Washington, D.C., and other jurisdictions, should legalize sex work as soon as possible. Sex work is an unfortunate yet constant part of society.
Sex work dates back to 2400 BCE, when Sumerian records indicate that prostitution happened in temple brothels. Across the world now, there are brothels in most countries, some regulated by the government, but most others not.
Sex work will always be a part of society, mostly used by men, although in some instances, like in Amsterdam, women were able to solicit sex from traditionally identified men for a while.
In the United States, certain states have already legalized sex work. Actually, only one state has done so, and is Nevada – home to Las Vegas – the party capital of the country.