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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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Florida Bill Further Restricts Abortion Access

Mar 24, 2015 / Robyn Smith / Our Folks
A lot of crazy stuff comes out of Florida. We even have a Twitter called “Florida Man” for all those ridiculous headlines (“Florida Man Seen … Read More
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Putting #Women on the Map

Mar 23, 2015 / Kadijah Ndoye / Our Folks
In recognition of Women’s Herstory Month,  I wanted to acknowledge an organization called Sexualization Protest: Action, Resistance, and Knowledge (SPARK). Similar to URGE, one of … Read More

The problem with Franco's conversation between his "two sexualities"

Mar 20, 2015 / Caitlin Rodriguez / Our Folks
Earlier this week I stumbled across an interesting interview with James Franco entitled “The straight James Franco talks to the gay James Franco.”  The title alone … Read More

Podcasts for Reproductive Justice Activists

Mar 18, 2015 / Tristan Cimini / Our Folks
Radio is one of my favorite ways of hearing peoples stories. Sound can be a beautiful and intimate medium, allowing you to free up your … Read More

Your Pro-Choice Cheat Sheet: How to Respond to Anti-Abortion Arguments

Mar 17, 2015 / Robyn Smith / Our Folks
Last week, my school was “lucky” enough to play host to an anti-abortion group called Creating Equal. The group stopped by for two days as … Read More

Hey Congress, We See You

Mar 13, 2015 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
This week it looked like Congress was poised to pass a bipartisan bill, the Justice for Trafficking Victims Act (JVTA). However, after the bill made … Read More

Fraternities and Guilt by Association

Mar 12, 2015 / Paul Brink / Our Folks
I’m sure by now most people have seen or read about the video that was taken of members of the SAE chapter at Oklahoma University … Read More
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Feminist Hacktivism on Wikipedia

Mar 11, 2015 / Tristan Cimini / Our Folks
Last Saturday morning, many Oberlin students gathered at a local art venue with their laptops, chargers, and desires to tell the world about more women … Read More

My Pro-Choice Is About More Than Abortion

Mar 10, 2015 / Robyn Smith / Our Folks
Last Friday, I stumbled upon an article originally published by “VICE UK.” The headline, “Being Pro-Choice Isn’t Just About Abortion,” is what drew me in. … Read More

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