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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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Dahlia Hanson (she/her/ella)

For Dahlia, voting rights and immigration policy have never been abstract issues. Her dad was an immigrant who worked, paid taxes, raised a family, and built a life here but he could not vote on the decisions shaping that life and was later deported.
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Yasmeen Akbar (she/her)

I remember being excited to vote for the first time. It was the 2020 presidential election, and casting my first ballot felt bigger than just checking a box.
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Amy Nguyen (she/they)

National Voter Registration Day is September 15, but civic engagement doesn’t begin or end at the ballot box. Communities build power every day through learning, connecting, sharing resources, volunteering, advocating, organizing, supporting neighbors, and caring for one another.

AB 2540 ACTION TOOLKIT: Community College Student Right to Access Act

Aug 31, 2026 / Policy Update
Who is URGE? URGE: Unite for Reproductive & Gender Equity is a state-driven national Reproductive Justice organization powered by and for young people (18–30 years … Read More

Fact Sheet: Data Privacy Legislation 

Aug 05, 2026 / Uncategorized
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Georgia Redistricting & Reproductive Justice Action Toolkit

Jun 23, 2026 / Policy Update
This is a living document reflecting the policy changes we need in our state so that ALL Georgians can make decisions around our bodies, for our families, and our communities, free from stigma, shame, or state and interpersonal violence.

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