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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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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 … 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 … Read More

My Rights are Everyone’s Rights: Five Reasons Why Queers Should Give a Damn About Reproductive Justice

Apr 18, 2012 / Sarah / Our Folks
It’s a common question in LGBTQIA groups: Why hop on the reproductive justice bandwagon when I don’t need birth control? Homosexuals cannot even have kids. … Read More

Some Thoughts Looking Back, and Looking Forward, on the Murder of Trayvon Martin

Apr 10, 2012 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
Like so many others, we at Choice USA have been shocked and saddened by the murder of Trayvon Martin. The loss of such a young … Read More

In Honor of the 39th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade: Doubling Down on Our Investment in Young People

Feb 01, 2012 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
As we commemorate the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, and honor the legacy of the reproductive rights advocates that came before us, we must remain … Read More

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