Chris Hedges, Julie Bindel on the Movement to Legalize Prostitution (Video)
The Truthdig columnist sits down with the activist, who argues that the international movement to legalize prostitution has been an "unmitigated disaster."
In this week’s episode of “On Contact,” host and Truthdig columnist Chris Hedges sits down with activist Julie Bindel. The two discuss the international movement to legalize prostitution, which Bindel calls an “unmitigated disaster” in countries such as the Netherlands.
Watch the full interview in the player above.
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