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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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Huffington Post: Proudly Advocating for Love and Freedom

Jun 17, 2013 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
“Marriage and so many issues come down to the most basic freedoms: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Both of our movements seek to … Read More

Queer Rights Are Reproductive Right Because Queer Folks Have Reproductive Systems

Jun 14, 2013 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
While interviewing for an internship at an LGBT non-profit last summer, I was asked, “I can tell that you’re very active in your community but … Read More

On Being Queer and Pregnant: How the LGBT Community Failed Me

Jun 13, 2013 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
Earlier this year, I shared my abortion story for the first time. Opening up about it felt hard because I had waited ten years — … Read More

How Being Queer Impacts my Reproductive Justice Work

Jun 13, 2013 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
People have always told me that I’m a bit weird, silly, or odd. When I was young and before I was out (even to myself), … Read More

We Make the Road By Walking: Trans-inclusive Language and Reproductive Justice

Jun 12, 2013 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
When I think about the ways that queer & trans issues intersect with reproductive justice, I don’t even know where to start. To me, one … Read More

What’s So Gay About RJ?

Jun 11, 2013 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
I have a photo of my grandmother on the bulletin board next to my desk. It’s a picture of her, taking a picture of Eleanor … Read More

Queer Representation in Sex Education

Jun 11, 2013 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
“We’re not supposed to do it until marriage, okay?” I repeated. “But what if we’re not allowed to get married? Like me. How long am … Read More

Hello world!

Jun 10, 2013 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!

Why Are We Queering Reproductive Justice Anyway?

Jun 10, 2013 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
This is my first Pride Month as an out, bisexual woman of color. I am a year and change into a journey that started as … Read More

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