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Posted by Dené Dryden

Innovations by Women are the Future of Reproductive Health

February 15, 2018

With the rise of women worldwide entering STEM fields, more and more modern-day innovations are created by women and girls. We are… Read more »

Posted by Anna Khan

WE Get The Job Done

February 14, 2018

On February 11, 2018, the first female American figure skater in Olympics history nailed one of the most challenging feats in figu… Read more »

Posted by Kelsey Grimes

Abortion Reversal is Not a Thing

February 13, 2018

Greetings, from your local policy nerds at URGE. We’ve got some news: “abortion reversal” is not a thing. You might be thinking “w… Read more »

Posted by Lailah Berry

The Valentine’s Day Holy Trinity: Condoms, Consent, and Lube

February 8, 2018

The mood is set. You’ve got a lovely significant other and they just texted you saying they’re on the way. You’re fresh out of the… Read more »

Posted by Veneeta Danhoui

Atlanta’s Human Trafficking Problem Is Getting Worse

February 7, 2018

The other day I passed a field of pinwheels twirling silently in the Georgia wind, representing solidarity for human trafficking…. Read more »

Posted by Reilly Wieland

Why Paid Sick Leave is Reproductive Justice and Why Issues Like It Matter

February 6, 2018

When we discuss the implications of mandatory waiting periods to receive abortion care, we are usually talking about abolishing th… Read more »

Posted by Reilly Wieland

The Invisible Hand of The Patriarchy: Why We Need More Women in Economics

February 2, 2018

When journalist Maria Bartiromo came to CNBC, she was the first woman to report live from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange… Read more »

Posted by Dené Dryden

Reproductive Health Issues Could Lessen with Better Sex Ed

February 1, 2018

I have written about the importance of sexual education and why there is a need for more comprehensive sex ed programs in the Unit… Read more »

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