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Why Supporting ‘Sex Work’ is Not Progressive and Why Decriminalization of Pimps is a Bad Idea

Elizabeth Warren ‘open’ to decriminalizing prostitution, victimizing exploited women again

Embracing ‘sex workers’ seems like a progressive policy. In reality, it treats pimps and exploiters like managers and will worsen sexual exploitation.

Janice G. Raymond
Opinion contributor
USA Today
Oct. 23, 2019