Jessica Van Meir 🩵
@jessicavanmeir.bsky.social
PhD Candidate at Harvard Kennedy School. Socialist feminist. Studying sex work, informal labor, Latin America. ☂️ Cofounder of @mintstars.bsky.social & @bostonswac.bsky.social
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I’ve created this starter pack of sex workers’ rights & anti-trafficking activists, researchers, & journalists! Please comment anyone else I should include.
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I’m excited to be presenting at the National Women’s Studies Association Conference this week! @theenwsa.bsky.social
I’ll be presenting, “‘It’s Not Easy:’ How Sex Workers in Ecuador and Argentina Feel About Selling Sex,” on the panel “Challenging Gender Imperialism in 2025” on Friday at 11:30.
I’ll be presenting, “‘It’s Not Easy:’ How Sex Workers in Ecuador and Argentina Feel About Selling Sex,” on the panel “Challenging Gender Imperialism in 2025” on Friday at 11:30.
November 10, 2025 at 4:26 AM
I’m excited to be presenting at the National Women’s Studies Association Conference this week! @theenwsa.bsky.social
I’ll be presenting, “‘It’s Not Easy:’ How Sex Workers in Ecuador and Argentina Feel About Selling Sex,” on the panel “Challenging Gender Imperialism in 2025” on Friday at 11:30.
I’ll be presenting, “‘It’s Not Easy:’ How Sex Workers in Ecuador and Argentina Feel About Selling Sex,” on the panel “Challenging Gender Imperialism in 2025” on Friday at 11:30.
every time I teach I feel like this
October 30, 2025 at 1:32 AM
every time I teach I feel like this
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re: No King’s Day discourse I have two main things: (1) protests work but not how people think (ie, as a way to get someone in power to “do something”); and (2) it is not at all important that the people mobilizing in protest, especially if they are new to the game, know that
October 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
re: No King’s Day discourse I have two main things: (1) protests work but not how people think (ie, as a way to get someone in power to “do something”); and (2) it is not at all important that the people mobilizing in protest, especially if they are new to the game, know that
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This weekend, we reached ~25 people with our street outreach at Mass & Cass, giving out feminine products, condoms & lube, water, snacks, underwear, socks, and makeup.
It was harder to find people this week, as the police have been cracking down lately and pushing people into hiding.
It was harder to find people this week, as the police have been cracking down lately and pushing people into hiding.
September 18, 2025 at 4:09 AM
This weekend, we reached ~25 people with our street outreach at Mass & Cass, giving out feminine products, condoms & lube, water, snacks, underwear, socks, and makeup.
It was harder to find people this week, as the police have been cracking down lately and pushing people into hiding.
It was harder to find people this week, as the police have been cracking down lately and pushing people into hiding.
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In Memoriam
Mala Htun (1969-2025)
Mala Htun made a major impact on the study of women, gender, and politics as a scholar, teacher, mentor, and advocate. To honor her contributions, we have ungated access to her articles until the end of February 2025.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Mala Htun (1969-2025)
Mala Htun made a major impact on the study of women, gender, and politics as a scholar, teacher, mentor, and advocate. To honor her contributions, we have ungated access to her articles until the end of February 2025.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
In Memoriam
Welcome to Cambridge Core
www.cambridge.org
January 30, 2025 at 1:17 PM
In Memoriam
Mala Htun (1969-2025)
Mala Htun made a major impact on the study of women, gender, and politics as a scholar, teacher, mentor, and advocate. To honor her contributions, we have ungated access to her articles until the end of February 2025.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Mala Htun (1969-2025)
Mala Htun made a major impact on the study of women, gender, and politics as a scholar, teacher, mentor, and advocate. To honor her contributions, we have ungated access to her articles until the end of February 2025.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Slightly diminish a book
A Tale of Two Unincorporated Municipalities
A Tale of Two Unincorporated Municipalities
Slightly diminish a book
1983
1983
Slightly diminish a book.
