Jake Hall

sex work

'People's Lives Are at Stake': Sex Workers Went on Strike This Weekend

On International Women's Day 2020, sex workers and allies gathered in Soho to protest for decriminalisation.
Jake Hall
3.9.20
Cum On Over

Inside Gay Wrestling Porn with the Industry's Sexiest 'Jobber'

'Trophy Boy' Ty Alexander is an adult wrestler beloved for 'jobbing' – the art of losing sexily and getting thrown around the ring.
Jake Hall
11.1.19
sex and relationships

Inside Smooci, the Sex Work App Described as 'Uber for Escorts'

We went to the launch of the self-described “next-generation escort booking platform” to see if it had sex workers' interests at heart.
Jake Hall
8.12.19
LGBTQAI

Why Corporate Money at Pride Isn't Going Anywhere Soon

People bristle at the idea of sponsors and brand floats during LGBTQ+ Pride marches, but there are no easy answers.
Jake Hall
7.5.19
sex work

Sex Workers Are Having Their Earnings Confiscated in Trafficking Stings

Raids – or "welfare visits" – carried out by police are supposedly conducted for safety, but they're harming sex workers and failing to identify genuine victims.
Jake Hall
5.15.19
sex work

Student Sex Workers Reveal the Problems They Face at Uni

A growing number of students in the UK are turning to sex work to support themselves financially, but universities still haven't learned how to support sex workers.
Jake Hall
4.29.19
Politics

Sex Work Is Work—And Its Laborers Are Officially Unionizing

In the UK, sex workers are joining with trade unions to demand better collective conditions for their industry.
Jake Hall
4.17.19
adult film stars

Five Adult Film Performers Share Their ‘Coming Out’ Stories

"Telling my mother I work in the porn industry is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done."
Jake Hall
4.15.19
Interviews

ContraPoints Is the Opposite of the Internet

By combining humor, drag, and philosophy, YouTuber Natalie Wynn is cutting through today's culture wars with clarity and logic.
Jake Hall
Billie Brownstein
4.9.19
Culture

the complicated politics of boycotting brunei

After the Sultan of Brunei announced the introduction of Sharia Law this week, the international community has reacted by calling for boycotting his hotels. But is that the most useful way to call for change?
Jake Hall
4.7.19
Culture

the complicated politics of boycotting brunei

After the Sultan of Brunei announced the introduction of Sharia Law this week, the international community has reacted by calling for boycotting his hotels. But is that the most useful way to call for change?
Jake Hall
4.7.19
sex work

Why British Sex Workers Will Keep Pushing for Full Decriminalisation

We spoke to The English Collective of Prostitutes about their new 'Make All Women Safe’ campaign, which takes aim at legislation that coerces women into working alone.
Jake Hall
3.19.19
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