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Emerging Voices

Our voices matter. For too long, the narratives and expertise of young queer and trans people of color in the South and Midwest have been ignored or talked over. URGE showcases young content creators and storytellers who have the opportunity to gain skills in writing for a variety of blogs and media outlets, creating engaging digital content, while using social media to amplify their work. EmURGEing Voices highlights the views of young people on issues related Reproductive Justice and gender equity. Explore their work here.

 

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Consuming Bodies: The Women We’re Leaving Behind

Aug 02, 2013 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
India just banned the use/exploitation of dolphins as entertainment, as they are now considered “non-human persons”. Blackfish, a documentary about the psychological realities other animals … Read More

It Doesn't Matter What I Wore; A Story of the Night I Was Drugged

Jul 25, 2013 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
  *All names have been changed As women and girls growing up in America, we have all heard the warnings to ‘keep ourselves safe.’ We … Read More

Being a Virgin Doesn't Make Me Pro-Life

Jul 10, 2013 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
“So you have casual sex then, right?” I cannot count how many times I have been asked this as a follow up question when I … Read More

Where are Immigrant Women’s Rights in the RJ fight?

Jul 03, 2013 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
by Katherine Sheldon, Choice USA summer intern As someone involved in the feminist movement, I read about the fight for reproductive justice  in the news … Read More

Sex and Bad Ass Brown Girls: Netroots Nation 2013

Jun 28, 2013 / Samantha / Our Folks
Netroots Nation provided panels, trainings, and plenaries that seemed to appeal to everyone. The two panels that I couldn’t miss were ‘Free your Ass: Defining … Read More

Like, Favorite, Retweet: At Netroots Nation, Sharing Was Caring

Jun 28, 2013 / Sarah / Our Folks
From National Gay and Lesbian Task Force’s Creating Change to CatalystCon to the National Womens Studies Association’s annual convening, I’ve been to my fair share … Read More

Owning the Millennial Stereotype: Progressive Youth and Netroots Nation 2013

Jun 27, 2013 / Sarah / Our Folks
Last week, I attended Netroots Nation in beautiful San Jose with my fellow correspondent Samantha and several members of the Choice USA staff. The four … Read More

Netroots 2013: Amazing Conference; But Where Are All the Young People?

Jun 26, 2013 / Samantha / Our Folks
From June 20- 23, I had the amazing opportunity of attending the 8th annual Netroots Nation conference; one of the largest meetings of progressive minds … Read More

Kansas Opens Its Doors For Women's Health

Jun 19, 2013 / Amanda / Our Folks
It is with great pleasure that I am able to write about the recent opening of a full service* women’s health clinic including: STI Testing … Read More

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