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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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The Gender Politics of the Looming CSU Strike

Nov 05, 2015 / Carley Towne / Our Folks
Faculty across twenty three California State University campuses voted on Wednesday, November 4, to authorize a strike if negotiations between their Union and the University … Read More
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An Apology From a Former White Feminist

Nov 04, 2015 / Caitlyn Martin / Our Folks
Generally speaking, if someone looks back at the things they said and did three years ago, they will at the very least cringe, if not … Read More
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Chivalry is Dead, but Courtesy Never Goes Out of Style

Nov 03, 2015 / Hanna Foster / Our Folks
Now, before some one says something like “Oh, so now I can treat women like crap? Is that what you want?” No, Chad, please sit … Read More
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The Consequences of Poor Sex-Ed

Nov 03, 2015 / Nigel Morton / Our Folks
Recently, I stumbled on a sample of the abstinence book we used in my freshman health class in high school. Beside the fact it has … Read More

What I Learned Escorting at an Abortion Clinic

Nov 02, 2015 / Jason T. Frost / Our Folks
When a friend of mine told me she went “escorting” on weekends I wrongly assumed she meant either she was joking or working nights to … Read More
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The Impact of the "Badass" Women’s National Soccer Team

Oct 30, 2015 / Kristen Barton / Our Folks
I’ve always found the saying “you play like a girl” one of the most ignorant “insults” someone could use. It’s pointless and the idea women … Read More

It's Okay to be the Squeaky Wheel

Oct 28, 2015 / Caitlyn Martin / Our Folks
When I was in high school, I asked my dad why we hadn’t played tennis together in a while, despite the fact that I had … Read More

Comic Books Are No Longer 'Boys Only'

Oct 27, 2015 / Hanna Foster / Our Folks
Over the years, the major comic book publishing company, Marvel, has slowly been making progress towards a more inclusive universe. The company is beginning to … Read More

I Have a Problem With the Confederate Flag, but not Because It's Racist

Oct 26, 2015 / Jason T. Frost / Our Folks
Fewer than 7,000 people live in Lynchburg, Tennessee, if you count the residents of the entirety of Moore County. Most of them find employment at … Read More

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