Know the law:
According to ARS 13-3211:
“Prostitution” means engaging in or agreeing or offering to engage in sexual conduct with another person under a fee arrangement with that person or any other person.
“Sexual conduct” means sexual contact, sexual intercourse, oral sexual contact or sadomasochistic abuse.
In order to arrest you, the police officer must establish that a reasonable person would believe a crime has been committed. Even if you DID make an offer for prostitution, unless the officer actually heard the conversation, then the only information the officer has, is that a person driving down the street, picked up another person who was walking down the street; or that a person was inside another person’s home for a period of time; or maybe that there are many male visitors to a female’s home; etc.   You may have gone to a hotel with someone, or maybe just pulled off on a side street and spent some time in your car.  You may even have gotten caught in the act of having sex with the other person. Having sex (even with strangers) is NOT illegal!
However, the police may suspect that you made (or accepted) an offer of sex for money, especially if any of these things occurred in a “known high-vice area” like Van Buren.  Detaining you at this point is already skating on the ragged edge of violating your rights.  Don’t stand for it!
When the police stop, detain, and interrogate people, without having any real knowledge that a crime has been committed, we get a little closer to being denied the basic freedom to conduct our lives as our conscience guides us. 
 
Freedom is not just won in wars…the fight for freedom begins with each person and his, her, or their daily response to government oppression.

Know the law:

According to ARS 13-3211:

“Prostitution” means engaging in or agreeing or offering to engage in sexual conduct with another person under a fee arrangement with that person or any other person.

“Sexual conduct” means sexual contact, sexual intercourse, oral sexual contact or sadomasochistic abuse.

In order to arrest you, the police officer must establish that a reasonable person would believe a crime has been committed. Even if you DID make an offer for prostitution, unless the officer actually heard the conversation, then the only information the officer has, is that a person driving down the street, picked up another person who was walking down the street; or that a person was inside another person’s home for a period of time; or maybe that there are many male visitors to a female’s home; etc.   You may have gone to a hotel with someone, or maybe just pulled off on a side street and spent some time in your car.  You may even have gotten caught in the act of having sex with the other person. Having sex (even with strangers) is NOT illegal!

However, the police may suspect that you made (or accepted) an offer of sex for money, especially if any of these things occurred in a “known high-vice area” like Van Buren.  Detaining you at this point is already skating on the ragged edge of violating your rights.  Don’t stand for it!

When the police stop, detain, and interrogate people, without having any real knowledge that a crime has been committed, we get a little closer to being denied the basic freedom to conduct our lives as our conscience guides us. 

 

Freedom is not just won in wars…the fight for freedom begins with each person and his, her, or their daily response to government oppression.

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Piss off!!! Arizona Bathroom Bill!!!!

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Arizona House committee advances discriminatory transgender bathroom bill

Lawmakers approved a measure to shield businesses from lawsuits if they deny transgender people bathroom access

TOPICS: TRANSGENDER RIGHTSLGBT RIGHTSLGBTQ RIGHTSARIZONA

Arizona House committee advances discriminatory transgender bathroom bill

Arizona state Rep. John Kavanagh (R-Fountain Hills) faced a national outcry from transgender advocacy groups (and otherwise fairness-minded people) after introducing a bill to criminalize transgender people for using the correct bathroom. As a result, the Republican lawmaker backed away from language in the measure applying heavy fines and jail time to trans men and women who use the bathroom of their designated gender, and altered the bill to shield private businesses that deny bathroom access to transgender people from lawsuits.

Kavanagh introduced the measure in reaction to recent anti-discrimination protections passed by the Phoenix City Council, which he apparently did not like:

The city of Phoenix has crafted a bill that allows people to define their sex by what they think in their head. If you’re a male, you don’t go into a female shower or locker room, or vice versa. It also raises the specter of people who want to go into those opposite sex facilities not because they’re transgender, but because they’re weird.

Addressing the crowds at the hearing, Kavanagh conceded that the original language of the measure went “too far,” but remained unapologetic about his intent to target Phoenix’s anti-discrimination policies, saying he wanted to “reset the clock to before Phoenix passed the law.”

