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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 […]

Location: Navy Yard Metro Station Time: Evening Rush Hour (3:30pm-7:30pm) I was waiting for the train to Greenbelt after work, when a unkempt man touched my arm. I had headphones on and didn’t see him approach, so I jumped and yelled, “Don’t touch me!” He started swearing at me and yelling, I think because I embarrassed him. […]