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Woodhull Freedom Foundation
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Freedom doesn’t defend itself. But you can.
We believe in a world where human rights are protected.
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We are pleased to announce that our President & CEO, @riccilevy.bsky.social, has been named a nominee for the adult industry’s premier career awards program, the XBIZ Exec Awards, as Community Figure of the Year. Congratulations! 🎉
A photo of Ricci Levy is featured against a blue and white background. It says, "Congratulations on your nomination! Ricci Levy Community Figure of the Year." The XBIZ awards logo is in the bottom left corner of the graphic.
November 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Today is election day! We hope you're making your way to the polls today.

Need info on your local election? Visit vote.org ➡️ www.vote.org
A blue banner with a graphic with a checkmark and the word "vote" underneath it. It reads, "Today is Election Day! Voting is one way we can stand up for human rights! Get out to the polls today! There are neon green stripes at the top of the image.
November 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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This morning, we sent a letter to Wisconsin Senators considering SB 130, another bill that would violate our free speech and privacy rights by mandating online age verification!
October 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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🚨 Online censorship is accelerating—and it’s reshaping the adult industry.

Tomorrow, join Aylo & @riccilevy.bsky.social for a Community Panel on what’s at stake and what comes next.

📅 12pm PT | 3pm ET
👉 Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/aylo-woodh...
A promotional graphic with a dark blue gradient background announces an online event. At the top are the logos of Aylo and the Woodhull Freedom Foundation. Large white bold text in the center reads: “Community Panel: Navigating the New Age of Online Censorship.” Below, smaller text states: “September 30, 2025 – 12 PM PST / 3 PM EST.” The design uses clean modern fonts with a glowing border around the main title.
September 29, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Our elected officials have been working to strip away our sexual freedom rights lately. But voters have the power to check them! ✋🏻🛑

Ricci Levy & Political Strategist Chris Cormier Maggiano will be live on September 9 at 12 pm ET to talk all things voting.

Join us live:
Graphic promoting The Freedom Forum: Taking It to the Polls. At the top are photos of Ricci Levy and Chris Cormier Maggiano with their names in pink text. Large white and red text reads “The Freedom Forum: Taking It to the Polls.” Below, pink and white text says “📺 Live on YouTube – September 9 at 12 pm ET.” The background is dark blue with small dots, and the lower right corner features the Statue of Liberty outlined in bright pink with her torch glowing. At the bottom are the Woodhull Freedom Foundation and Freedom Forum logos.
September 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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We have a jam-packed lineup of programs coming at you this month!

📅 Mark your calendars for live discussions, enlightening talks, and celebrations we’ve planned in honor of Sexual Freedom Month!
A bright green graphic with blue text boxes announces “Sexual Freedom Month Events.” The left side has a rainbow-colored “LIVE” icon, and the right side shows a red YouTube logo with the words “live on.” Events are listed with dates and times in Eastern Time: September 9 at 1 pm ET – Freedom Forum: Taking it to the Polls September 10 at 4 pm ET – shadowban(seggs): social media censorship September 16 at 6 pm ET – What’s Comstock Have To Do With It? September 17 at 12 pm ET – Speech, Sex, and the Slippery Slope of Censorship September 22 at 1 pm ET – Connected but Cautious: Balancing Free Expression and Safety Online September 30 at 12 pm ET – The Past, Present and Future of Sex Ed At the bottom left corner is the Woodhull Freedom Foundation logo in pink, green, and yellow.
September 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Happy Sexual Freedom Month!

All September long, we’re turning up the volume with live talks, expert forums, and celebrations—including a birthday shout-out to our trailblazing namesake, Victoria Woodhull. 🥳🎂

Stay tuned for more info about how to join!
September 1, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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No surprise here: the New York Post is spreading lies and fueling dangerous stigma against sex workers. ❌ We took the liberty of fixing their headline for them.

Attn NY Post, you can get the facts about sex work here➡️ www.woodhullfoundation.org/our-projects...
Graphic with a newspaper-style background. At the top, a headline from the NY Post newspaper reads: “NYC could become a tourism hotspot for sex if socialist Zohran Mamdani becomes mayor, critics warn.” The words “tourism hotspot for sex” and “if socialist Zohran Mamdani becomes mayor, critics warn” are crossed out in red. In the center of the image, large text reads: “Fixed it for you:” Below, the corrected headline says: “NYC could become a safer city for everyone if sex work is decriminalized.” At the bottom is the Woodhull Freedom Foundation logo.
August 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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❌You can’t “choose” to be a sex worker. False!
✅The truth? People choose sex work for many reasons. Just like anyone chooses any job.

