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Posted by Diana

Please, Let’s Not Make “Thigh Gap” a Thing

November 6, 2013

I’m 22 which means I’m an old and therefore no longer cool or privy to trends. Actually I’ve never been cool but that’s another bl… Read more »

Posted by Summer

Slut Shaming on Halloween and Why Your Voice Matters

November 5, 2013

Halloween weekend(s? – my college had two for some reason) is officially over but the controversies surrounding Halloween costumes… Read more »

Posted by Allie

Propaganda on Halloween: How Anti-Choice Tricks Are Not a Treat

November 4, 2013

Trick or Treat: It feels like the one place where a kid can be a kid, dress up as their favorite character, and parents/caretakers… Read more »

Posted by Nick

3 Ways You Can Help Texas Right Now

November 1, 2013

This week has been a roller coaster ride in Texas. First, on Monday, District Judge Lee Yeakel found certain requirements under HB… Read more »

Posted by Kayla

ENDA May Not Mean the End of Job Discrimination

October 31, 2013

The fight for same sex marriage has consumed the public’s mind in the past few years. With the ruling on DOMA and California’s Pro… Read more »

Posted by Diana

An Open Letter to My Fellow College Students on Halloween

October 30, 2013

Ugh college. College is the worst! What with all the classes and the endless assignments and readings you sacrifice your nights to… Read more »

Posted by URGE Staff

Let’s Talk About Talking About Sex

October 29, 2013

October has been deemed “Let’s Talk Month” in the hopes to encourage families to talk about a wide range of issues related to sexu… Read more »

Posted by Katherine

3 Ways to Improve Sex Positive Activism

October 28, 2013

I’m a pretty big fan of Sex Positivity, mostly because I’m a fan of people being able to have all the consensual sex they want to… Read more »

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