This Black History Month, we honor those who have paved the way for empowerment and autonomy in the SW community. SWOPLA recognizes that many of the rights and privileges SWers enjoy today are built on the tireless efforts, resilience, and unwavering advocacy of Black femmes, trans women, and gender non-conforming individuals. Today, we honor Madam…
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Decriminalization ≠ legalization
Decriminalization ≠ legalization. One removes punishment, the other adds regulation. For workers, that difference can mean safety, autonomy, and survival—not just policy. https://ift.tt/TLZOMzt https://instagr.am/p/DU_1gYmASG2/
Meet Gigi Moons and Apricot Fetisch!
Meet @gigi_moons and @apricotfetisch! This season we are celebrating SWer4SWer love! There is something so special about love between workers. We asked for your unique stories, and you delivered! Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing some of our fav responses. Our love stories are ours—and they’re powerful. 💕🔥 https://ift.tt/qayHmov https://instagr.am/p/DU6Tufhgc_G/
Black History Month: Gloria Lockett
This Black History Month, we honor those who have paved the way for empowerment and autonomy in the SW community. SWOPLA recognizes that many of the rights and privileges workers enjoy today are built on the tireless efforts, resilience, and unwavering advocacy of Black femmes, trans women, and gender non-conforming individuals. Throughout history, it has…
Meet Row and Kim!
Meet @daddypapimxster and @keepinupwkim! This season we are celebrating SWer4SWer love! There’s just something electric about sparks between workers⚡ We asked for your wild, sweet, silly love stories—and you absolutely understood the assignment. Over the next few weeks, we’re sharing some of our favorite submissions and gushing over how gorgeous and magical you all are!…
General Meeting Feb 2026
It’s our first in person get together for 2026 and we would love to see you! This one is open to anyone, whether you are an active SWOPLA member or not. If you have been curious about what we do or have ever thought of getting more involved, this is your OFFICIAL INVITATION! This general…
Sex Trafficking Surge Myth
There’s no evidence that mega-events increase trafficking — but the myth keeps justifying more policing while survivor services are cut. Raids create headlines, not safety. Real safety comes from housing, healthcare, labor rights, and resource access. Swipe ➡️ for the facts. Sources cited: Boecking, B., Miller, K., Kennedy, E., & Dubrawski, A. (2019).…
Super Bowl Trafficking Myth
There’s no evidence that mega-events increase trafficking — but the myth keeps justifying more policing while survivor services are cut. Raids create headlines, not safety. Real safety comes from housing, healthcare, labor rights, and resource access. Sources cited: Boecking, B., Miller, K., Kennedy, E., & Dubrawski, A. (2019). Quantifying the Relationship between Large…
SW vs. Trafficking
Conflating trafficking with SW isn’t protection — it’s misinformation. We’ve been seeing a surge of media and social posts that blur the line between trafficking and SW— and it’s time to set the record straight. When trafficking and SW are blurred together, policies are often built on fear rather than facts. Countless laws and initiatives…
SWer Munch
Connect wth other SWers and build community! Join us on Thursday, February 12, for our monthly SWer Munch in Los Angeles! Our munches are open to current and former SWers only. Email swopla.services@proton.me to register today! Full calendar of events at swoplosangeles.org/calendar https://ift.tt/WgB21cY https://instagr.am/p/DUY8Pgwie9s/