When I was in sixth grade, I had to walk a long way home from the bus stop. A few times, men followed me. I ran to a store so […]
Author: Holly Kearl
The Invisible War of Military Women
The Invisible War, a new documentary from Kirby Dick, is pulling back the curtain on sexual assault in the military — a rampant problem with devastating consequences.
Want to Stop Sexual Harassment at Work? First Stop it in School!
Sexual harassment allegations by four women against Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain have made the problem of sexual harassment in the workplace headline news. What many people may not realize […]
For Spring Equinox: A Global Call to End Catcalls
During a recent warm spell across the United States, I immediately noticed an increase in Tweets and Facebook posts about unwelcome catcalls. I experienced it, too. On the warmest day […]
Lara Logan and Egypt’s Next Revolution
Last Friday, soon after Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak announced he would leave office, a group of men in Cairo beat and sexually assaulted American CBS reporter Lara Logan, after separating her […]
Where in the World Can Women Feel Safe?
Last spring, I stumbled across information about the Third International Conference on Women’s Safety: Building Inclusive Cities which is taking place this week. Street harassment activism and working on solutions […]