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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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How Am I Supposed to Know How to be Sex Positive?

Nov 12, 2012 / Lydia Stuckey / Our Folks
This post is part of a series about reproductive justice and the media done in partnership with Women, Action, & the Media. Increasingly, a culture … Read More

Next Week's Posts

Nov 10, 2012 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
We are excited to announce that next week ChoiceWords will be partnering with Women, Action and the Media to bring you a whole week of … Read More

Public Service Announcement -- Abstinence-Only Programs Hurt our Young People

Nov 09, 2012 / Samantha / Our Folks
The Presidential election is finally over and now that we know we have four more years with President Obama, we need to look at our … Read More

West Side, Best Side: Election Day in California

Nov 08, 2012 / Lydia Stuckey / Our Folks
Congratulations Mr. Obama- I hope you succeed these next four years. I send sympathy to the Romney’s- but there is always 2016. And I send … Read More

My Reflections

Nov 07, 2012 / Amanda / Our Folks
The battles have been fought, the words are immortalized in internet memes, and the impact of this election is rippling throughout the country. When the … Read More

CHOICE: a poem

Nov 05, 2012 / Lauren / Our Folks
She peed on that stick It’s her third test today It keeps coming up positive In her head she starts to pray She’s got a … Read More

For Millennial Voters, What Really Matters Is the Morning After

Nov 02, 2012 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
Our Executive Director has an op-ed in the Huffington Post about the youth vote in this election: “This election is important and there’s a lot … Read More

Think Before You Pink: A Review of "Pink Ribbons, Inc."

Nov 01, 2012 / Lauren / Our Folks
On October 17 the Women and Gender Sexuality Studies department at CSULB had a showing of a new film- “Pink Ribbons, Inc.” It was a … Read More

Don’t Slut-Shame Halloween

Oct 31, 2012 / Amanda / Our Folks
  As a free-thinking woman living in the 21st century, I am deeply offended by the slut-shaming that coincides with the arrival of Halloween. Finally … Read More

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