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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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The Yellow Brick Road to Freedom

Jan 23, 2013 / Amanda / Our Folks
To me writing about Roe v. Wade in 2013 is really just a practice in futility. On the 40th anniversary of this watershed moment in … Read More

Roe v. Wade: to 40 years, Infinity, and Beyond!

Jan 18, 2013 / Samantha / Our Folks
Next Week is the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion inUnited States Over the past 40 years we … Read More

Artistic Allyship: Considering Social Implications of Hollywood, Broadway, and Mainstream Art

Jan 17, 2013 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
By Sarah Bernstein, Chapter Member, Oberlin College Last week my family went to see The Book of Mormon, the latest Broadway musical hit. Mormon is … Read More

Congressional Fail: What Happened to the Violence Against Women Act

Jan 15, 2013 / Sarah / Our Folks
2012 was full of fascinating–and occasionally terrifying–reproductive justice dialogues. Beginning in February when Rush Limbaugh made disparaging comments about Georgetown University student Sandra Fluke’s congressional … Read More

Cruise Vs. Shields: Overcoming Postpartum Depression

Jan 14, 2013 / Lydia Stuckey / Our Folks
After watching the Golden Globes last night, I felt inspired to dissect a Hollywood debate that relates to reproductive justice. Everyone remember when Tom Cruise … Read More

The New Year Brings New Possibilities and New Attacks on Reproductive Justice

Jan 11, 2013 / Samantha / Our Folks
It’s 2013 and anti-choice policymakers are at it again. 2012 was a time of great achievements in defeating bills that tried to take the control … Read More

We are Overdue for an Update to Our Child Support Laws

Jan 09, 2013 / Amanda / Our Folks
Sperm or egg donation is possibly one of the most selfless gifts you can provide to someone who cannot conceive a child in a more … Read More

ChoiceWords Top 12 of 2012!

Dec 31, 2012 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
Since the new and improved ChoiceWords launched at the beginning of the fall semester we have had some incredible writing by our Student Correspondents as … Read More

Open Thread: Holiday Fun Times

Dec 23, 2012 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
We hope everyone is having a safe and happy holiday season! As the holidays usually means time with family, we are opening up a thread … Read More

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