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My Journey To Reproductive Rights, Freedom and Justice

June 4, 2014

I am a bit of a unicorn. Let me explain what I mean by that. I am a 22-year-old multi-racial, Army National Guard veteran, college… Read more »

Posted by Summer

The Battle for Consent Culture is Not Over

June 2, 2014

This article was also published in the Claremont Port Side I have had the honor to write quite a bit about sexual assault and cons… Read more »

Posted by Katherine

What Fighting Sexual Assault Looks Like on My Campus

May 22, 2014

It’s no surprise to anyone even halfway paying attention to the news as of late that campus sexual assault is a buzzy topic right… Read more »

Posted by Allie

Inside the Fight for Marriage Equality in Ohio

May 19, 2014

Marriage equality seems to be expanding every month, with states like Michigan and Arkansas having court cases and lawsuits agains… Read more »

Posted by Diana

Ways to Stay Involved in Reproductive Justice Activism Now that You’ve Graduated College

May 8, 2014

If you’re like me, you became involved with reproductive justice activism in college. College was where you first realized that un… Read more »

Posted by URGE Staff

Campus Safety “Tips”: Outdated, Out of Touch, and Dangerous

May 6, 2014

Looking at the typical “Campus Safety Tips” is an adventure through every rape myth imaginable.  Not only do these tips reinforce… Read more »

Posted by Nick

Bureaucracy Busting: LGBTQ Efforts at UT-Austin

May 2, 2014

Earlier this week, the Department of Education and the Office for Civil Rights extended the Title IX clause to protect transgender… Read more »

Posted by Summer

Looking Back: (Almost) A Year of Blogging

May 1, 2014

Last July, I hopped on a plane to attend the Choice USA National Conference, where I met an engaged community of young people work… Read more »

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