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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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Choice Is a Part of Life

Jan 31, 2018 / Anna Khan / Our Folks
Twenty years ago from Monday, terrorist Eric Rudolph bombed an abortion clinic in Birmingham, Alabama, killing a police officer named Robert Sanderson and a nurse … Read More
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Beyond the Rally Cry

Jan 30, 2018 / Ofelia Alonso / Our Folks
Last week, the entire nation was swept by hundreds of rallies, marches, and protests. The Women’s March commemorated the anniversary of Roe v. Wade and … Read More

My New Year's Resolution Fell Apart, What Now?

Jan 25, 2018 / Lailah Berry / Our Folks
It’s the end of January and it’s been a year since President Trump has been in office. Every day he’s done something off the cuff … Read More

Why Kesha’s Single “Praying” Could Be a Message for the #MeToo Campaign

Jan 24, 2018 / Veneeta Danhoui / Our Folks
“Praying” was released on August 15, 2017, at the dawn of the #MeTooCampaign. The song comes from Kesha’s album, Rainbow, and is an emotional gospel to healing and … Read More

Rape Culture is Dating Culture

Jan 22, 2018 / Anna Khan / Our Folks
Another sexual assault revelation in wake of the #MeToo movement was posted online, accusing comedian Aziz Ansari of sexual misconduct. The piece, “I went on a … Read More

Modern Girls are Redefining What “Strength” Means One Story at a Time

Jan 19, 2018 / Ofelia Alonso / Our Folks
Over the last few months, the #TimesUp and #MeToo movements have continued to gain momentum. This week, Babe published a piece accusing Aziz Ansari of … Read More

When Birth Control and Anxiety Meet

Jan 19, 2018 / Dené Dryden / Our Folks
When I arrived for my first appointment with Kansas State’s Counseling Services in October 2017, I cradled an iPad in my hands and filled out … Read More

SALMA TOO: WHY ‘ME TOO’ SHOULD NOT HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE

Dec 15, 2017 / Veneeta Danhoui / Our Folks
This year has allowed a surge of sexual assault stories to surface and finally see the light of day, after years of silence. With not … Read More
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Keep Your Head Warm While You Keep Your Feminism Trans Inclusive

Dec 13, 2017 / Reilly Wieland / Our Folks
It’s getting chilly out there, my dear feminist friends. While it might be tempting to throw on your “pussy hat” from the Women’s March earlier … Read More

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