors, pro-dominants, fetish models, webcam workers, phone sex operators, etc.).

Closed Meetings - SWANK

WINTER SCHEDULE: We have closed (for current/former workers) meetings the first Tuesday of the month. Open Meetings - SWOP-NYC We have open (to current/former workers & allies) meetings the third Thursday of the month. To find out more information, like meeting locations, contact [email protected] .
We're looking forward to meeting you!
Not a current or former sex worker, but want to be an ally? Or not located in NYC? Please contact us at [email protected] to find out how YOU can help!

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General List Click here to join our general list for allies & current/former sex workers. To unsubscribe, click here.

Organizers' List & Wiki Access Coming soon! Contact [email protected] for more information.

My Blog

"Erotic Services" Denied: Craigslist and Attorneys General Are Putting Sex Workers At Risk

"Erotic Services" Denied: Craigslist and Attorneys General Are Putting Sex Workers At RiskContact:Dylan Wolfe - Sex Workers Action New York (SWANK), [email protected] Rockwell - $pread Magazine, wi...
Posted by on Wed, 13 May 2009 20:50:00 GMT

GET ON THE BUS FOR SEX WORKERS RIGHTS!!! (12/17/08)

Host: SWANK, SWOP-USADate: Wednesday, December 17, 2008Time: 6:30am - 9:00pmLocation: Downtown Manhattan to Washington D.C.and back!Email: [email protected]... or the passenger van, as the case may be....
Posted by on Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:58:00 GMT

Benefit for U.S. Harm Reduction Conference on 10/4 !!!


Posted by on Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:57:00 GMT

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! Video by SWOP-Chicago

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Posted by on Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:07:00 GMT

Free Legal Training for Sex Workers on August 19th in NYC

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!Sex Trade Legal Training, Aug. 19th, 7-9 pm-Are you in the sex trade?-Have you exchanged sex for gifts, drugs, or housing?-Do you work the streets, the clubs, the dungeons, or the int...
Posted by on Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:58:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Pink Scare: Of Ms. Palfrey and Sex Panic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPRESS RELEASEContact:DC MADAM PRESS RELEASE - Google DocsDylan Wolfe - Sex Workers Action New York (SWANK), [email protected] Michael Bottoms - Sex Workers Outreach Project of New ...
Posted by on Mon, 05 May 2008 05:54:00 GMT

SWANK co-hosts $pread 4.1 Launch Dance Party!!!

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Posted by on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:35:00 GMT

WHAT ABOUT KRISTEN? New York Sex Worker Organizations Respond to Spitzer Scandal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContactsShakti Ziller, Sex Workers Action New York (SWANK), [email protected] 877-877-2004 x 2Audacia Ray, 718.554.1714Sarah Bleviss, Sex Workers Outreach Project NYC (SWOP-NYC), s...
Posted by on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:50:00 GMT

International Sex Worker Rights Day - Community Potluck - SWANK & SWOP-NYC - March 3rd!

Celebrate International Sex Worker Rights day with SWANK & SWOP-NYC, March 3rd, 7 to 9 pmDear friends of sex worker rights,This year SWANK (Sex Worker Action of New York) & SWOP-NYC will host a potluc...
Posted by on Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:51:00 GMT

Eulogy - by Damien Luxe, read at NYC’s International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers

  Eulogy I wrote this for the NYC Vigil for the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers [info]. I support every woman who feels like she had to kill a manI support every woman who f...
Posted by on Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:05:00 GMT