FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, November 18, 2008

Press contacts: Annie Sprinkle, 831-338-6079. annie [at] anniesprinkle [dot] org

Or the Center For Sex and Culture. 415-255-1155, mail [at] sexandculture [dot] org

PREPARATIONS BEGIN for the 6th INTERNATIONAL DAY to END VIOLENCE AGAINST SEX WORKERS

ICE RAIDS: THE NEW FRONTIER

National March for Sex Workers Rights
Dec. 17, 2008
Meet at Franklin Square (14st NW & Eye ST NW) near McPherson Square Station for rally and speeches.
March Gathers at noon.
March ends at The White House (1600 Pennsylvania AVE) about 3 blocks away.

Join the Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP-USA) as we march on Washington to demand rights for all sex workers! On Wednesday, December 17, 2008, advocates from across the nation will converge to mark the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. Together, we will take a stand for justice, dignity, and the freedom to do sex workⁱ safely and in dignity. We are calling for an end to the unjust laws, policing, shaming and stigma that oppress our communities and make us targets for violence. At this vibrant event, we will both honor the lives lost in 2008 and celebrate our vital movement. Some housing is available for out-of-towners - consider staying on to attend our big party that weekend. On Dec. 17th, SWOP-USA and its allies in harm reduction and social justice welcome your support as we march for sex workers rights!

Saturday, 9/20, 11 am -- 5 pm -- SWEET JOHNS' SCHOOL

S.ex W.ork E.nthusiasts E.ducation and T.raining School 4 Johns is a 6 hour seminar about interacting with Professional Sex Workers.  It's presented for clients, and people interested in becoming clients. S4J deals with all aspects of professional intimate encounters, including but not limited to: Erotic massage, BDSM, erotic dancing (stripping). We will have Professional Providers (including a pro from Nevada), Medical experts, Legal experts, and some demos of professional interaction. Co-sponsored by BAYSWAN and the Sex Workers' Outreach Project.

At the Center for sex & Culture. 1519 Mission near 11th.

$20-50 sliding scale, please RSVP at mail [at] sexandculture [dot] org and put Johns School in the header.

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Hi All,
It's been buszzzzzzzzy here at newly re-committed to a life of art land.
There will be a more regular announcement coming soon, but this is a  
time- and issue-sensitive special edition!

On Thurs, Sept 11, I have been chosen to perform a 1-minute piece at  
the SFMOMA as part of Tony Labat's project "I WANT YOU" based on the  
old Uncle Sam Army recruitment posters.

Not only is it just *thrilling* that I will be performing at the MOMA,  
but there is a competition (which I need your help with!) and a good  
cause ('aint there always) attached to this prestigious event.

There will be 50 1 min. performances on Thursday, and the audience  
members will vote for FIVE (5) winners, who will have portraits and  
copies of their monologues printed on posters to be placed all over SF  
during election week.
My performance is about Sex Worker visibility and ending stigma, and  
also about voting for Prop K. It could really make a difference for a