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“When prostitution is a crime, the message conveyed is that women who are sexual are "bad," and therefore legitimate victims of sexual assault. Sex becomes a weapon to be used by men.”

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Margo St. James
Margo St. James

Margo St. James (born September 12, 1937) is an American sex worker rights activist, best known for founding COYOTE (Call Off Your Old Tired Ethics), an organization advocating for the decriminalization of sex work. Starting in the 1970s, she worked to improve the health, safety, and dignity of sex workers through public speaking, legal challenges, and community organizing. Her efforts are considered foundational to the global sex worker rights movement, influencing policy debates and legislation. St. James' activism challenged stigma and promoted sex work as legitimate labor. more

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