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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 Fiscal Cliff: Not Sexy but a Big Problem for your Sex Life

Dec 18, 2012 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
This post is part of a series from Campus Progress There is nothing sexy about the fiscal showdown in Washington. It’s a complicated mess. Despite that, it’s imperative … Read More

Biology v. Sociology: How Traditional Notions of Womanhood Pervade Our Legal System

Dec 17, 2012 / Lydia Stuckey / Our Folks
When a child is born to unmarried parents outside of the United States with one parent being a U.S. citizen and the other not being … Read More

The First Same-Sex Wedding at West Point Chapel is a Watershed Moment

Dec 14, 2012 / Lauren / Our Folks
Recently, the first same sex wedding was held at West Point Chapel for the seventeen year sweethearts, Brenda Sue Fulton and Penelope Gnesin. The media … Read More

How to be an Ally: Notes on Lending a Hand to a Movement which Isn't Yours

Dec 11, 2012 / Sarah / Our Folks
Back in October, my university’s Gay-Straight Alliance hosted a National Coming Out Day panel. Instead of the usual format–which generally entails queer folks sharing their … Read More

Emergency Contraception Should Be Accessible to All!

Dec 07, 2012 / Samantha / Our Folks
Another day, another trip to the pharmacy to get my prescriptions; when I enter there is a flurry of movement and excitement. Here birth control … Read More

The Summer of Mercy: Revisiting My Hometown's Dark Anti-Choice History

Dec 06, 2012 / Amanda / Our Folks
Mercy: Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm The dark side of anti-choice politics hits home no … Read More

Anti-Choice Ohio: Stalled But Not Stopped

Dec 04, 2012 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
By Sarah Bernstein, Oberlin College Agh. Ohio! What are you doinggg? In my past four years of living here, I’ve asked this question a lot, … Read More

“You’re on Your Own:” Assault and Abortion in the Armed Forces

Dec 03, 2012 / Lydia Stuckey / Our Folks
“It is horrible enough to be sexually assaulted; when that assault results in an unwanted pregnancy, it begins the trauma anew.” One rape that goes … Read More

Environmental Justice and Reproductive Justice: What's the Connection?

Nov 30, 2012 / Samantha / Our Folks
Last Friday, I had the opportunity of attending the One Voice Summit hosted by Advocates for Youth, SIECUS , and the Sierra Club. The panels … Read More

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