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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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Can one street harassment experience speak for us all?

Oct 31, 2014 / Caitlin Rodriguez / Our Folks
Earlier this week a video entitled 10 Hours of Walking in NYC as a Woman was released and immediately went viral on the Internet. The almost two … Read More

Why don't you just leave?

Oct 30, 2014 / Paul Brink / Our Folks
I was born in Kansas. I have always lived in Kansas. All of my family and friends also live in Kansas. I love living here. … Read More

Moving Forward with the Sex Positivity Movement

Oct 30, 2014 / Samaria Johnson / Our Folks
The sex positivity movement that has emerged in the last few years has made amazing efforts in challenging sexist and misogynist attitudes about women’s sexual … Read More

RJ Tech Talk: Egg Freezing

Oct 29, 2014 / Tristan Cimini / Our Folks
As new technology is being developed for reproductive health, many questions come up as to how each product can fit into the framework justice. Technology’s … Read More

A wolf in sheep’s clothing, is still a wolf

Oct 28, 2014 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
Recently, a mother in Pennsylvania was sentenced to prison because she ordered the abortion–inducing-drugs – misoprostol and mifepristone, over the internet for her daughter who … Read More

Carrying That Weight Beyond a Day of Action

Oct 27, 2014 / Kadijah Ndoye / Our Folks
I am currently on Domestic Exchange at Barnard College, literally located across the street from Columbia University. Since the schools are located across the street … Read More

Bridging Identities In The Newsroom

Oct 24, 2014 / Caitlin Rodriguez / Our Folks
Being a journalism major at Texas State University, I look forward to the third week in October because every year it is designated as Mass … Read More

Why I Married Young

Oct 23, 2014 / Paul Brink / Our Folks
Hello, my name is Paul. I’m a 22 year old college senior, and I’ve been married for 3 and a half years now. Yes, I … Read More
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Reading Black Feminism

Oct 22, 2014 / Tristan Cimini / Our Folks
Historically, the feminist movement has been centralized around white women. From the perspective of a privileged white person, I have been fed a very mainstream … Read More

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