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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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Juno, Choice, and Stigmatizing Teen Pregnancy

Oct 16, 2012 / Sarah / Our Folks
When Diablo Cody and Jason Reitman’s Juno premiered five years ago, it became an immediate critical and theatrical success. Oprah, barometer of all things of-the-moment, … Read More

An Open Letter to Abigail Fisher

Oct 12, 2012 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
Abigail Fisher was denied admission to the University of Texas at Austin and is currently suing the school because she believes she was a victim … Read More

My Encounter with Gloria Steinem

Oct 11, 2012 / Lauren / Our Folks
Gloria Steinem is my hero. She is a journalist, author, political activist, speaker, and philosopher extraordinaire. Her name is revered in the field of Women’s … Read More

A History in Images: 4000 Years for Choice

Oct 10, 2012 / Amanda / Our Folks
Today I’d like to set aside all the hate and feelings of defeat we may be feeling during this nerve-wracking time and introduce you all … Read More

Campus Diversity is Indispensable

Oct 09, 2012 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
Tomorrow the United States Supreme Court will hear Fisher v. University of Texas, a case that could have the effect of banning all race conscious … Read More

Issa Rae and Awkward Black Girl making the world stand up and LISTEN!

Oct 09, 2012 / Samantha / Our Folks
Issa Rae is a talented director, producer, and actor has taken the internet and the web series realm by storm with her show The Misadventures of … Read More

Why Does No One Talk About Sexual Assault in the LGTBQ Community?

Oct 05, 2012 / Sarah / Our Folks
For the most part, I exist within two realms: That of American women and that of LGBT Americans. When a friend makes the playful joke … Read More

Film Review: The Business of Being Born

Oct 04, 2012 / Lauren / Our Folks
I learn more from watching Netflix documentaries than I do at college. Recently my mind has been completely blown by the film The Business of Being … Read More

Is Consent Enough?

Oct 03, 2012 / Amanda / Our Folks
 [Trigger warning: sexual violence] Part of the reproductive justice movement is a belief that all persons (of legal age) should be able to consent to … Read More

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