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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 Importance of Planned Parenthood in a College Community

Sep 29, 2015 / Hanna Foster / Our Folks
As a college student, living paycheck-to-paycheck, I understand the importance of affordable healthcare. I am lucky enough to still be on my parent’s health insurance … Read More

Planned Parenthood Sues Alabama Governor Over Cut Medicaid Contract

Sep 28, 2015 / Jason T. Frost / Our Folks
Not a month after being sued for removing a Confederate flag from the grounds of the state capitol, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley is once again … Read More

#ShoutYourAbortion and Questions of Morality

Sep 24, 2015 / Natasha Ivery / Our Folks
If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately and paying attention to social media, I hope you’ve noticed the sad dilemma of threats from … Read More

The Little-Known Problem of Chemical Pregnancies

Sep 23, 2015 / Caitlyn Martin / Our Folks
She came up to me before class on a Tuesday afternoon with tears in her eyes. “Can I talk to you about something?” she asked … Read More
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My Armpits, My Choice: An Open Letter

Sep 22, 2015 / Hanna Foster / Our Folks
Dear everyone that I’ve caught staring at the patches of hair under my arms, You aren’t mistaken; there is DEFINITELY hair there. You can stop … Read More

Bisexuality and Queer Policing

Sep 22, 2015 / Nigel Morton / Our Folks
This Saturday kicked off my town’s week long pride festival. It was a small outdoor concert and variety show at our town’s Native American center. … Read More

What is Feminist Porn?

Sep 21, 2015 / Jason T. Frost / Our Folks
Can porn be feminist? A member of my family, who would be appalled if I mentioned her name on this website, worked for a while … Read More
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Don’t call me exotic: terms to stop using that sexualize Latinas

Sep 18, 2015 / Kristen Barton / Our Folks
It’s Hispanic heritage month which means American public schools will most likely just spend a little bit of time talking about Cinco de Mayo and … Read More

California Could Be the First State to Teach ‘Yes Means Yes’ in High School

Sep 17, 2015 / Carley Towne / Our Folks
On Friday, September 11, the California State legislature passed SB-695, a bill that would require high school health classes to include information about affirmative consent … Read More

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