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Apr 23, 2019

This Photographer Turned Experiences Of Sexual Harassment On Metro Into Art

“These stories are real, and our society needs to do better about how to handle them,” said “Underground” Photographer Margaret Wroblewski.

Aug 24, 2017

A Tense Street Harassment Speakout In Bellevue Leads To A Tentative Agreement

“It was a struggle, but that’s why it’s called the struggle.”

Feb 22, 2017

New Bill Would Require Training For D.C. Employees To Stop Street Harassment

“We want our public spaces to feel safe,” says Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau.

Jun 02, 2016

Man Arrested For Groping Woman On Metro Platform

At the L’Enfant Plaza station last night.

Feb 10, 2016

Metro Commits To New Wave Of Anti-Harassment Ads

Advocates against sexual harassment say WMATA has been a great partner.

Feb 09, 2016

Video: Women Catcalling Dogs Show The Insanity Of Street Harassment

The video was created by D.C.-based, digital content firm Miau Miaou Productions.

Dec 07, 2015

Woman Arrested In Twerking Attack Gets Six Months Probation

The other woman still has not been arrested.

Dec 03, 2015

Victims Speak Out At D.C. Council’s First-Ever Roundtable On Street Harassment

WMATA has set a good example for raising awareness, activists say.

Jun 03, 2014

Gay, Bisexual And Queer Men From D.C. Shares Street Harassment Stories

The stories are part of a larger study on street harassment.

Jun 11, 2013

Survey: 17 Percent of Respondents ‘Hardly Ever’ Feel Safe Using Public Transportation Alone

In order to launch a late night ride service, Collective Action for Safe Spaces created a survey to find out how safe Washingtonians feel using different modes of transportation.

 
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