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YAS Work

@yaswork.bsky.social

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YAS Work is a non profit dedicated to educating and entertaining audiences about sex work through media. We do this through art, consulting panel discussions, and media including a podcast and training videos.

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YAS Work @yaswork.bsky.social · 15h

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YAS Podcast: Removing the Mask with Gal Mariya

Gal Mariya is an online sex worker, who for the first ten years wore a mask to cover half of her face. She's since removed her mask...

YAS Work @yaswork.bsky.social · 15h

NEW Episode: Removing the Mask

Gal Mariya found her audience on Reddit over 10 years ago and there’s no looking back.

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YAS Work @yaswork.bsky.social · 7d

It was an honor to record with these two amazing people, Elene Lam and @chanellegallant.bsky.social

NEW Episode: The Truth About Rescue Projects

YAS Work @yaswork.bsky.social · 7d

It was an honor to record with these two amazing people, Elene Lam and @chanellegallant.bsky.social

NEW Episode: The Truth About Rescue Projects
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YAS Work @yaswork.bsky.social · 7d

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YAS Work @yaswork.bsky.social · 7d

Learned so much about what's really happening with the anti-trafficking movement.

YAS Work @yaswork.bsky.social · 7d

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YAS Podcast: The Truth About Rescue Projects

Guests Elene Lam and Chanelle Gallant to discuss their book 'Not Your Rescue Project' and give us the truth about rescue projects.

YAS Work @yaswork.bsky.social · 9d

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YAS Work @yaswork.bsky.social · 9d

Tomorrow is International Pole Dance Day!

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International Pole Dance Day - YAS Work

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Santana Rainfall @santanarainfall.bsky.social · 14d

I am so sick of productively being such a highly and defining reflection of character. No, I don't want to work ever day. I want leisure time to myself where I don't have to worry about being productive. I just want to exist without expectation

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Woodhull Freedom Foundation @woodhullfreedom.bsky.social · 18d

How can we speak freely when online spaces aren’t safe? 🤔

Join us 9/22 for a discussion on balancing free expression & safety online.

Panelists from @penamerica.bsky.social | @glaad.bsky.social | @19thnews.org

💻 Free registration + ASL
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Connected but Cautious: Balancing Free Expression and Safety Online

Join experts and advocates to talk safety and free expression for September's Censorship Series Program. Free & on Zoom!

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YAS Work @yaswork.bsky.social · 19d

NEW Bonus episode with Sxquisite Podcast: “Sx Worker Pride Special: Across the Atlantic with Sxquisite and YAS Podcast”

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YAS Work @yaswork.bsky.social · 20d

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New Poll: Most New Yorkers Support Decriminalizing Prostitution - Decriminalize Sex Work

NEWS RELEASE | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | PDF Media Contact: Ariela Moscowitz, director of communications [email protected] | (212) 368-7874 New Poll: Most New Yorkers Support Decriminalizing Prostitutio...

YAS Work @yaswork.bsky.social · 20d

Thank you for posting about this campaign!

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dzz Yenn @dz-yenn.bsky.social · 21d

💸 #Donations 🇰🇪 #Kenya 👥 #QSWIR 🗓️ #September2025

«Emergency Support for At-Risk SWers in Need of Food & Shelter»
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Donate to QSWK: Food & Shelter for Marginalized People, organized by AM Davies

Emergency Support for At-Risk Sex Workers in Need of Food & Shelter T… AM Davies needs your support for Donate to QSWK: Food & Shelter for Marginalized People

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YAS Work @yaswork.bsky.social · 20d

On the same day we are hearing how positive decrim is going so far in NY, we see news of a house bill presented to ban porn federally… www.techdirt.com/2025/09/17/t...

The Illiberal, Transphobic Pipe Dream Of Banning Porn Reaches Michigan Republicans

It appears that the illiberal, transphobic pipe dream of banning all pornography has reached an enterprising group of far-right Christian nationalist Republicans in Michigan who want to impose the …

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YAS Work @yaswork.bsky.social · 21d

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RCI Hospitality strip club execs bribed tax auditor with comped dances: NY AG

RCI shares dropped nearly 17% after indictments related to an alleged multi-million-dollar bribery and tax fraud scheme were announced.

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Woodhull Freedom Foundation @woodhullfreedom.bsky.social · Sep 2

We have a jam-packed lineup of programs coming at you this month!

📅 Mark your calendars for live discussions, enlightening talks, and celebrations we’ve planned in honor of Sexual Freedom Month!

YAS Work @yaswork.bsky.social · 27d

Episode #145 “Fiercely Directing the BSWC” with Akynos

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Revy but spoopy @catgirlfingies.quest · Dec 23

Repost if you support trans people and think we're neato

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She's pointing back and looking shocked