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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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Our Communities Deserve Better

Mar 01, 2016 / Nigel Morton / Our Folks
  A lot of times when people talk about gun violence and gun control in the United States, they think of the numbers. Statistics are … Read More
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Is Campus Carry Safe for Everyone?

Feb 26, 2016 / Hanna Foster / Our Folks
Starting August 1, exactly fifty years after the infamous shooting at the University of Texas, the state of Texas will begin implementing a new law … Read More

It's Long Past Time to Stop Favoring Athletics Over Justice

Feb 25, 2016 / Caitlyn Martin / Our Folks
[Trigger warning: rape, sexual assault] Bodda getta, bodda getta, bodda getta, bah! Rah, rah, rah! Sis-boom-bah! Weagle, weagle, war damn eagle! Kick ‘em in the … Read More

The Best Rape Joke I Ever Heard

Feb 24, 2016 / Caitlyn Martin / Our Folks
Trigger warning: rape, violent language Yes, you read that title correctly. But let me explain. I couldn’t sleep a few weeks ago and was looking … Read More

Getting Your Period Shouldn't Be This Expensive

Feb 23, 2016 / Nigel Morton / Our Folks
I admit that, until recently, I was only aware of the luxury tax on tampons in the UK. I didn’t think it was a problem … Read More

Religion and Reproductive Justice

Feb 22, 2016 / Jason T. Frost / Our Folks
I grew up in a family of Baptists, which in my experience meant gambling was wrong except for when my family did it. I heard … Read More
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President Obama Just Took a Big Step for Sex Education

Feb 19, 2016 / Kristen Barton / Our Folks
Bless you, Barack Obama. This week, President Obama sent the U.S. Senate his proposed budget for fiscal year 2017, and he made a huge step … Read More
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This is How You Build an Intersectional Reproductive Justice Movement

Feb 18, 2016 / Carley Towne / Our Folks
  We often criticize, push, and urge activist movements around us to go further, to be more intersectional. It’s not negativity that spurs this criticism; intersectionality is … Read More

It's Okay to Struggle with Self-Care

Feb 16, 2016 / Hanna Foster / Our Folks
There’s currently an entire movement going on aimed at teaching people proper self-care. I think this is a great idea with great intentions; however, I find … Read More

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