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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

Nov 29, 2012 / Lauren / Our Folks
This past October, California outlawed a practice that Governor Brown noted as, “A dustbin of quackery”.  I’m a pretty big fan of both California and … Read More

Nov 27, 2012 / Sarah / Our Folks
Last month, Taylor Swift’s “I’m not a feminist, lol it’s not about boys against girls” comment springboarded a lot of Internet feelings and commentary. Jezebel’s … Read More

Nov 22, 2012 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
Hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving! We will not be posting for the rest of the week, but we would like to open … Read More

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