In this episode of YAS Podcast, host AM Davies interviews Savannah Sly, a seasoned sex worker and activist affiliated with New Moon. The discussion covers the intricate issues of white supremacy culture, ableism, and the unique challenges faced by marginalized sex workers. Savannah shares her journey into activism, driven by personal experiences with the war on drugs and her immersion into the sex worker advocacy community. The conversation also delves into the historical and current impacts of anti-sex trafficking campaigns fueled by propaganda and moralistic agendas. Savannah highlights the importance of local community organizing, mutual support among sex workers, and the necessity of engaging with various social justice movements to resist fascism effectively. The episode concludes with an overview of New Moon's initiatives, focusing on philanthropic engagement, financial support for sex worker-led organizations, and capacity-building programs aimed at empowering the sex worker rights movement.
00:00 The Urgency of Collective Action
00:33 Welcome to YAS Podcast
01:34 Introducing Today's Guest: Savannah Sly
02:10 Savannah's Journey into Sex Work
03:32 The Impact of the War on Drugs
04:28 Sex Worker Advocacy and Propaganda
05:44 The Rise of Anti-Sex Trafficking Campaigns
06:33 The Role of Feminism in the Sex Work Debate
09:00 Manufactured Hysteria and Its Consequences
12:08 The Growth of the Sex Worker Rights Movement
17:19 Challenges in Advocacy and Activism
19:59 Lessons on White Supremacy Culture
26:16 Coping with Current Global Challenges
27:18 Facing Fear and Privilege
29:06 The Role of Privileged People in Resistance
30:47 Local Engagement and Political Action
32:30 Conversations with Trump Supporters
34:51 Sex Workers' Unique Perspective on Authoritarianism
42:05 New Moon Network's Mission and Work
49:10 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
Links
Beyond Strange Bedfellows (article)
Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture