Em-URGE-ing Voices

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Writing Abortion 20 Feet High

July 22, 2016

 This article originally appeared on the blog at Planned Parenthood Great Plains Votes.  Growing up in a small Kansas town meant a… Read more »

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Artist We Love: Stephanie Feldman

July 21, 2016

Content Note: The videos in the Be Heard Project contain detailed descriptions of sexual assault and rape. Art and the creators be… Read more »

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#RespectMyHustle: Trans Profiles in the Workplace

July 18, 2016

Across America we see LGBTQ folks tackling discrimination and expanding diversity in the workplace. Often times, that diversity on… Read more »

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The Supreme Court Decision That Will Keep Police Violence The Norm

July 8, 2016

To date, 123 people of color have been killed by police in 2016. After the formation of the Black Lives Matter Movement and unprec… Read more »

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Artists We Love: Megan Smith

July 6, 2016

Art and the creators behind some of our favorite work have changed as digital media maintains its hold on audiences the world over… Read more »

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Tackling LGBTQ Homelessness in America

June 30, 2016

Imagine that being who you are, is the reason you are homeless. Living your truth out loud is your crime and the consequence leave… Read more »

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Out on the Steps: Lessons Learned While #WaitingForLyle

June 28, 2016

The Supreme Court has always been my favorite branch of government. They get to wear cool robes. They’re all really smart. Their w… Read more »

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Artists We Love: Laura Berger

June 16, 2016

Art and the creators behind some of our favorite work have changed as digital media maintains its hold on audiences the world over… Read more »

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