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Legalizing Prostitution: Lessons from the Netherlands

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22.03.2026

In Edmonton, a horrifying pattern has persisted for decades: a serial killer targeting mostly First Nations women, many of them involved in sex work. Their bodies have been found dumped around the city, highlighting the extreme vulnerability of women in the underground sex trade. This tragedy illustrates a simple truth: when prostitution is illegal, women are left unprotected, and it becomes much harder to track criminals or prevent abuse.

I first saw legal prostitution up close when I was 19, visiting the Red Light District in Amsterdam with my cousin. I remember walking past a window and seeing a woman sitting there, openly offering her services. What struck me most was........

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