October 22, 2024 |
EPA United to Stream Live Pre-Election Industry Town Hall Forum |
LOS ANGELESâPolitical advocacy organization Erotic Professionals & Allies United (EPAUnited.org) will host a public online forum on Tuesday, October 29, at 5:00 p.m. PT/8:00 p.m. ET on X (formerly Twitter), offering a platform for sex workers, fans, and allies to discuss the upcoming election and explore policies that directly affect their lives. âThis forum is a space for collaboration and information sharing during a critical time for the U.S.,â said Savannah Sly of EPA United, âWe aim to amplify the voices of sex workers and their allies, ensuring that politicians recognize us as a powerful and essential voting bloc.â The event will bring together voices from the adult industry on topics such as local elections; reasons to vote; and possible post-election political scenarios relevant to sex workers and their communities. Confirmed speakers include Sly (EPA United), Mike Stabile (Free Speech Coalition), Madison Zack-Wu (Strippers Are Workers), Carly David (PS Group), attorney Corey Silverstein, Clara Kitty (Cpank Chain), Ricci Levy and Mandy Sally (Woodhull Freedom Foundation), as well as adult industry workers Queen Lo, Sinn Sage, and Allie Awesome. The Twitter/W Space event also will include discussions on the mission of EPA United; the importance of politically mobilizing the sex work community; and how allies can make a difference. Speakers will be invited to share perspectives on policy priorities that will improve the safety and prosperity of adult industry professionals. The format will feature an open floor for questions and closing remarks from key participants. âThis forum is a space for collaboration and information sharing during a critical time for the USâ said Sly, âWe aim to amplify the voices of sex workers and their allies, ensuring that politicians recognize us as a powerful and essential voting bloc.â Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage with the âPledge to Voteâ call-to-action and explore voting tools on the EPA United website. For more information, visit EPAUnited.org. Follow EPA United on Instagram and X at @epaunited.
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