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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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Where're We're At, Where're We're Going: Reproductive Rights in Georgia

Sep 10, 2012 / Sarah / Our Folks
With anti-abortion laws forcing clinics to shut down in

Who I am, and How and Why I Write

Sep 06, 2012 / Lauren / Our Folks
I have embarked on a journey unlike any I’ve been faced with before. A journey begins with a single step… right? Well, here I go. Hello and Good Vibes. My name is Lauren M. Hannigan. I was born under the sun sign Aries and my yin sign is Leo (if you’re unfamiliar with astrology, this … Read More

“That” Girl

Sep 05, 2012 / Amanda / Our Folks
This post will serve as an introductory piece to the readers of this blog. So… I’ve got something to admit. I’m one of THOSE girls. You know the kind. The kind of girl that gets Rush Limbaugh’s panties all tied up in a knot. The kind of girl that would rather listen to Carly Rae … Read More

Putting the Sex Back in Birth Control: Why the Dominant Narrative on Contraception Undermines Young People

Aug 18, 2012 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
Originally posted on RH Reality Check While I applaud Elizabeth Banks for her new ad supporting Planned Parenthood, birth control, and President Barack Obama–and wholeheartedly empathize with her personal story–I’m reminded of a sobering fact: the progressive community is deathly afraid of talking about sex and young people. That’s right. I said it. Between Banks new … Read More

The Virginity Complex: Where do I fit in?

Aug 13, 2012 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
Las month was the first time I had seen a movie in about a year. Why would I pay upwards of $15 to see a movie when I could wait six months for Netflix? The movie that I chose to use my precious paycheck on was Magic Mike. If you haven’t heard about the movie, … Read More

Mi Familia Poderosa: How Sex Education Changed my Family

Aug 07, 2012 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
My story is a common one. I was raised by Catholic, Mexican parents in southern Arizona which meant I observed strict traditional gender roles in the house. It also meant that sex was something we just didn’t talk about. In fact, the only time I ever remember my parents talking about sex was when they … Read More

One Less Tough Decision: What Birth Control Without Co-Pays Means for College Women

Aug 01, 2012 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
Being pro-choice means trusting women to make their own decisions about their reproductive healthcare. But there are some reproductive healthcare decisions I don’t think women should have to make. I don’t think a woman should have to decide whether to keep taking a birth control pill that gives her terrible side effects, because it’s the only brand … Read More

Kansas Anti-Choice Bill: Endangering Women and Making a Mockery of the Medical Profession

May 11, 2012 / Amanda / Our Folks
When I first caught wind of the proposed House Bill 313, known by some as the “Pro-Life Protections Act,” others refer to it as the most draconian abortion bill in United States history I called my mom on the verge of a panic attack. My heart sank Sunday night when I heard it passed the … Read More

Bully

May 10, 2012 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
I recently attended a screening of the documentary Bully— a film that tells the story of five young people and families who have been impacted by bullying. I decided to see “Bully” because of the abuse I experienced growing up, which eventually led me to work within the reproductive justice movement. I’ve seen for most of … Read More

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