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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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Kansas Law Creates a Bounty for Trans Students

Mar 29, 2016 / Nigel Morton / Our Folks
This month, the Kansas state legislature passed two bills that pay students to openly discriminate against their trans peers. Unfortunately, Governor Brownback signed both bills into … Read More
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#BlackLivesMatter at Texas State

Mar 29, 2016 / Hanna Foster / Our Folks
On Monday, #BlackLivesMatter co-founder, Opal Tometi, spoke to students at Texas State University. Tometi, a keynote speaker for a series of talks Texas State University … Read More
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Alabama Debates Anti-Choice Amendment

Mar 28, 2016 / Jason T. Frost / Our Folks
While most of Alabama has spent the past few weeks following the sexual misconduct scandal surrounding Governor Bentley, the Alabama House of Representatives quietly began … Read More

My Premature Birth and Pro-Choice Activism Are Not at Odds

Mar 24, 2016 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
In my final semester of college, I had to make a film. With my degree in sight and 16 years of academic struggle and achievement … Read More

Let's Shout About Birth Control!

Mar 23, 2016 / Caitlyn Martin / Our Folks
Today, the Supreme Court will hear the oral arguments in Zubik v. Burwell, yet another case involving reproductive health. The case is comprised of seven … Read More

Stop Telling Me What to Do

Mar 22, 2016 / Hanna Foster / Our Folks
This is an open letter to men (and women) everywhere. Stop telling me what to do. I’m so tired of seeing posts all over social … Read More

Perspective: It's Time to Allow Foreign Doctors to Provide Care

Mar 21, 2016 / Jason T. Frost / Our Folks
Though many religious leaders say it is not required given the circumstances, diabetic and pregnant Muslims often try to celebrate Ramadan with both fasting and prayer. … Read More
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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Can Improve the Workforce

Mar 18, 2016 / Kristen Barton / Our Folks
We know far too well that discrimination comes in many shapes and forms, and too often it happens to pregnant people in the workforce. All … Read More

Don't Be Fooled, Charter Schools Don't Fix Public Education

Mar 17, 2016 / Carley Towne / Our Folks
If you’re even remotely interested in what’s going on in our public education system, chances are you’ve stumbled across the whole public school vs. charter … Read More

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