Last weekend, while inspiring young people were speaking out and marching to end gun violence, our crew was in Chicago learning about community accountability processes from 20+ year activist and consultant Shira Hassan of the Just Practice Collaborative. In the training, Shira described community accountability as an antibiotic for gendered violence – the way we […]
Here at CASS, we know that language matters. We know that impact matters more than intent. We also know that if we want to build a safe community that supports people in taking responsibility to change their harmful behaviors, then we have to resist the urge to dispose of people when they make a mistake. Last […]
Mark your calendars, and find something looney to wear! On Monday, April 23rd, join Collective Action for Safe Spaces to celebrate our work together over the past year to build safe public spaces for everyone. We’re especially proud of the work we’ve accomplished to make bars in DC safer — which is why we’re hosting this year’s […]
The following is a first-hand account of one Rethink Masculinity student’s experience recognizing and unlearning toxic masculinity. The author has chosen to remain anonymous. Sign up for the next Rethink Masculinity class here. I don’t have the highest opinion of myself, which has developed into an almost chronic sense of insecurity. I find myself constantly […]
We don’t know about you, but we’re extremely ready to say goodbye to 2017. This year, we’ve seen our community’s resilience and strength put to the test, and together we rose to the challenge. Here’s a look back at what we accomplished through collective action in 2017: 20 new bars joined the Safe Bar Collective […]