Em-URGE-ing Voices

Your urgent thoughts, urging action

Posted by Robyn

Why “I beat teen pregnancy” is flawed

September 16, 2014

I celebrated my 20th birthday a few weeks ago, and, like many Millennials on a holiday, I struggled to find the perfect Facebook s… Read more »

Posted by Samaria

Sometimes I’m not a feminist

September 11, 2014

When Beyoncé ended her performance at last month’s Video Music Awards last month with her song “***Flawless” and the giant screen… Read more »

Posted by Paul

Should athletes be role models?

September 11, 2014

Throughout the years, we’ve had a lot of conversations centered around whether professional athletes should be considered role mod… Read more »

Posted by Tristan

WTF Ohio? A Guide to Current Legislation and Activism

September 10, 2014

Right now, there are no clinics in Ohio with active licenses to terminate pregnancies. Every single clinic is currently out of com… Read more »

Posted by Robyn

Assaults Interrupt Education of University of Florida Women

September 9, 2014

Photo from Facebook user Nikki Mira Vitality Steinberger for event “No Gator Walks Alone- Banner Signing” I’ve spent more time in… Read more »

Posted by Kadijah

Dear People on 88th and Broadway

September 8, 2014

Photo credit: bonbrand On Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014 I worked with Grassroots Campaigns, Inc., a non-profit organization working… Read more »

Posted by Caitlin

Nicki and Jenny: Different Approaches To Being One Of The Guys

September 5, 2014

I have a love for music videos. I remember getting ready for middle school and having VH1 on (The Top 20 Video Countdown remember?… Read more »

Posted by Samaria

Protect This House: Women Deserve Safe Campuses

September 4, 2014

Just in time for a return back to campus, the past two weeks has featured a number of headlines about sexual violence against wome… Read more »

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