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Location: P Street NW and 14th (Logan Circle) Time: Morning Rush Hour (5am-9:30am) In this instance, a panhandler who had called out to me before decided to follow me from his spot in front of the hardware store to my office (from P and 14th NW to Rhode Island and 14th NW), staying behind/beside me while asking […]

How one day when I was 17 led me to stop being silent and start speaking out against street harassment. By Lauren McEwen I was 17, and I’d spent the perfect day with my then-boyfriend for his birthday. After a while, it was time for him to go meet his family for birthday dinner. He didn’t […]

Toma nuestra encuestra en espanol. At Collective Action for Safe Spaces (CASS), we have much love for each and every member of our active and informed community who contributes to the blog, engages with us on social media and rolls up their sleeves to lend a hand. Whether you’re an active contributor or a quiet […]

Location:  5th and Mass Avenue NW, DC Time: Night (7:30pm-12am) I was walking from my house to the Gallery Place Metro Station. I had to stop at the corner of 5th and Mass until the light changed. A teenager (probably between the ages of 16-18) asked me if I had a dollar. I usually dont give out […]

Location:  Belcrest Rd, Maryland Time: Evening Rush Hour (3:30pm-7:30pm) Within a half mile walk to the gym, I was catcalled and whistled at 7 times. One car decided to pull over and follow me as I was walking, going about 5mph and making kissy noises out the window, holding up traffic. After about 30 seconds I told […]