Maggiemcneill

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• Yule 2019

  

  The apparent path of the sun reached its southernmost point at 04:19 UTC this morning (last night for those in North America), making this the shortest day of... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2019 LOVE & SEX, SEXUALITY

• In the News (#999)

  

  We simply can’t allow government officials to continue raping those in their custody. – Lavissa StannowAbove the Law (#551) Since the Miami Herald wants to... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2019 LOVE & SEX, SEXUALITY

• I Believe in Father Christmas

  

  I believed in Santa Claus long after my friends had stopped, until about 9.  This may seem strange to those who don’t know me very well, because I’m so... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2019 LOVE & SEX, SEXUALITY

• Diary #494

  

  I’ve been busy with Christmas preparations lately, not the least of which is preparing as many columns as I can in advance so there’s no pressure on me to do... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2019 LOVE & SEX, SEXUALITY

• In the News (#998)

  

  In all sexual matters, the line between legal and illegal…should turn on the willing participation of those involved, not the tastes of whoever shouts the... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2019 LOVE & SEX, SEXUALITY

• The Body Count

  

  [The War on Whores] is no more “well-meaning” than the Drug War, alcohol Prohibition, Jim Crow or any other campaign of government violence against individuals... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2019 LOVE & SEX, SEXUALITY

• Everywhere a Sign

  

  Over the four years since I published “Signs“, the number of things claimed to be “signs of sex trafficking” have continued to proliferate to absurd levels; I... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2019 LOVE & SEX, SEXUALITY

• Links #493

  

  You still might get paid. – another BridezillaMy friend Mark Draughn suggested that sex workers might find this video useful to send to annoying people online,... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2019 LOVE & SEX, SEXUALITY

• In the News (#997)

  

  If [TV] producers were courageous, they would’ve done a show about undercover vice cops…raping and extorting sex workers. – Ron KimElephant in the ParlorThe... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2019 LOVE & SEX, SEXUALITY

• Now is the Time

  

  Today is Friday the Thirteenth, which as long-time readers know is the day I ask non-sex workers to stand up for our rights. It hasn’t been long since the last... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2019 LOVE & SEX, SEXUALITY

• Spot the Loonies

  

  Alabama was a late starter to the “sex trafficking” idiocy spewing contest, but it’s apparently trying to make up for lost time. Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2019 LOVE & SEX, SEXUALITY

• In the News (#996)

  

  Being freaked out by a van is like being freaked out by a pigeon. – Lenore SkenazyTorture Chamber Your government refers to this as “correction”:More than two... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2019 LOVE & SEX, SEXUALITY

• Diary #493

  

  As so often happens, I got a lot more donations of money for my toy drive than actual toys, and that’s fine with me!  I rather enjoy shopping for toys,... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2019 LOVE & SEX, SEXUALITY

• Are You a Pimp?

  

  As I’ve repeatedly explained, “pimping” laws are popular among prohibitionists who pretend to be “progressive” or “feminist” because they allow cops and... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2019 LOVE & SEX, SEXUALITY

• Links #492

  

  He picked the wrong house to break into. – Willie MurphyMost “Southern” humor isn’t that funny, but I’ve found “It’s a Southern Thing” often has amusing... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2019 LOVE & SEX, SEXUALITY

• In the News (#995)

  

  A [cop who] use[s] his power and position to rape women…is the very definition of a predator. – Theron J. SolomonWelcome To Our WorldPeople’s lives are just... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2019 LOVE & SEX, SEXUALITY

• St. Nicholas Day 2019

  

  If you’re a new reader and don’t understand why I specifically honor St. Nicholas on his day, I suggest you reread my column for this day five years past, and... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2019 LOVE & SEX, SEXUALITY

• No Protection, No Service

  

  You often say “Never call the cops for any reason whatsoever”, but what’s the alternative when I’ve been burgled, robbed, or assaulted? Vigilantism? I’m... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2019 LOVE & SEX, SEXUALITY

• In the News (#994)

  

  Evidence…shows that [end]…demand [laws]…are [only] effective…[in putting] sex workers…at greater risk. – Alex AndrewsTorture Chamber Your government refers to... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2019 LOVE & SEX, SEXUALITY

• Diary #492

  

  Last Tuesday night I went with Lorelei to see a new musical of Mrs. Doubtfire; I’ve never seen the original Robin Williams vehicle but I was familiar with the... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2019 LOVE & SEX, SEXUALITY