June 2012
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Sex Workers in Greece Face Forced HIV Testing,... →
“At the end of April, Greek police began systematically arresting sex workers, forcing them to undergo HIV testing, and posting the names and photographs of those who test HIV-positive on official police websites. The sex workers face criminal charges of intentionally causing serious bodily harm, even though there is no evidence they were aware of their HIV...
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WWAV After the Fire →
On May 24, 2012, the office of New Orleans-based Women With A Vision was destroyed in an arson fire. ”WWAV After the Fire” is our online home for documenting the day-to-day process of rebuilding in the wake of this crisis.
Founded in 1991, WWAV is a Black feminist organization that fights for the health of poor women, sex workers, former prisoners, women with substance abuse issues, and...
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What’s So Funny about Peace, Health and Anal... →
Check out the latest Harm Reduction Coalition podcast…a very informative conversation with anal health and pleasure activist and educator, Bryan Kutner!
And here are some resources Bryan wants to share:
IRMA’s FAQ about anal lubricants (PDF)
Top 10 Rules about Anal Sex: From the Good Vibrations website, based on Jack Morin’s book, Anal Pleasure and Health
Women, Unprotected Anal Sex and...
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Why Drugs Are Getting a Bum Rap in the Miami... →
“If we want to understand what really went wrong in that Miami incident, we need to find out the real facts and then explore the relevant research, not regurgitate drug hysteria.”
Thank you Maia Szalavitz for responding to the hype-y, sensationalist, irresponsible reporting about drugs and the Miami face-eating case.
Read more.
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May 2012
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“A statement released by one of the hunger strike representatives said,...”
– Red Onion Prisoners Unite in a Hunger Strike Protesting Abuse
What a powerful statement! Check out this blog for more information on the prison hunger strikers in Virginia and learn how you can show your solidarity.
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WatchMamas of Color Rising Mamas of Color Rising is a collective of working class and poor mothers of color based in and around Austin, TX. We are interested in organizing ourselves and other women/mamas of color around issues with accessing needs like food, housing, education and safety, finding out together what our larger ideal community looks like and building it together.
- Interesting ideas from...
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