I believe I read that same article, and I absolutely agree. SESTA/FOSTA and the End-Demand models are just ignoring historical evidence that prohibition does not work.

In May, I went to Albany with DecrimNY, Make The Road NYC, Red Canary Song, and other groups working for full decriminalization to lobby at the capitol about repealing the "Walking While Trans" law. We tied this to decrim, and were told the End Demand people (aka "Equality" or "Nordic" model supporters) had been there the week before, arguing the other side of this article. It infuriates me that these people call themselves feminists and human rights activists while actively working to take away options and rights from the most marginalized groups.

Believing that people will stop wanting something because you outlaw it is asinine. If anything, they should be pushing for legalization and regulation. The pimps and traffickers they are so worried about already operate in the shadows. Taking away safe methods of operation for everyone does not solve this problem.

On a hopeful note:
- On trans remembrance day, state senator Brad Hoylman did pledge to repeal the law banning "loitering for the purposes of prostitution," the "Walking While Trans" ban disproportionately used to target trans women of color, in 2020. This is a great step for those communities, and points to our being listened to at least a bit. Link below:

https://queenseagle.com/all/trans-rememb...while-trans-ban

- There were mutterings about SESTA/FOSTA among the aides, reporters, and other lobbyists while I was at the capitol building. Just this week, some representatives (including E. Warren) have presented a study that will be used as the basis to repeal the law (that she voted for). Mixed feelings about this in the community from what I have seen on twitter. See my post below for more