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It\'s official: Rhode Island is as wrong as the other states
It's official: Indoor prostitution is illegal in Rhode Island. Representative Joanne Giannini acknowledges that prostitution will not go away and adds, "...it means Rhode Island will no longer be a safe haven for pimpin...
The prostitution bill: Out of business, out of a job
It's unfortunate, but it seems like the General Assembly is almost certain to criminalize indoor prostitution. A few members of the House and Senate will vote no, but it will likely pas overwhelmingly. It's unfort...
The Rhode Island prostitution debate
There will be hearings at the State House this week on a bill which would make indoor prostitution illegal. Check out the links below to get some information you might not find in the Providence Journal: ...
Rhode Island prostitution debate mentioned in Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal has published an article about legalized prostitution in Rhode Island. Interestingly, they mention a woman eating popcorn while watching a Korean Movie. She also mentioned how she send...
David Cicilline proposes prostitution ordinance
Providence Mayor David Cicilline has proposed an ordinance which would address indoor prostitution in the city. If passed, those arrested for prostitution would face fines of up to $500 and 30 days in jail. I...
More distortions in Rhode Island prostitution debate
For the life of me, I don't know how Donna Hughes, co-founder of Citizens Against Trafficking, is able to get her distortions published so frequently in newspapers. Her most recent article focuses on all the girls from ...
Providence plans city ordinance to address indoor prostitution
In an attempt to make it look like he is doing something to improve the City of Providence, mayor David Cicilline has formed a group to explore drafting a city ordinance aimed at curtailing indoor prostitution, which is legal...
Press release: Prostitution law reform bills
The following letter was forwarded to me by professor Ronald Weitzer and sent to members of the General Assembly, along with several members of the local media. The letter makes some important distinctions between indoo...
Rhode Island prostitution bill is misguided
As you might know, Rhode Island is currently the only state where prostitution is legal if it occurs indoors (along with some counties in Nevada). The current law is effective, but some representatives, namel...
16 and 17 year olds allowed to work in Rhode Island strip clubs
Believe it or not, it is legal for 16 and 17 year olds to work in strip clubs, as long as they provide a work permit and don't work past 11:30pm. Here is the full text of the law: § 11-9-1 &n...
Prostitution and human trafficking are two separate issues
Today's Providence Journal has a column by Ed Achorn that is so misguided, that it is difficult to figure out where to start. The column criticizes the loophole in Rhode Island law which makes prostitution legal, i...
Law-enforcement officials criticize prostitution bills
Law-enforcement officials are criticizing bills which aim to make indoor prostitution illegal by closing existing loopholes. The House and Senate have each passed different versions of a prostitution bill, but according...
The Rhode Island Sentate votes 35 to 0 to make indoor prostitution illegal
The Rhode Island Senate voted 35 to 0 on a bill which would make indoor prostitution illegal. The bill also includes penalties for landlords who "knowingly" allow prostitution to occur on their property. Landlords...
What Will Happen if Indoor Prostitution is Criminalized?
The Rhode Island Senate recently held a hearing on a bill which would criminalize indoor prostitution. The following letter by Josephine Martell was published in today's Providence Journal and makes some excellent ...
The Rhode Island Senate Holds a Hearing on Prostitution Bill
The Rhode Island Senate heard testimony on a bill (S-5496) which would criminalize indoor prostitution. Among those who testified were employees of some of the brothels/spas who would be put out of business if the legis...
Why Not Ban Brothels and Keep Prostitution Legal?
David Cicilline spoke about his support for making indoor prostitution illegal. It's too bad his argument and his ideas are senseless. If you think I'm wrong, read the article, then read the rest of this post.&nbs...
Rhode Island House Votes to Ban Indoor Prostitution
After failing to make it out of committee for the last 4 years, a vote to ban indoor prostitution made it to a vote before the full house. Unfortunately, representatives voted 62 to 8 to make indoor prostitution il...
