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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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Planned Parenthood Research Shows Our Worst Fears Coming True

Feb 12, 2016 / Kristen Barton / Our Folks
Recently, two Texas researchers co-authored a study that said exactly what we already know — as Planned Parenthood centers crumble, so does access to healthcare. … Read More

What Everyone’s Missing in the Gloria Steinem Controversy

Feb 11, 2016 / Carley Towne / Our Folks
Everyone on the Internet just about lost their minds this week trying to divine some hidden meaning from the controversy surrounding Gloria Steinem’s comments about … Read More

How to Prevent the Great #OHBrainDrain

Feb 10, 2016 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
Ohio has not always been home. Four years ago, when I received my admissions packet from Otterbein University (of Westerville), I was still calling a … Read More

Fighting the Lazy Millennial Myth

Feb 09, 2016 / Nigel Morton / Our Folks
Being a politically involved and concerned millennial is hard when older generations do nothing but criticize your generation for being lazy, having a short attention … Read More
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10 Things Progressives in Texas Understand

Feb 09, 2016 / Hanna Foster / Our Folks
Being a progressive in the south can be hard, especially in Texas. I know that it’s rough feeling like you’re always met with opposition, but we … Read More

WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT FLINT'S WATER CRISIS

Feb 08, 2016 / Jason T. Frost / Our Folks
Since we’ve covered it here on ChoiceWords before, I’m not going to tell you exactly why the Flint Water Crisis is a reproductive justice issue. Others have … Read More

5 ways to prevent teen dating violence

Feb 05, 2016 / Kristen Barton / Our Folks
February is Teen Dating Violence Prevention Month, so it’s important we talk about not only what teen dating violence is, but how people can get … Read More

The Body Positive Revolution Will Not Be Commodified

Feb 04, 2016 / Carley Towne / Our Folks
One of the world’s most iconic dolls went full feminist this week. Mattel, the company that owns and operates the Barbie brand, finally acknowledged that … Read More
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It's a TRAP!

Feb 03, 2016 / Caitlyn Martin / Our Folks
Every­­ year, hundreds of abortion restrictions are proposed in the United States. The most popular forms of laws include mandatory counseling at least 24 hours and up to … Read More

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