Em-URGE-ing Voices

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Posted by Hanna Foster

10 Things Progressives in Texas Understand

February 9, 2016

Being a progressive in the south can be hard, especially in Texas. I know that it’s rough feeling like you’re always met with oppo… Read more »

Posted by Jason T. Frost

WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT FLINT’S WATER CRISIS

February 8, 2016

Since we’ve covered it here on ChoiceWords before, I’m not going to tell you exactly why the Flint Water Crisis is a reproductive… Read more »

Posted by Kristen Barton

5 ways to prevent teen dating violence

February 5, 2016

February is Teen Dating Violence Prevention Month, so it’s important we talk about not only what teen dating violence is, but how… Read more »

Posted by Carley Towne

The Body Positive Revolution Will Not Be Commodified

February 4, 2016

One of the world’s most iconic dolls went full feminist this week. Mattel, the company that owns and operates the Barbie brand, fi… Read more »

Posted by Caitlyn Martin

It’s a TRAP!

February 3, 2016

Every­­ year, hundreds of abortion restrictions are proposed in the United States. The most popular forms of laws include mandator… Read more »

Posted by Hanna Foster

3 Feminist TV Shows You Need to Watch in 2016

February 2, 2016

Let me just preface this by saying, I really love feminist media, but there is no real way to define what is and what isn’t consid… Read more »

Posted by Jason T. Frost

Reverse Abortions are Pseudoscience

February 1, 2016

According to most studies, very few people regret having an abortion. This, however, does not stop unlicensed “crisis pregnancy ce… Read more »

Posted by Natasha Ivery

Marley Dias, Whitewashing, and #1000BlackGirlBooks

January 28, 2016

Reading is fundamental, and always has been.  I love to read and recently bought four new books I can’t wait to dive into. Literac… Read more »

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