When will prostitution become legalized in the US?

Who owns our bodies? I think, we do. ... Some feminists say sex work must be outlawed because prostitutes are exploited. Julie Bindel of Justice for Women says, .... Studies in the U.S. and Australia show reduced violence and fewer health risks among prostitutes where sex work is legal. read more

The prostitution trade in the United States is estimated to generate $14 billion a year. A 2012 report by Fondation Scelles indicated that there were an estimated 1 million prostitutes in the U.S. John schools. John schools are programs aimed towards the rehabilitation of purchasers of prostitution. read more

Of all the prostitution business in Nevada, only about 10% is legal, and 90% of illegal prostitution occurs in Las Vegas. Legal prostitution in Nevada grosses about $75 million per year while illegal prostitution in the Las Vegas area grosses about $5 billion per year. read more

Prostitution is also illegal in the United States, except in some parts of Nevada. The spread of sexually transmitted diseases, such as HIV/AIDS, and increased risk of sexual exploitation, violence, and trafficking are the most disconcerting issues why some countries choose to keep it illegal. read more