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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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The Zika Virus, Disabilities, and Pro-Choice Activism

Aug 30, 2016 / Jessica Morgan / Our Folks
Earlier this month, a poll taken by Harvard officials indicated a slight shift in favor of abortions in response to the Zika virus. An estimated … Read More

WTF Texas?! Anti-choice group tasked with providing healthcare

At the beginning of August, I was alarmed to read that the State of Texas had awarded a little over $1.6 million to an anti-choice … Read More
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Artist We Love: Erika Moen

Aug 08, 2016 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
What encouraged you to become an artist? The friendships I made as a teenager with other kids who were passionate about art. We all egged … Read More
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#RespectMyHustle: Trans Profiles in the Workplace

Aug 02, 2016 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
Name: Lourdes Ashley Hunter Pronouns: Goddess Queen Sister Career: Academic, Orator, Creator, Producer, Consultant. Executive Director,  Trans Women of Color Collective; B.A. Social Theory, Structure and Change with … Read More

Writing Abortion 20 Feet High

Jul 22, 2016 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
 This article originally appeared on the blog at Planned Parenthood Great Plains Votes.  Growing up in a small Kansas town meant a few things for me. I … Read More

Artist We Love: Stephanie Feldman

Jul 21, 2016 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
Content Note: The videos in the Be Heard Project contain detailed descriptions of sexual assault and rape. Art and the creators behind some of our … Read More
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#RespectMyHustle: Trans Profiles in the Workplace

Jul 18, 2016 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
Across America we see LGBTQ folks tackling discrimination and expanding diversity in the workplace. Often times, that diversity only represents gays and lesbians, leaving out … Read More
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The Supreme Court Decision That Will Keep Police Violence The Norm

Jul 08, 2016 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
To date, 123 people of color have been killed by police in 2016. After the formation of the Black Lives Matter Movement and unprecedented political … Read More

Artists We Love: Megan Smith

Jul 06, 2016 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
Art and the creators behind some of our favorite work have changed as digital media maintains its hold on audiences the world over. Instagram has … Read More

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