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Melissa Harris-Perry Recounts the Fear of a Near-Attack in Iowa
A guy approached her muttering about “Nazi Germany” and she did the right thing—listen to her gut.
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Janese Talton-Jackson's Murder Reminds Me That Entitlement Kills
The 29-year-old mother was murdered after she rebuffed a stranger's advances in a bar. That tragic story reminds me how often people feel entitled to my body. Even friends sometimes deny my selfhood by saying they wish I wasn't a lesbian, so they could date me.
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A New Website Helps Bystanders Support Victims of Online Harassment
One in four young women have been stalked online. Now, Hollaback is trying to make the internet safer.
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An A-Z Guide to Being a Muslim Ally
In the face of rising Islamophobia, a Muslim American writer shares 26 things you can do to help.
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CHVRCHES' Lauren Mayberry Talks Self-Care, Emo Music, and Dealing With Douchebags
In an industry where everyone has an opinion about her look and sound, Lauren Mayberry is standing her ground.
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Dear Filmmakers: Stalking is Not Romantic
Baahubali is a new astoundingly popular Indian film—and it's about a hero who harasses a woman into falling in love.
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"The Smart Girl's Guide to Privacy" is a Practical Look at Gender and Online Privacy
Violet Blue is a journalist who sniffs out interesting stories about technology, controversy, and identity.
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5 Innovative Ways to Fight Street Harassment
While street harassment remains a huge problem, this is the largest year yet for this movement to change the culture around our public spaces.
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The Artist Behind the "Stop Telling Women to Smile" Street Art Has Big Plans
“I am not public space.”
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3 Ways Straight Dudes Can Help End Street Harassment
More than 80 percent of women experience gender-based street harassment.
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