Adult industry professional Siouxsie Q has urged industry participants and consumers to vote in the upcoming November 5 election, citing potential threats to adult entertainment from proposed policies. Siouxsie Q highlighted the importance of collective action, referencing past successful campaigns against legislation impacting the industry.

Election Stakes for Adult Entertainment

Siouxsie Q, an adult entertainment professional with over a decade of experience in front of and behind the camera, emphasized the critical nature of the November 5 election for those involved in and consuming adult entertainment. Siouxsie Q, who is also the reigning XBIZ Gay Director of the Year alongside collaborator Michael Vegas, stated that the outcomes of federal, state, and local elections consistently affect the lives and livelihoods of individuals in the adult entertainment sector.

According to Siouxsie Q, this election carries higher stakes than any other in her lifetime. The Heritage Foundation, identified as a conservative think tank, has developed a document titled “Project 2025.” This 900-plus-page document proposes policies that, if enacted by candidates supported by the organization, would "gut free speech, bodily autonomy and human rights." Siouxsie Q also stated that these policies would "outlaw adult entertainment and criminalize those who create it." This makes the election "personal" for industry workers, consumers, and supporters.

Strategies for Engagement

Siouxsie Q outlined several strategies for adult entertainment professionals and supporters to engage in the democratic process. One primary recommendation is to ensure voter registration is current. Siouxsie Q advised checking registration status at vote.org and registering for an absentee ballot if traveling or living abroad on Election Day. Developing a voting plan, including identifying a polling station and transportation, was also suggested. Early voting, where permitted, was encouraged to avoid lines on November 5, with some states allowing voting up to 40-50 days prior.

Beyond individual voting, Siouxsie Q advocated for spreading awareness about voting, particularly to those who may face challenges, such as individuals with felony convictions or those who are incarcerated, as many may still be eligible to vote. Siouxsie Q encouraged open discourse about elections and using personal platforms to educate and inspire others about relevant issues.

For informed decision-making, Siouxsie Q recommended conducting personal research and utilizing local voter guides that align with individual beliefs. Nonpartisan resources like Vote411.org were mentioned for personalized information on local races, candidate forums, and debates. Siouxsie Q also suggested organizing social gatherings with friends to research candidates and complete ballots together, describing it as a way to reduce pressure and make the process more enjoyable, while also learning about adjacent counties and districts.

Accountability and Advocacy

Siouxsie Q stressed the importance of holding elected officials accountable beyond Election Day. Siouxsie Q noted that legislators work year-round and encouraged lobbying them and providing critical feedback. Siouxsie Q highlighted that adult entertainers, often working outside typical business hours, may have unique opportunities to attend hearings and constituent hours to ensure politicians fulfill campaign promises.

Siouxsie Q recounted personal experience from 2018, when she organized and participated in a nationwide lobbying day involving adult industry workers. During this event, participants visited the offices of elected officials, including then-California Senator Kamala Harris, who is now the current Democratic presidential candidate and Vice President. Siouxsie Q mentioned taking a photo with Harris's aide and delivering literature detailing industry concerns. Siouxsie Q emphasized that these "little things" can create significant impact.

Siouxsie Q is an avid advocate for industry rights, engaging in culture journalism and writing about community issues. Siouxsie Q works with organizations such as Free Speech Coalition, PASS, APAC, and the ACLU.

Key Facts

  • Siouxsie Q is an adult entertainment professional and the reigning XBIZ Gay Director of the Year.
  • The November 5 election is highlighted as critical for the adult entertainment industry.
  • The Heritage Foundation's "Project 2025" is a 900-plus-page document that proposes policies that would "outlaw adult entertainment and criminalize those who create it."
  • Siouxsie Q worked to defeat California’s Proposition 60 in 2016, a campaign that was outspent nearly 10 to 1 but won by over a million votes.
  • Siouxsie Q participated in a nationwide lobbying day in 2018, visiting the office of then-California Senator Kamala Harris.
  • Siouxsie Q works with organizations including Free Speech Coalition, PASS, APAC, and the ACLU.