Soho Forum Debate: Melanie Thompson vs. Kaytlin Bailey, 15 September | Event in New York | AllEvents

Soho Forum Debate: Melanie Thompson vs. Kaytlin Bailey

The Soho Forum

Highlights

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025 at 06:30 pm

1.5 hours

The Sheen Center

Starting at USD 12

Date & Location

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm (GMT-04:00)

The Sheen Center

18 Bleecker Street, New York, United States

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About the event

Soho Forum Debate: Melanie Thompson vs. Kaytlin Bailey
Resolution: Paying for sex should be a crime.

About this Event

Resolution: Paying for sex should be a crime.


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For the affirmative: Melanie Thompson is the chief outreach and advocacy officer at the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women (CATW). She is a survivor of sex trafficking and prostitution and is a speaker, activist, and leader in the global fight to end prostitution and commercial sexual exploitation. Melanie sits on several survivor advisory boards and is the host of Exit Wound, a limited podcast series produced by CATW.


For the negative: Kaytlin Bailey is the founder and executive director of Old Pros, a nonprofit media organization creating the conditions to change the status of sex workers in society. She is the host of The Oldest Profession Podcast and the creator of The Oldest Profession, a live show on the history of sex work. Kaytlin’s writing has appeared in a variety of publications, including The Daily Beast, Vice, and Reason magazine.



ALL tickets must be reserved in advance.



Agenda


🕑: 06:00 PM
Doors open
Host: The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture

🕑: 06:30 PM
Meeting convenes
Host: The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture

🕑: 08:00 PM
Reception
Host: Gene Epstein & Hisako Kobayashi's Apartment

Info: 55 Great Jones Street. Food and drink are included with a Reception ticket.


Please note: to attend the reception you must purchase a Debate + Reception ticket.




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Ticket Info

Tickets for Soho Forum Debate: Melanie Thompson vs. Kaytlin Bailey can be booked here.

Ticket type Ticket price
General Admission 24 USD
General Admission + Reception Ticket 34 USD
Student Admission 12 USD
Student Admission + Reception Ticket 20 USD

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The Sheen Center, 18 Bleecker Street, New York, United States
Soho Forum Debate: Melanie Thompson vs. Kaytlin Bailey, 15 September | Event in New York | AllEvents
Soho Forum Debate: Melanie Thompson vs. Kaytlin Bailey
Mon, 15 Sep, 2025 at 06:30 pm
USD 12