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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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Self-Managed Abortion: What Is It? Threats, Barriers, Importance of Access, & Resources

Oct 04, 2024 / Sawyer Merrell / SMA Fest 2024
Self-managed abortion medication empowers us to decide what is right for our own lives, on our own terms. Threats and barriers to receiving the care … Read More

Protect Self-Managed Abortion - Podcast

Oct 04, 2024 / Skanda Sudhir / SMA Fest 2024
Skanda Sudhir discusses self-managed abortion and why the right to one should be protected! Trigger Warning: Brief mention of sexual assault. 

Self-Managed Abortion is Health Care

Oct 04, 2024 / Allison Sowle / SMA Fest 2024
We ALL deserve access to self-managed abortion care, free of shame, stigma, or criminalization.  Read More

The Importance of Self-Managed Abortion

Oct 04, 2024 / Star Jowers / SMA Fest 2024
Self-managed abortion is about more than just access–it’s about freedom, safety, and the right to make decisions about our own bodies. Swipe through to learn … Read More

The trials and tribulation of tubal ligation

Oct 04, 2024 / Myriam-Fernanda AD / Our Folks
Reproductive health costs $15 billion more for those with a vagina in the U.S. The number of health visits in the span of one year, … Read More

Self-Managed Abortions: A Lifeline in a Restrictive World

Oct 03, 2024 / Yasmeen Akbar / SMA Fest 2024
The fight for reproductive rights, particularly the accessibility of medication abortion, continues to be a pressing issue. As we gather for Self-Managed Abortion Fest 2024 … Read More

Accessibility and Self-Managed Abortion

Oct 03, 2024 / Tara Tuchyner / SMA Fest 2024
Having access to necessary reproductive healthcare services and resources without unnecessary obstacles or ableism is life-saving for disabled individuals. For #SMAFest2024, Tara highlights the often … Read More

How Self-Managed Abortion Can Empower Survivors of Domestic Violence

Oct 03, 2024 / Lindsay Thomaston / SMA Fest 2024
CW: Discussions of domestic abuse and intimate partner violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This SMA Fest, we’re highlighting the ways that reproductive coercion … Read More

Why Black Youth Across Genders & Sexualities Think SMA Should Stay Legal

Oct 03, 2024 / Doja Ade / SMA Fest 2024
Contrary to popular belief, self-managed abortion impacts Black youth across genders and sexualities. Swipe left to see why they think self-managed abortion should stay legal. … Read More

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