Location: Bus stop at N. Capitol and Massachusetts Ave. NE (Union Station) Time: Evening Rush Hour (3:30pm-7:30pm) A clearly mentally ill man was muttering to himself and wandering around the bus stop at N. Capitol and Mass. I walked past him to wait for my bus and he tried to lift up my skirt. I dodged, but he […]
Location: N St SE Time: Evening Rush Hour (3:30pm-7:30pm) After reading a post on here about one girl’s street harassment for a week, I felt that it was only fitting to write about my experiences this week. Monday, Oct 28; walking down Half St SE & N St SE (in front of the Nationals stadium) Group of teens […]
Just how many times do you have to say “no?” By Lindsey A few months ago, my friend Janine and I went out in Dupont. I had a great time eating, drinking and dancing, but there were definitely certain things I could’ve done without. When I got on the metro a guy got up and moved […]
Location: 13th & Irving NW DC (Columbia Heights) Time: Night (7:30pm-12am) I was walking home from the Metro along Irving St. I saw a man up ahead stop his bicycle and pull at his jeans. I thought he was just adjusting himself to be more comfortable on his bike. As he was biking past me I saw […]
Location: Mt. Vernon Square/Convention Center Metro Station Time: Evening Rush Hour (3:30pm-7:30pm) I was getting off the train at the Mt. Vernon Square/Convention Center stop for a train headed towards Greenbelt. I had headphones on, but I saw a man gesturing at me. In a break between songs, I heard him say, “That’s a nice dress.” I […]