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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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Lean In but Don’t Fall Out!

Mar 15, 2013 / Samantha / Our Folks
I was reading an article by Courtney E. Martin on Women’s Media Center, and the theme of the article stuck with me. The title proudly … Read More

No More Shame

Mar 14, 2013 / Amanda / Our Folks
I’m going to let you in on a little secret of mine. I. Love. Sex. (OK if you know me well, this really is no … Read More

Save the Date: 2013 Generation 2 Generation Celebration & Awards

Mar 12, 2013 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
  Join us on July 19, 2013 for the Generation 2 Generation Celebration & Awards in Washington, DC! This is the event to attend if … Read More

“Man Pregnancy” and Other Harmful Notions that Prevent Inclusivity

Mar 11, 2013 / Lydia Stuckey / Our Folks
Remember Thomas Beatie – the pregnant man on Oprah, claiming to be the first? Well he wasn’t.  He was the first post-transition, transgender man to … Read More

Abortion Stigma is Global

Mar 08, 2013 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
By Leila Hessini, Director of Community Mobilization & Youth Leadership at Ipas Abortions have existed since time immemorial and are one of the most common and safest … Read More

Are we ready?

Mar 07, 2013 / Amanda / Our Folks
The headline read: “Surrogate offered $10,000 to abort baby” Let me begin by saying that I really don’t have an answer for this. With this … Read More

The Problem With Grey Rape

Mar 07, 2013 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
Written by Danielle Paradis and cross-posted with permission from Fem2pt0. Recently, in an article for the Good Men Project , I referred to “grey rape” … Read More

Alabama Legislators Try to Pull a Mississippi

Mar 05, 2013 / Sarah / Our Folks
If you haven’t been keeping up with reproductive rights happenings in the Southern states, no worries! Here’s what happened on Plea, a dramedy about a … Read More

New and Improved VAWA Passes (But There’s Still Room for Improvement!)

Mar 04, 2013 / Lydia Stuckey / Our Folks
The Violence Against Women Act serves to protect and assist survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Last Thursday, the House finally approved the renewal of … Read More

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