We know from our work, the experiences we receive, and comments that there are some amazing male allies in DC. Are you one of them? Help us understand how to best reach boys and men and engage them in the fight against street harassment by taking this short survey from fellow anti- street harassment activist, […]
It looks like NYC beat us, again. Can you imagine a world when the DC Council takes time to hear our complaints about WMATA, MPD collects and shares the number of sexual harassment and assaults that happen on the Metro, and figure out substantive ways to address the problem? [pause] [pause] Yeah. Neither can we. […]
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Yesterday’s story reminded us of a conference we attended a few years ago where Jackson Katz was the keynote speaker. Katz is a well-known activist in the anti-violence movement, primarily due to his research with males on gender based violence. During the introductory remarks, he said that for most men, it is hard to understand […]
We wanted to know if and how WMATA plans to address sexual harassment on the DC trains and buses. So we asked during their “Metro LunchTalk Online” with General Manager John Catoe. Us: We have heard multiple sexual harassment stories occurring on the Metro trains and buses. Check out http:hollabackdc.wordpress.com for more information. Does WMATA […]