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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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3 Feminist TV Shows You Need to Watch in 2016

Feb 02, 2016 / Hanna Foster / Our Folks
Let me just preface this by saying, I really love feminist media, but there is no real way to define what is and what isn’t … Read More

Reverse Abortions are Pseudoscience

Feb 01, 2016 / Jason T. Frost / Our Folks
According to most studies, very few people regret having an abortion. This, however, does not stop unlicensed “crisis pregnancy centers,” staffed by activists (many of … Read More

Marley Dias, Whitewashing, and #1000BlackGirlBooks

Jan 28, 2016 / Natasha Ivery / Our Folks
Reading is fundamental, and always has been.  I love to read and recently bought four new books I can’t wait to dive into. Literacy can be considered a … Read More

Flint, Michigan: Why Environmental Justice is Reproductive Justice

Jan 27, 2016 / Caitlyn Martin / Our Folks
Michigan has made national news a good bit lately for the water crisis in Flint. For those that are unaware of what is going on, … Read More

Kesha and Rape Culture in the Music Industry

Jan 26, 2016 / Nigel Morton / Our Folks
Trigger Warning: Rape Today the New York Supreme Court will release the decision on the case filed by Kesha Sebert against her producer, Dr. Luke, … Read More

Shattering the Stigma: What #AbortionPositive Means to Us

Jan 22, 2016 / Kristen Barton / Our Folks
It’s been 43 years since Roe v. Wade legalized abortions nationwide. It’s been 43 years of anti-choice propaganda attacking people for their right to an … Read More

Amber the Activist and Victim Blaming in Rape Culture

Jan 21, 2016 / Natasha Ivery / Our Folks
[Trigger warning of sexual assault, rape and mental trauma.] 2015 was (unfortunately) the year of perpetuating rape culture and victim blaming. After her ex-husband and … Read More

Abortion Speakout harkens Back to Pro-choice Activism's Roots

Jan 21, 2016 / Carley Towne / Our Folks
On January 19th, over 100 people shared their abortion stories during a six hour live-streamed Abortion Speakout hosted by the 1 in 3 Campaign, a … Read More

My Experience Calling Crisis Pregnancy Hotlines

Jan 20, 2016 / Caitlyn Martin / Our Folks
Have you ever gone on a road trip that involved northern Florida and southern Georgia? If you haven’t, don’t worry—you’re not missing much. The only … Read More

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