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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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Contraception Access and the Zika Virus

Apr 12, 2016 / Nigel Morton / Our Folks
The recent surfacing of the Zika virus in the Americas highlights the public health concerns caused by restricted access to contraceptives and abortion access. Last May, … Read More

An Ode to Equal Pay Day

Apr 12, 2016 / Hanna Foster / Our Folks
Dear Equal Pay Day, Oh how I wish this wasn’t necessary. It’s 2016, 53 years after the Equal Pay Act was signed by Kennedy in … Read More

Real Education for Healthy Youth Act Fights for Comprehensive Sex Education

Apr 08, 2016 / Kristen Barton / Our Folks
We all remember the famous “don’t have sex or you will get pregnant and die, ” scene from Mean Girls. When a gym teacher in … Read More

When it Comes to Consent, There is No Gray Area

Apr 06, 2016 / Caitlyn Martin / Our Folks
I intended to write this post and have it up last week so it would be more timely, but due to a death in the … Read More

Steps to Becoming an Effective RJ Leader

Apr 05, 2016 / Nigel Morton / Our Folks
It’s that time of the school year again when campus organizations choose their new leadership. Becoming a campus leader is exciting and slightly intimidating. It’s … Read More

The Uncomfortable Truth About TV Sex

Apr 05, 2016 / Hanna Foster / Our Folks
There are a long list of things that are wrong with TV sex scenes. From the overall heteronormative approach most shows take, to the complete … Read More

Alabama Anti-Marriage Equality Bill Also Hurts Victims of Domestic Abuse

Apr 04, 2016 / Jason T. Frost / Our Folks
In an example of post-judicial infantilism, the state of Alabama is doing everything it possibly can to discourage same-sex marriage. Early last month, the Alabama Supreme … Read More

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Provides Chance to Stand with Survivors

Apr 01, 2016 / Kristen Barton / Our Folks
****Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault**** Today is the first day of April, which means it is the beginning of Sexual Assault Awareness month. Awareness about sexual … Read More
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Know Your IX Boot Camp: A Recap

Mar 31, 2016 / Carley Towne / Our Folks
  Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to attend the Know Your IX Activist Bootcamp, an intensive two day long training dedicated to educating … Read More

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