<p>In this episode of YAS Podcast, host AM Davies interviews Savannah Sly, a seasoned sex worker and activist affiliated with New Moon. The discussion covers the intricate issues of white supremacy culture, ableism, and the unique challenges faced by marginalized sex workers. Savannah shares her journey into activism, driven by personal experiences with the war on drugs and her immersion into the sex worker advocacy community. The conversation also delves into the historical and current impacts of anti-sex trafficking campaigns fueled by propaganda and moralistic agendas. Savannah highlights the importance of local community organizing, mutual support among sex workers, and the necessity of engaging with various social justice movements to resist fascism effectively. The episode concludes with an overview of New Moon&#39;s initiatives, focusing on philanthropic engagement, financial support for sex worker-led organizations, and capacity-building programs aimed at empowering the sex worker rights movement.</p><p>00:00 The Urgency of Collective Action</p><p>00:33 Welcome to YAS Podcast</p><p>01:34 Introducing Today&#39;s Guest: Savannah Sly</p><p>02:10 Savannah&#39;s Journey into Sex Work</p><p>03:32 The Impact of the War on Drugs</p><p>04:28 Sex Worker Advocacy and Propaganda</p><p>05:44 The Rise of Anti-Sex Trafficking Campaigns</p><p>06:33 The Role of Feminism in the Sex Work Debate</p><p>09:00 Manufactured Hysteria and Its Consequences</p><p>12:08 The Growth of the Sex Worker Rights Movement</p><p>17:19 Challenges in Advocacy and Activism</p><p>19:59 Lessons on White Supremacy Culture</p><p>26:16 Coping with Current Global Challenges</p><p>27:18 Facing Fear and Privilege</p><p>29:06 The Role of Privileged People in Resistance</p><p>30:47 Local Engagement and Political Action</p><p>32:30 Conversations with Trump Supporters</p><p>34:51 Sex Workers&#39; Unique Perspective on Authoritarianism</p><p>42:05 New Moon Network&#39;s Mission and Work</p><p>49:10 Final Thoughts and Call to Action</p><p>Links</p><p><a href="https://politicalresearch.org/2018/08/13/beyond-strange-bedfellows" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Beyond Strange Bedfellows (article)</a></p><p><a href="https://tinyurl.com/3j8vydb8" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture</a></p><p><a href="https://www.newmoonnetwork.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">New Moon Network</a></p><p><a href="https://savannahsly.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Savannah Sly Website</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/yasworkorg/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">YAS Work Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/yaswork.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">YAS Work BlueSky</a></p><p><a href="https://x.com/YASWorkOrg" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">YAS Work Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@YASWorkOrg" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">YAS Work Youtube</a></p><p><br></p>