Get the facts! ➡️ www.woodhullfoundation.org/fact-checked...
Graphic with a navy blue background and Woodhull Freedom Foundation logo in the top left corner. A pink speech bubble labeled “MYTH” says: “No one chooses sex work – they’re always forced into it.” Below, a green speech bubble labeled “FACT” says: “People choose sex work for the same reasons they choose any job: money, flexibility, autonomy.” A circular stamp graphic reads “Fact checked by Woodhull.”
August 13, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Want to spark conversations about relationship diversity? 🎬

Host a free screening of "Open: A Journey Through Love," a documentary that examines the positive effects of ethical non-monogamy.

Apply: opendocumentaryfilm.com/hostascreening

You'll recognize some familiar faces when watching! 😉
A bold graphic with a retro black film camera silhouette on the left, set against a dark blue background decorated with small yellow stars and subtle movie-themed icons. On the right, in large red letters, the text reads: “HOST A FREE COMMUNITY SCREENING!” Below is the logo for Open: a Journey through Love, followed by black text that says “a new documentary about non-monogamy.” At the bottom, the website OPENDOCUMENTARYFILM.COM is written in pink capital letters. A strip of black-and-white film reel winds across the top-right and bottom-right corners.
August 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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❌Arresting *only* people who pay for sex will end sex trafficking. False!
✅The truth? Criminalizing clients actually makes sex workers LESS safe.

Get the facts! ➡️ www.woodhullfoundation.org/fact-checked...
A colorful infographic with a dark blue and pink background addresses a common misconception about sex trafficking. The top half, labeled "MYTH" in bold pink letters, says: "Arresting people who pay for sex will end sex trafficking." The bottom half, labeled "FACT" in bold pink letters, counters: "In some places, laws criminalizing buyers actually led to an increase in sex trafficking." There is a "Fact Checked by Woodhull" stamp and the Woodhull Freedom Foundation logo in the corner. The design features check marks, crosses, and a curved path to separate the two sections.
August 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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This is the future we're fighting for at Woodhull. ♥️

Thanks for leading the fight@riccilevy.bsky.social.
August 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Victoria led the charge, and we’re continuing the fight in her name!

Join the fight for equality, free speech, and the right to live freely by joining the Vanguard Society. ➡️ woodhull.app.neoncrm.com/forms/monthl...
Graphic with a pink and black color scheme. Top left reads “Victoria Led the Charge—” in bold black text, with an illustrated arrow pointing right. On the top right is a historical, black-and-white portrait of Victoria Woodhull. The bottom half says “Now It’s Our Turn!” in large pink letters. Below, there is a group of four diverse people standing together, suggesting activism and community. A box on the right reads: “Support Woodhull. Join the movement. Monthly donors are the vanguard for equality and free speech. Become a vanguard today!” The Woodhull Freedom Foundation logo is in the lower right.
July 31, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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July is Disability Pride Month! Disability rights = human rights! 🧵
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July 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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On August 19, we continue the conversation about creative resistance with three more trailblazing individuals for the final part of our Summer #Censorship Series live on Zoom! Register ➡️ www.eventbrite.com/e/defying-th...
A promotional graphic features the headline "Defying the Censors! Creative Resistance in the Face of Censorship Part 3!" in bold, colorful text at the top. Below, three circular photos show the event speakers: Reuben Johnson (@sextechnchill), Hale Linnet (@halelinnetart), and Shine Louise Houston (@shinelouise), with their names and social media handles under each image. The background is a muted blue with faint illustrations of art supplies like scissors, brushes, and colored pencils. At the bottom left is the Woodhull Freedom Foundation logo. The event date and time, "8/19 at 1 pm ET," appear in bright green text on the bottom right.
July 22, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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❌ Sex worker rights are not human rights. False!
✅ The truth? Human rights are universal. Period!

