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Posted by Samantha

Sugar Babies: Victims or Opportunists?

February 8, 2013

My school, The University of Central Florida is known for its size –  58,000 currently enrolled. But it’s becoming notorious for s… Read more »

Posted by Amanda

Heart Beats in the Heartland

February 7, 2013

This past Monday I had the opportunity, along with 25 other students across Kansas, to express my concerns regarding a piece of le… Read more »

Posted by Sarah

Thoughts on Creating Change: On Solidarity in Community, Part I

February 5, 2013

It’s been nearly two weeks since The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force’s Creating Change conference in Atlanta, as recapped exte… Read more »

Posted by URGE Staff

Rape is a Reproductive Justice Issue

February 1, 2013

Rape is a reproductive justice issue. Choice USA is committed to a world where all people have agency over their bodies and relati… Read more »

Posted by Amanda

Creating Change in HOTlanta

January 31, 2013

Attending the 25th National Conference on LGBT Equality: Creating Change was incredible. Thousands of queers and allies from acros… Read more »

Posted by Lydia

Creating Change: Come Out, Come Out Wherever You Are

January 30, 2013

So I’m a big fan of inspirational talks. They get me every single time; you can find me in the back tears coming down my face. Cre… Read more »

Posted by Lydia

Creating Change: Miles to March

January 29, 2013

Miles to March, the last session I attended, is one of two military-related sessions that appeared in the program for Saturday. Mi… Read more »

Posted by Sarah

Postpartum Cancer and The Breast & Cervical Cancer Prevention & Treatment Act, or, Two Reproductive Justice Things I Learned About By Simply Having A Conversation With My Sister

January 29, 2013

My medical history is something I’ve always been vague on. Aside from a smattering of recessive traits and bad teeth, I don’t real… Read more »

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