Decrim NOW! Sex Workers’ Struggle for Safety, Labor Rights, and Bodily Autonomy

Cruel Valentine brings a unique blend of professional expertise and personal insight to their work and advocacy in the sex work and adult entertainment spaces, drawing on experience as a sex worker, attorney, consultant, and longtime activist. They are a champion of decriminalization and equity for sex workers everywhere, emphasizing intersectional and holistic approaches. Valentine’s law practice and consultancy offer pro bono and sliding-scale legal support and business guidance to individuals and small businesses in the arts, entertainment, and adult industries. Lilith Golde has been in the industry for over a decade. She is a harm reductionist, BBW full-service escort, professional Domme, and death and grief care worker. Lilith’s advocacy has impacted Chicago and beyond as a founding member of the Illinois Decrim Coalition and former executive board member of SWOP. Aces Lira is the Senior Manager of State Policy & Advocacy at AFC, advancing HIV/AIDS policy in Illinois through Getting to Zero. He holds dual master’s degrees from Loyola University Chicago and champions intersectional advocacy, decriminalization, child welfare, and migrant aid while expanding access to HIV prevention, treatment, and supportive services. Proud supporter of SPARK