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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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Supreme Court Nomination - What's Going On and What You Can Do!

Jul 11, 2018 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
Who is Brett Kavanaugh? He’s Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). Currently, he’s a judge on the DC Circuit Court … Read More

Trump’s Plan to Fund Abstinence-Only Sex Ed is Grossly Misled

Apr 27, 2018 / Dené Dryden / Our Folks
Last Friday, the Department of Health and Human Services announced that grants for sexual education programs available through the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program will favor … Read More
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Building Community: The Power of Uplifting Local Stories

Apr 26, 2018 / Ofelia Alonso / Our Folks
This week, the Rio Grande Valley’s URGE chapter hosted our first Abortion Speakout in collaboration with the 1 in 3 Campaign. The purpose of the … Read More

Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights Is Not Just a Slogan

Apr 25, 2018 / Anna Khan / Our Folks
To anyone that believes that Trump’s presidency isn’t causing any real harm, I’m afraid to tell you that you are terribly mistaken. The State Department … Read More

Nobody Cared About Opiates Until It Started to Affect the Soccer Moms

Apr 23, 2018 / Lailah Berry / Our Folks
One night, I sat with my friends as we watched the news. We sat and listened to what officials were being elected and what events … Read More

The Ecological Footprint of Aunt Flow

Apr 18, 2018 / Veneeta Danhoui / Our Folks
Yesterday I learned that every piece of plastic created since plastic was invented (that hasn’t been burned) still exists in some form today. I never really … Read More

We Can't Leave Faith Behind

Apr 17, 2018 / Ofelia Alonso / Our Folks
  I grew up as a Jehovah’s Witness. I spent my formative years devoted to my relationship to God and my spiritual community. In my … Read More

Paid Time Off is a Staple for Reproductive Justice

Apr 12, 2018 / Dené Dryden / Our Folks
On Monday, Senator Tammy Duckworth became the first senator to give birth while in office. She will be taking parental leave, but Senate protocol could … Read More
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Don't Confuse Political Correctness with Respecting People

Apr 11, 2018 / Anna Khan / Our Folks
Last year, South Asian comedian Hari Kondabalu released a documentary film entitled The Problem with Apu that included South Asian celebrities discussing the impact of The Simpsons’ character, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon. … Read More

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