State Rep. Stefanie Mach and three other Democrats voted against the measure, calling it “an embarrassment to our state,” while a parade of transgender and other witnesses testified against it.

But Kavanagh and six other Republicans quickly advanced the bill. The measure is now heading to the House for a full vote.

 

Katie McDonough is an assistant editor for Salon, focusing on lifestyle. Follow her on Twitter @kmcdonovgh or email her at kmcdonough@salon.com.

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Until going to Albany in April 2012 with the No Condoms as Evidence Coalition, my participation in democracy went only as far as the voting booth. I’d flip the switches, throw the lever, and…that would be it until the next election. On the news, I’d watched bills I cared about…

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Why I almost defriended everyone who had an HRC logo as their profile photo this week

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It’s becoming increasingly clear to me that, though I didn’t think about this at the time, I probably started a blog because I need somewhere to vent my boundless rage that is not random people’s Facebook walls. I mean, one thing among the many thousands of things that are guaranteed to raise my blood pressure is when folks get all “the internet isn’t real, and it’s not a viable platform for communication,” but also like, Facebook fights are dumb, I’m supposed to be an adult now.

So here’s the thing that got me all het up this week: gay marriage.

 

Specifically, these goddamn things: 

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2013 Feminist Porn Award Nominations!

The Feminist Porn Awards is cuming around again April 4-6, 2013 and I’m so excited. It takes place every year in Toronto and is organized by the sexy folks at Good For Her. I’m so looking forward to being there. I appear in a couple of the films nominated for an award. EXCITING! You can see me and other wonderful adult entertainers in:

 

  • Lesbian Sex Education: Female Ejaculation, by Madison Young, Girlfriends Films
  • James Darling and Papi Coxxx, by Courtney Trouble, TROUBLEfilms
  • Top Fuck, by Carrie Gray, House of Switch

Now the longest running celebration of erotica focused on women and marginalized people, The Good For Her Feminist Porn Awards have been celebrating feminist smut for eight sexy years.

The Nominees for the Eighth Annual Feminist Porn Awards are in!

This year’s nominees list once again showcases erotic entertainment that is smart, sexy, and appreciates viewers looking for hot feminist films. In addition to featuring over 50 nominations, the 2013 nominee list includes 14 nominated websites.

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The nominated films for the 2013 Feminist Porn Awards feature the highest quality and diversity of feminist porn for another amazing year. From familiar faces to exciting newcomers, the nominees this year bring their unique and exciting perspectives on what is sexy, what is erotic, what is engaging and what is powerful back to Toronto.

These nominees are under consideration for categories including: Sexiest Straight Film, Movie of the Year, Smutty Schoolteacher Award, Sexiest Short, Most Deliciously Diverse Cast and many more.

The Nominees for the 2013 Good For Her Feminist Porn Awards are (in no particular order):

Click on HERE to see nomination list.

 

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Check it out! Comparing Dual Vibrators

What’s a dual vibrator you ask? Well it’s a vibrator that vibrates and stimulates the outer and inner genital area simultaneously. One part is inserted while the other rests on the clit/dik/pleasure pearl. Think of your pointer finger as the part of the vibe that goes inside your hole/pussy/cunt and your thumb as the part of the vibe that plays with your sex knob/button/jewel. Get it? Good.

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In the past several years,Vibratex’ Rabbit Pearl e has been all the rage. In part because it’s a good vibrator, although I think the upgrade, Rabbit Habit e is better and because it hit TV screens everywhere on “Sex and the City.” Since then, many other dual (or rabbit) vibrators have come on the block. Lets compare three dual vibrators and you can make up your own mind on which dual vibrator is the best one for you.