Get the facts from Fact Checked by Woodhull. www.woodhullfoundation.org/fact-checked...
A graphic with a pink and navy blue color scheme addresses a common myth and fact about sex work. On the left, a navy blue box labeled "MYTH" in large pink letters contains the statement: “Sex work is immoral and not deserving of protection.” On the right, a navy blue box labeled "FACT" in pink letters states: “Human rights are universal. Sex workers are complex people like everyone else and deserve the same access to safety, survival, and wellbeing!” A stamp reading “Fact Checked by Woodhull” and the Woodhull Freedom Foundation logo appear at the bottom. The background features a large pink question mark and decorative dotted lines connecting the myth and fact sections.
July 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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The Supreme Court ruled in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton. Our statement is coming soon. In the meantime, block 2 pm ET on June 30 on your calendars. We'll be going live on socials to discuss the decision!
A graphic announces a Supreme Court ruling on age verification. The headline reads "BREAKING: Supreme Court Rules on Age Verification!" with an invitation to join a live discussion on June 30 at 2 PM ET. The graphic features photos of Ricci Levy from the Woodhull Freedom Foundation and Larry Walters from Walters Law Group, who are listed as speakers. The lower right corner displays an image of the U.S. Supreme Court building. The Woodhull Freedom Foundation logo appears in the bottom left corner. The design uses a blue background with green accents.
June 27, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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🚨 We’re leveling up: June’s program is now THREE parts! Dive into the bold intersection of activism & free expression. Artists, writers, & advocates are fighting censorship & amplifying voices for sexual freedom.

Ready to join? Register via Eventbrite!
www.woodhullfoundation.org/our-projects...
Graphic with a blue background featuring art supplies like scissors, pencils, and paper clips. At the top, bold white text reads: “Defying the Censors! Creative Resistance in the Face of Censorship.” Below, there are ten circular photos with names and Instagram handles of featured speakers: Carly Pifer (@readaurorre), Laura Torlaschi (@lauraisloading), Reuben Johnson (@sextechnchill), Jiz Lee (@jizlee), Shine Louise Houston (@shineloise), Ada Ada Ada (@ada_ada_ada_art), Lilithfoxx (@TheLilithFoxx), Amari (@adminbyamari.agency), Hale Linnet (@halelinnetart), and Ashley Wang (@smash.wang). At the bottom, three event dates and times are highlighted: Part One on 6/27 at 1 pm ET, Part Two on 7/15 at 2 pm ET, and Part Three on 8/19 at 1 pm ET.
June 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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📚 Meredith breaks down the importance of diversity in literature and how censors have targeted it.

Watch our entire conversation from May’s #Censorship program: youtu.be/Z0t5bXmxwrU?...
June 12, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Resistance is essential! ‪@nadinesmith.bsky.social‬ of ‪@equalityfl.bsky.social‬ joins @riccilevy.bsky.social to discuss the Blueprint for Resistance on June 12 at noon ET.

Let’s fight back—together. bit.ly/4kabxK5
A blue promo graphic for "The Freedom Forum: Blueprint for Resistance on June 12 at 12 pm ET Live on Zoom." There are photos of Ricci Levy and Nadine Smith. The Statue of Liberty is in the bottom corner, outlined in pink.
June 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Que the rainbows - it’s June 1 and officially Pride Month! 🌈

At Woodhull, we know that Pride is not just a celebration, but a powerful call to action in the fight for human rights and sexual freedom.

Queer rights 🟰 human rights, and we won’t stop fighting for everybody’s sexual freedom. ❗❗❗
Photo of Ricci Levy and Mandy Salley. Ricci holds a Pride flag.
June 1, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Censorship and the erasure of LGBTQIA+ voices are not just a policy issue—they are a direct threat to LGBTQIA+ lives, sexual freedom, and fundamental human rights!

We broke it all down last week during our #Censorship program this month. Catch the replay: youtu.be/Z0t5bXmxwrU?...
Graphic promoting a replay of the "Unwritten Harm: May’s Censorship Discussion" hosted by the Woodhull Freedom Foundation. The image features five panelists—Meredith Worthen, Isa Elfers, Emily Drabinski, Mandy Salley, and ASL Interpreter Tracey Huguley—displayed in a grid format above the event title and organization logo. The background is blue with dotted patterns and colorful borders highlighting the panelists.
May 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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❌Sex workers can safely report violence to the police. False!
✅The truth? Sex workers risk serious consequences when seeking help from law enforcement.

Learn more: www.woodhullfoundation.org/fact-checked...
A light pink square features the Fact Checked by Woodhull logo and reads, “Fact. Sex workers face serious consequences when trying to report violence. Like arrests, fines, jail time, and deportation. Criminalization has contributed to unsafe working environments and client-perpetuated violence without consequence.”
May 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Law enforcement is supposed to keep us safe, but does this apply to sex workers? We investigated law enforcement’s approach toward sex workers for our latest Fact Checked.
A dark blue square features light pink shapes and Woodhull’s logo. It reads,” Myth: sex workers can safely report experiences of violence to law enforcement.”
May 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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You’re invited! 🍹✨ Join us for Sip & Spark Change—a virtual happy hour with @RebaTheDiva on May 29, 7 PM EDT. Connect, learn, & spark change with us.
Free to join! Register ➡️ www.eventbrite.com/e/sip-spark-...
May 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM