INTERVIEW: SBS speaks to a US sex worker who shares her fears around women's rights ahead of the election

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US Sex worker Amelia Dixon Source: Supplied

Fears around women's rights in the United States have entered the conversation once again as the nation approaches an election. In 2022, Roe v Wade, a bill protecting the constitutional right to abortion, was overturned by the Supreme Court - 3 of the judges behind this majority decision were appointed by Trump during his presidency. Meanwhile, former president Donald Trump has frequently been condemned for his behaviour against women, with a 27th woman recently coming forward with allegations of sexual abuse.In this Weekend One on One interview, SBS's Catriona Stirrat speaks with US sex worker Amelia Lynn, who says while she will place her vote behind Kamala Harris, there are also questions around what her presidency might mean for sex workers in the country


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