Moby Glans
Moby Glans
September 8, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Slightly diminish a book
A Tale of Two Unincorporated Municipalities
A Tale of Two Unincorporated Municipalities
Slightly diminish a book
Crime and a Slap on the Wrist
Crime and a Slap on the Wrist
Slightly diminish a book
1983
1983
Slightly diminish a book.
Moby Glans
Moby Glans
September 8, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Slightly diminish a book
Crime and a Slap on the Wrist
Crime and a Slap on the Wrist
we need Bubbles to save us from Ron DeSantis
August 22, 2025 at 11:41 PM
we need Bubbles to save us from Ron DeSantis
i hope this email finds you
August 15, 2025 at 12:34 AM
i hope this email finds you
what if we start a new political party called the Frat Party
August 7, 2025 at 8:04 PM
what if we start a new political party called the Frat Party
My best friend and his husband, both of whom are trans men, are in the running for America’s Favorite Couple!
It would be amazing to see a trans couple win this kind of recognition right now. Can you give them a vote? 🩵🩷
They’re currently in 2nd place!
americasfavcouple.org/2025/caius-a...
It would be amazing to see a trans couple win this kind of recognition right now. Can you give them a vote? 🩵🩷
They’re currently in 2nd place!
americasfavcouple.org/2025/caius-a...
Vote for Caius & Devon as America's Favorite Couple!
One couple will appear in an advertorial in Variety and take home $20,000.
americasfavcouple.org
August 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
My best friend and his husband, both of whom are trans men, are in the running for America’s Favorite Couple!
It would be amazing to see a trans couple win this kind of recognition right now. Can you give them a vote? 🩵🩷
They’re currently in 2nd place!
americasfavcouple.org/2025/caius-a...
It would be amazing to see a trans couple win this kind of recognition right now. Can you give them a vote? 🩵🩷
They’re currently in 2nd place!
americasfavcouple.org/2025/caius-a...
The politics around sex work in Colombia are 🤯. President Petro is fighting with his Vice President and Minister of Equality over his decision to appoint a former porn actor to an important ministry position.
He leverages their race to criticize them for discriminating against a sex worker.
He leverages their race to criticize them for discriminating against a sex worker.
During a cabinet meeting, President Gustavo Petro of Colombia said "No black man is going to tell me we have to exclude a porn actor" to his Equality Minister.
July 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The politics around sex work in Colombia are 🤯. President Petro is fighting with his Vice President and Minister of Equality over his decision to appoint a former porn actor to an important ministry position.
He leverages their race to criticize them for discriminating against a sex worker.
He leverages their race to criticize them for discriminating against a sex worker.
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We testified at Cambridge city counsel to educate on the needs of sex workers in the city, emphasizing decriminalization so that workers can seek help without fear of arrest when they are victims of a crime. When sex workers are safer, we are all safer. 💞
www.cambridgeday.com/2025/06/24/d...
www.cambridgeday.com/2025/06/24/d...
July 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
We testified at Cambridge city counsel to educate on the needs of sex workers in the city, emphasizing decriminalization so that workers can seek help without fear of arrest when they are victims of a crime. When sex workers are safer, we are all safer. 💞
www.cambridgeday.com/2025/06/24/d...
www.cambridgeday.com/2025/06/24/d...
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This week was International Whore’s Day! ☂️
In honor of all the sex workers who’ve fought for their rights, we’re asking you to write to your Massachusetts legislators to ask them to co-sponsor these bills for sex workers’ safety.
Go to bit.ly/SupportMASexWorkers 💕
In honor of all the sex workers who’ve fought for their rights, we’re asking you to write to your Massachusetts legislators to ask them to co-sponsor these bills for sex workers’ safety.
Go to bit.ly/SupportMASexWorkers 💕
June 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
This week was International Whore’s Day! ☂️
In honor of all the sex workers who’ve fought for their rights, we’re asking you to write to your Massachusetts legislators to ask them to co-sponsor these bills for sex workers’ safety.
Go to bit.ly/SupportMASexWorkers 💕
In honor of all the sex workers who’ve fought for their rights, we’re asking you to write to your Massachusetts legislators to ask them to co-sponsor these bills for sex workers’ safety.
Go to bit.ly/SupportMASexWorkers 💕
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What are the costs of Trump and Rubio’s destruction of USAID?
Sexual violence, human trafficking, fatal stampedes, malnourished children, shootings in refugee camps.
@propublica.org reports on memos from inside our own government on the damage we are doing.
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
Sexual violence, human trafficking, fatal stampedes, malnourished children, shootings in refugee camps.
@propublica.org reports on memos from inside our own government on the damage we are doing.
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
Death, Sexual Violence and Human Trafficking: Fallout From U.S. Aid Withdrawal Hits the World’s Most Fragile Locations
Exclusive State Department records show: As the Trump administration abandons its humanitarian commitments, diplomats are reporting that the cuts have led to violence and instability while undermining...
www.propublica.org
May 28, 2025 at 8:21 PM
What are the costs of Trump and Rubio’s destruction of USAID?
Sexual violence, human trafficking, fatal stampedes, malnourished children, shootings in refugee camps.
@propublica.org reports on memos from inside our own government on the damage we are doing.
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
Sexual violence, human trafficking, fatal stampedes, malnourished children, shootings in refugee camps.
@propublica.org reports on memos from inside our own government on the damage we are doing.
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
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I have a huge request for my readers: Trump's tax and spending bill will be moving through the Senate. Senators can invoke the Byrd Rule to try to remove the anti-trans Medicaid ban and EHB changes.
You can find and call your senator here and ask them to do that.
Please share as well.
You can find and call your senator here and ask them to do that.
Please share as well.
U.S. Senate: Contacting U.S. Senators
www.senate.gov
May 29, 2025 at 4:52 AM
I have a huge request for my readers: Trump's tax and spending bill will be moving through the Senate. Senators can invoke the Byrd Rule to try to remove the anti-trans Medicaid ban and EHB changes.
You can find and call your senator here and ask them to do that.
Please share as well.
You can find and call your senator here and ask them to do that.
Please share as well.
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Ryan walked so Pedro can strut
May 25, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Ryan walked so Pedro can strut
pedro pascal memes are the new ryan gosling hey girl memes
May 24, 2025 at 10:22 PM
pedro pascal memes are the new ryan gosling hey girl memes
Can’t wait to speak on this panel for the launch of a new report on working conditions on adult platforms!
I’ll discuss what we’ve done at @mintstars.bsky.social to offer better conditions for adult creators. Major props to Fairwork for including sex workers in their review of platform labor!
I’ll discuss what we’ve done at @mintstars.bsky.social to offer better conditions for adult creators. Major props to Fairwork for including sex workers in their review of platform labor!
Are you joining us tomorrow?
We’re launching our new report on online sex work—OnlyFans, Chaturbate, AdultWork & more.
📅 May 15 | 2PM BST
🔗 wzb-eu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
See you there?
#Fairwork #SexWorkIsWork #WorkerRights #GigEconomy
We’re launching our new report on online sex work—OnlyFans, Chaturbate, AdultWork & more.
📅 May 15 | 2PM BST
🔗 wzb-eu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
See you there?
#Fairwork #SexWorkIsWork #WorkerRights #GigEconomy
May 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Can’t wait to speak on this panel for the launch of a new report on working conditions on adult platforms!
I’ll discuss what we’ve done at @mintstars.bsky.social to offer better conditions for adult creators. Major props to Fairwork for including sex workers in their review of platform labor!
I’ll discuss what we’ve done at @mintstars.bsky.social to offer better conditions for adult creators. Major props to Fairwork for including sex workers in their review of platform labor!
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Find our Co-Founder, @jessicavanmeir.bsky.social, speaking on the Fairwork Sexwork panel 5/15 @ 10am EST, discussing and examining working conditions for online SWs and what mainstream platforms can do to improve SW rights.
