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.
OTC Birth Control Zine
May 10, 2024
/ Amber Nacyk
/ Free the Pill Fest 2024
The road to #FreeThePill has been long, with a lot a lot grassroots activism, but we finally did it!! In July 2023, the FDA approved the first-ever OTC birth control pill in the U.S. Swipe through to see @ambii_n background on the history of the Free the Pill Movement
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What's Next To Make Birth Control Just & Equitable?
May 10, 2024
/ Soumya Jaiswal
/ Free the Pill Fest 2024
FINALLY getting over-the-counter access to birth control pills was a huge win 🎉 but that doesn’t mean there isn’t still a lot of work to be done and barriers to break down ⚡️@soumyaxj asked young people of Ohio what they thought some good next steps would be, swipe ➡️ through to see what folks said.
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Over the Counter Birth Control is Here
May 10, 2024
/ Delaney Jones
/ Free the Pill Fest 2024
Been hearing the hype about Opill, but not sure what it is or how it works? Don’t worry, @delaneylulu727 has you covered with this info series on all the fast facts you need to know about Opill.
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Welcome to the Opill Adventure!
May 09, 2024
/ Star Jowers
/ Free the Pill Fest 2024
Ever wondered if over-the-counter birth control pills (Opill) was the right choice for you? Well, on #FreeThePill Day, @starjowers will take you on a little ‘choose your own adventure’ through different lifestyle scenarios to see the paths you can take with this new access to OTC birth control pills.
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Free the Pill Poem
May 03, 2024
/ Sarah Patrick
/ Free the Pill Fest 2024
1974To beingWed, bed,But feelingOh soDead Her body isNot her ownShe has paid herDuesHer DutyFulfilledHer wombOverfilledShe has but aHopeA dreamA dream of restBut no timeFor rest is she blessed withFive more kidsOh what blessingWhat blessing?That a mother already burdened withMouths to feedMinds to growAnd hearts to sootheBut who heals her?Who is there for her?She hears of …
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IVF and Conceptions of Choice
“Olivia, according to your test results and symptoms, I do believe you have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.” There I was, a sophomore in college having gained over 50 pounds in eight months and no menstrual cycle to be found, wondering what this meant for my future. Will I ever have a regular cycle again? How hard …
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