From 2019. My guess is that laws pertaining to prostitution in the US will eventually splinter into three different directions: Some states and localities will have the conventional prohibition model. Others will have the so-called “Nordic model” and still others will have either full decriminalization or legalization. There will likely be “sanctuary cities” for sex workers in the future as well.

By Barbara Rodriguez 19th News

Many advocates agree on the need to decriminalize people who are paid for sex. But there are conflicting ideas about what should come next.

Earlier this month in Portland, Oregon, a group of people spoke at a public hearing about the dignity of their jobs as sex workers.

One person at the hearing, organized by the Oregon Sex Workers Human Rights Commission, said that as a single parent, sex work had provided a level of financial stability that other jobs did not. Other fields offered low wages that made it difficult to provide the bare minimum in terms of food and housing.

“I’m able to buy food, my kids’ school supplies, give them presents on Christmas morning and not have the fear of being homeless,” said Brandi, who only provided a first name. Brandi began to cry: “Law enforcement says I should get a real job, as if I don’t have a real job.”

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