🔗 below to register to the Zoom Webinar!
🔗 below to register to the Zoom Webinar!
May 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Find our Co-Founder, @jessicavanmeir.bsky.social, speaking on the Fairwork Sexwork panel 5/15 @ 10am EST, discussing and examining working conditions for online SWs and what mainstream platforms can do to improve SW rights.
🔗 below to register to the Zoom Webinar!
🔗 below to register to the Zoom Webinar!
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Our member @jessicavanmeir.bsky.social had a letter published in the @bostonglobe.com yesterday!
Criminalizing clients puts us in danger - when clients are scared of arrest, we have fewer clients to choose from and have to lower our prices or accept dangerous clients who we would otherwise refuse.
Criminalizing clients puts us in danger - when clients are scared of arrest, we have fewer clients to choose from and have to lower our prices or accept dangerous clients who we would otherwise refuse.
May 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Our member @jessicavanmeir.bsky.social had a letter published in the @bostonglobe.com yesterday!
Criminalizing clients puts us in danger - when clients are scared of arrest, we have fewer clients to choose from and have to lower our prices or accept dangerous clients who we would otherwise refuse.
Criminalizing clients puts us in danger - when clients are scared of arrest, we have fewer clients to choose from and have to lower our prices or accept dangerous clients who we would otherwise refuse.
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Are you 18-34 and have engaged in sexual acts for financial compensation?
We’ve just learned of this research study by @laragerassi.bsky.social which will pay you a $75 gift card in exchange for a one hour interview!
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We’ve just learned of this research study by @laragerassi.bsky.social which will pay you a $75 gift card in exchange for a one hour interview!
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April 21, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Are you 18-34 and have engaged in sexual acts for financial compensation?
We’ve just learned of this research study by @laragerassi.bsky.social which will pay you a $75 gift card in exchange for a one hour interview!
uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
We’ve just learned of this research study by @laragerassi.bsky.social which will pay you a $75 gift card in exchange for a one hour interview!
uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
The Trump administration is canceling funds for human trafficking prevention.
April 17, 2025 at 3:06 AM
The Trump administration is canceling funds for human trafficking prevention.
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Since the recent news about the Cambridge/Watertown brothel case, we’ve been calling for the public to listen to migrant sex workers.
This Saturday, you can! Join us for the launch of #NotYourRescueProject book, with leaders from Asian migrant sex worker collective Butterfly.
This Saturday, you can! Join us for the launch of #NotYourRescueProject book, with leaders from Asian migrant sex worker collective Butterfly.
April 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Since the recent news about the Cambridge/Watertown brothel case, we’ve been calling for the public to listen to migrant sex workers.
This Saturday, you can! Join us for the launch of #NotYourRescueProject book, with leaders from Asian migrant sex worker collective Butterfly.
This Saturday, you can! Join us for the launch of #NotYourRescueProject book, with leaders from Asian migrant sex worker collective Butterfly.
Pleased to have spoken with @wgbh.org on behalf of @bostonswac.bsky.social about the Cambridge/Watertown brothel case, and what policies will support the health and safety of sex workers in Massachusetts.
We hope the recent discussions around the Cambridge/Watertown brothels can help bring greater attention to the needs of sex workers in our community.
We spoke with @wgbh.org about the bills we’ve put forward to support sex workers’ rights.
www.wgbh.org/news/politic...
We spoke with @wgbh.org about the bills we’ve put forward to support sex workers’ rights.
www.wgbh.org/news/politic...
Sex workers, allies speak out as details of brothel scandal emerge
Supporters hope lawmakers will consider sex work decriminalization bills this session.
www.wgbh.org
March 28, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Pleased to have spoken with @wgbh.org on behalf of @bostonswac.bsky.social about the Cambridge/Watertown brothel case, and what policies will support the health and safety of sex workers in Massachusetts.