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Sex Work Classifieds Site Backpage Wins Small Victory in Appeals Court
Backpage, a website where escorts frequently post classified ads, just won an injunction against a county sheriff with aims to shut them down. This isn't only a victory for Backpage; it's a victory for the first amendment.
Susan Elizabeth Shepard
12.12.15
Tech
Vigilante Sheriff Violated First Amendment in Attacking Sex Ads Site Backpage
The ruling has implications for sex workers and victims of payment blockades like WikiLeaks.
Sarah Jeong
12.2.15
News
Sex Worker Advocates Say Sheriff's Backpage.com Fight Is ‘Wrong Approach’
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart's effort to shutdown Backpage.com has upset sex worker advocates who argue that online ad services help keep them safe.
Colleen Curry
7.30.15

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Meet Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, the Man Who Runs America's Largest Mental Healthcare Provider
When Sheriff Dart took over the Cook County Jail, he didn’t expect that he would eventually be responsible for administering what has become the largest mental healthcare provider in the country.
Danny Gold
4.7.15