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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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Innovations by Women are the Future of Reproductive Health

Feb 15, 2018 / Dené Dryden / Our Folks
With the rise of women worldwide entering STEM fields, more and more modern-day innovations are created by women and girls. We are also seeing more … Read More

WE Get The Job Done

Feb 14, 2018 / Anna Khan / Our Folks
On February 11, 2018, the first female American figure skater in Olympics history nailed one of the most challenging feats in figure skating, the triple … Read More
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Abortion Reversal is Not a Thing

Feb 13, 2018 / Kelsey Grimes / Our Folks
Greetings, from your local policy nerds at URGE. We’ve got some news: “abortion reversal” is not a thing. You might be thinking “what the heck … Read More
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The Valentine's Day Holy Trinity: Condoms, Consent, and Lube

Feb 08, 2018 / Lailah Berry / Our Folks
The mood is set. You’ve got a lovely significant other and they just texted you saying they’re on the way. You’re fresh out of the … Read More

Atlanta’s Human Trafficking Problem Is Getting Worse

Feb 07, 2018 / Veneeta Danhoui / Our Folks
The other day I passed a field of pinwheels twirling silently in the Georgia wind, representing solidarity for human trafficking. Atlanta has one of the … Read More
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Why Paid Sick Leave is Reproductive Justice and Why Issues Like It Matter

Feb 06, 2018 / Reilly Wieland / Our Folks
When we discuss the implications of mandatory waiting periods to receive abortion care, we are usually talking about abolishing them. While that is, of course, … Read More
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The Invisible Hand of The Patriarchy: Why We Need More Women in Economics

Feb 02, 2018 / Reilly Wieland / Our Folks
When journalist Maria Bartiromo came to CNBC, she was the first woman to report live from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Regardless … Read More
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Reproductive Health Issues Could Lessen with Better Sex Ed

Feb 01, 2018 / Dené Dryden / Our Folks
I have written about the importance of sexual education and why there is a need for more comprehensive sex ed programs in the United States: … Read More

Wolves with a Time’s Up Pin

Jan 31, 2018 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
When Grace’s account of her evening with actor, stand up comedian, director, author, and, most importantly, proclaimed feminist, Aziz Ansari broke, hundreds of think pieces … Read More

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