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Government Shutdown of Top Sex Worker Site Intensifies Fight for Decriminalization

The normalization of facial recognition technology and mass surveillance being used to target marginalized communities, whether in the hopes of "saving them" or not, is dangerous.

Sex Workers Are at the Forefront of the Fight Against Mass Surveillance and Big Tech

By Erin Taylor
Activists protest Backpage's adult services section.

Google-Backed Groups Claim Backpage’s Child Sex Ads Are Free Speech

By John Bonazzo
(Photo: Melissa Gira Grant/Observer)

Backpage Dissent: Online Publishers Not Liable for Offensive Content

By John Bonazzo
Activists protest Backpage's adult services section.

NYC Advocates: Backpage Case Will Make It Easier to Protect Children

By John Bonazzo
Business as usual. (AMC)

Afternoon Bulletin: City Stripped of ‘Mad Men’ Street Signs and More

By Ben Shapiro
The ad. (Photo: Tampa Bay Times/Screenshot)

School Secretary Harassed After Backpage.com Incorrectly Lists Her Phone Number as Escort’s

By Jordan Valinsky
Illustration by Thomas Pitilli.

The Luxury Rental Girlfriend

By Lisa Taddeo
A sampling of print sex ads from the pages of the Village Voice circa 2007.

Print Sex Ads Will Remain at Newly-Formed Voice Media Group

By Kara Bloomgarden-Smoke

Village Voice Media Spins Off Its Controversial Sex Site

By Kara Bloomgarden-Smoke
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