I normally like to post something light on Fridays, but today I have to address a serious issue. In these post-Backpage days of heightened awareness about online prostitution rings, many concerned parents are asking themselves, "How can I know if my daughter is experimenting with online sex work?"I've been following online sex workers for several years now, and based on my … [Read more...] about Five Signs Your Daughter May Be an Online Sex Worker!
The Encryption Problem?
Attorney General Jeff sessions gave a speech on Monday to the Association of State Criminal Investigative Agencies, in which he outlined how the Department of Justice was going to be helping them out. As you'd expect, it was the usual law-and-order-rah-rah stuff, and there was plenty to argue with. I'd like to focus on this bit: It is also critical that we deal with the … [Read more...] about The Encryption Problem?
Thanos Is Bad At Math
I saw Avengers: Infinity War over the weekend. For the record, I liked it. It went way over-the-top with special effects scenes, but I thought it held together and told its story well.I don't think I'm giving away any major spoilers by discussing the villain Thanos's evil plan, since it is pretty well known to anyone who's been reading about the movie, but consider this … [Read more...] about Thanos Is Bad At Math
Getting to Know Sex Workers
Maggie McNeill has a standing request that allies and supporters of sex workers do something to express that support whenever Friday the 13th rolls around. I had intended write something two weeks ago about my personal experience learning about sex worker rights, but I ran into technical difficulties before I could finish. This post is adapted from that piece.It's … [Read more...] about Getting to Know Sex Workers
Are Humans Warming the Earth? The Answer May Surprise You!
I don't write a lot about climate change, but every once in a while something catches my eye. Over on Watts Up With That, a post apparently written by Julius Sanks asks the question "Can we puny humans produce enough energy to melt the huge icecap?" Before explaining why he's wrong -- or rather, why that's the wrong question -- I want to take a detour to a another … [Read more...] about Are Humans Warming the Earth? The Answer May Surprise You!