Posts by Holly Kearl — Guest Contributor
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WMATA taking steps to curb sexual harassment
After advocates testified a year ago about sexual harassment on Metrorail and Metrobus, blogs like GGW covered the issue, and members of the public submitted many stories. After some initial resistance when we brought up the topic, WMATA formed a task force last March to address sexual harassment on its system. Despite the glacial speed government agencies sometimes work,… Keep reading…
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WMATA takes action to fight sexual harassment
Just 2 weeks after advocates and members of the public testified about sexual harassment to a DC Council oversight hearing, WMATA has taken concrete steps to address the problem. WMATA officials invited representatives from Collective Action for Safe Spaces (CASS)/Holla Back DC! to a meeting on the issue. We had low expectations going into the meeting because in the preceding… Keep reading…
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End sexual harassment on Metro
Unwanted sexual comments, indecent exposure, groping, and public masturbation: sexual harassment happens often on transit in DC. Local grassroots activist group Collective Action for Safe Spaces (CASS)/Holla Back DC! has been tracking and speaking out on this issue for 3 years. Of the hundreds of stories of public sexual harassment submitted to their blog, 30% take place… Keep reading…