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A High Schooler Speaks Out on Street Harassment

Margaret Heftler

I’m walking down the street, on the way to school or to a friend’s house. I could be wearing sweatpants or a short skirt; it doesn’t matter. Inevitably the words are flung at me by someone I’ve never seen before, men alone or laughing with their buddies: “Hey baby, smile for me!” “Mmm, sexy. Nice […]

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