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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 Gambles with Tax Money to Punish Planned Parenthood

Jan 19, 2016 / Nigel Morton / Our Folks
For a state that is struggling with a historically significant budget crisis, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback and his supporters in the legislature sure do know … Read More

Just Say No to Girl-Hate

Jan 19, 2016 / Hanna Foster / Our Folks
A few weeks ago, Youtube star Lilly Singh, AKA Superwoman, got together with a few of her celebrity girl friends to challenge girls across the … Read More

An open letter: How the Reproductive Justice movement taught me self-love

Jan 15, 2016 / Kristen Barton / Our Folks
To anyone who struggles with what they see in the mirror, To anyone who finds themselves avoiding a mirror, To anyone who struggles with self-love, … Read More

Reproductive Justice and the Right to Die

Jan 14, 2016 / Carley Towne / Our Folks
One of the greatest achievements of the reproductive justice movement is the considerable work that has been done to weave the injustices faced by poor … Read More

These are the Characters You’re Looking For

Jan 12, 2016 / Nigel Morton / Our Folks
  Warning: mild SPOILERS for the newest Star Wars film ahead When it was announced that Disney made a deal with George Lucas to buy … Read More
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#DearDebbie, We're Right Here

Jan 12, 2016 / Hanna Foster / Our Folks
#DearDebbie, I must inform you that you have recently committed one of the deadliest sins against millennials by calling us complacent. To us, “complacent” is … Read More

Your Cervix Is Beautiful, according to this organization

Jan 11, 2016 / Jason T. Frost / Our Folks
Have you ever wanted to see just what your stomach looked like? Or your heart? Or liver? What about your cervix? Not a lot of … Read More

The Feminist's Guide to Holiday Shopping

Dec 21, 2015 / Caitlyn Martin / Our Folks
It’s that time of the year when we’re making holiday wish lists. Sometimes, we know exactly what we want and can provide our friends and … Read More

#StayMadAbby, Black Excellence, and White Privilege

Dec 17, 2015 / Natasha Ivery / Our Folks
Black Twitter’s razor sharp wit and social conscience didn’t hold back in 2015. They opened the public discourse on the role police brutality played in … Read More

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