prostitution

Japan cracks down on vice clubs forcing women customers into sex work

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Police in Japan have confirmed the arrest of four men on charges of forcibly recruiting victims into the sex industry abroad, following raids on 729 “host clubs” accused of preying on women customers, charging them exorbitant amounts and coercing them into prostitution to pay off their debts. Activists applauded the police action, but said authorities … Read more

Colorado House advances two name-change bills after lengthy debate

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Two bills allowing transgender and nonbinary Coloradans to more easily use their preferred names cleared the House on Friday after anti-transgender rhetoric from Republican lawmakers spread debate and votes over multiple days. The two Democrat-backed measures — HB24-1071 and HB24-1039 — have led to hours of tense debate in the House over the past week, … Read more