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Can an American NGO survive calling for the decriminalisation of sex work?

Freedom Network USA was nervous when it called for the US to decriminalise sex work. Two years on, they’re fine

By Jean Bruggeman
Can an American NGO survive calling for the decriminalisation of sex work?
Sex workers demand the decriminalisation of their work | Ollie Millington/Getty Images. All rights reserved
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Back in 2021 we interviewed Jean Bruggeman, the Executive Director of Freedom Network USA, about her organisation's decision to get off the fence and explicitly support the decriminalisation of sex work in the United States. She was a bit nervous. Two years on, we checked back in with Jean to find out if she, and the organisation she leads, are still standing.

Spoiler alert: they are.

Joel Quirk (BTS): Freedom Network USA came out in 2021 in support of the decriminalisation of sex work. At the time you were hopeful, but also had some concerns. Remind us what they were.

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