Vibratex: Rabbit Pearl e

Lets begin with the veteran of dual vibes. The Rabbit Pearl is made from elastomer; hence the “e”. Elastomer is a hypoallergenic material. It’s great because it doesn’t contain phthalates. As The Pleasure Chest “Pleasure Principles: Tips, Tricks & Toy Care” states, Phthalates (pronounced “thal-ates”) are plastic softeners that are known to have carcinogenic properties. We do not recommend inserting them into the vagina or anus, the most absorbent area of the body, without a condom.  Although this vibe doesn’t contain phthalates, it is still a porous material, so if one shares their toys, it is recommended that a condom be used. Even if you share your toys with a fluid bonded partner, think of your toy as a sponge. A sponge can never ever fully be cleaned. Understand? In addition, the Rabbit Pearl e uses 3 C batteries, switches from low to high and is backed up with a 1-year warranty.

The insertable shaft of the toy is adorned with “pearls”. These beads act as an internal massaging agent. When turned on, the toy vibrates and spins. The external part, which is shaped like a rabbit, also vibrates and those rabbit ears shake strong on the magic bean/ moose knuckle. A controller attached to a wire operates both the external and internal area. There are two switches. Each controls either the shaft or the rabbit. One has the option of using just the rabbit, just the shaft or both vibration pieces at once.

Cons:

I’m not fond of the controller. One must hold the toy in place and hold the controller to operate. Although, its been said that it works great for those using the toy with a partner. He or she determines the rhythm while the receiver hold it right were it feels good.

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Lelo: Ina 2

The Ina 2 is made of silicon, which is my favorite material for sex toys. It’s non-porous. Meaning, it cannot hold onto bacteria or yeast. It can be used with multiple partners without the use of a condom. It can be used in front or back hole and won’t transfer bacteria. All you have to do is wash it with soap and warm water in between uses and holes. It does not act like a sponge, its hypoallergenic and its durable. Ina is also a rechargeable toy and comes with a 1-year warranty and a 10-year quality guarantee.

The shaft of the Ina 2 is cradle-curved shape. Which means the shaft does not turn like the Rabbit vibe and it’s structured to put pressure on the G-spot. The Ina 2 has a variety of increasing strengths and vibration modes. The vibration feel like waves that cycle from the shaft of the toy to the clit/ love tip/ sweet spot piece.

Cons:

Since this toy is quality silicone, it tends to cost more. Rechargeable toys also hike up the price. I love this toy but I wish the handle were longer and on a curve, so as for the user not to stretch down so far to position it.

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Pico Bong: Kaya

Pico Bong is new and a subset of the Lelo company. I wanted to make sure to mention a toy that was just as enjoyable but won’t hurt your pockets. They Kaya is a battery operated, silicone toy which sell at a fraction of the price of the Ina 2. Like the Ina 2, it can be used with multiple partners without the use of a condom. It can be used in front or back hole and won’t transfer bacteria. Although the box indicates that the Kaya is waterproof, I’d say it’s more water resistant. It too has a shaft that is cradle shaped and as the Ina 2 it does not swirl. It does however have a variety of speeds, vibration and pulses that feel wonderful.

Cons:

The Kaya’s shaft is thinner than the Rabbit or Ina 2. This may be just perfect for others but for me, not so much. I’d add the same critique to the Kaya as the Ina 2 in terms of the shape and length of its handle.

Things to consider when making your decision:

  •  The Ina 2 is available in purple, orange and lime.  The Kaya is available in pink, purple or aqua. The Rabbit Pearl e is only available in pink. (Make sure to check color availability in stores or on-line.)
  •  The Ina 2 is waterproof, the Kaya is water resistant and the Rabbit is neither.
  •  The shaft on the Ina 2 and the Kaya do not rotate like the Rabbit nor have pearls.
  •  The Rabbit functions from low to high and the Ina 2 and Kaya do that and more. In addition to the power, it has pulses and patters.
  • The Ina 2 is rechargeable and the Rabbit (3 C batteries) and Kaya (4 AAA batteries) are battery operated.
  • In terms of POWER, I’d say the Ina 2 is the strongest, then the Rabbit Pearl e and Kaya.
  • In terms of $PRICE$, the Ina 2 is the most expensive but well worth it if you have the funds. The Rabbit Pearl e comes in 2nd and the Kaya is the most affordable. The Kaya might still seem like a financial investment but if you consider the multiple speeds, pulses and material, you’ll agree that it’s a sex-toy bargain.

So, which one would you pick as your favorite?

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