I’m in San Francisco this week for work and to talk about a new research project. My research and this city share an important theme: being unapologetically gay.

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Excellent from @gsamaras.bsky.social "The normalization of hate and the vilification of the anti-genocide movement reveal a deep disconnect from public sentiment" jacobin.com/2026/05/brit...

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What Needs to Change- It is time to reject “end demand” laws as a failed policy experiment and to stop exporting the Nordic Model as if it were a success story. If we truly want to reduce harm and exploitation, we must confront the structural causes of vulnerability.

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It’s an easy soundbite for those who want to believe there’s a quick fix to exploitation. Framing clients as villains gives the appearance of moral clarity, while sidestepping the harder work of addressing poverty or housing insecurity. the “end demand” approach looks bold, but it delivers nothing.

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Myth: Ending Demand Will End Sex Work “End demand” laws—often marketed under the more palatable name of the Nordic Model—are frequently touted as a one-size-fits-all solution to sex work and trafficking. Instead, these laws have made the work more dangerous.

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