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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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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. … Read More

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. … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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

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

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

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