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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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Quick Guide to Debating the Issues Without Losing Your Sh*T

Oct 06, 2014 / Kadijah Ndoye / Our Folks
We’ve all done it before. We are having seemingly harmless conversations with our friends. Then someone who you thought you liked says something way out … Read More
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My First Pride Parade

Oct 03, 2014 / Caitlin Rodriguez / Our Folks
About two weeks ago I attended my first Pride festival in my state’s capital of Austin, Texas. Even though National LGBT Pride Month was declared … Read More

The Kids Will Be All Right

Oct 02, 2014 / Samaria Johnson / Our Folks
Earlier this week, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) approved for the first time the use of long-acting contraceptive methods (LARCs) as the first recommended … Read More

Thirty-eight Years Too Long: The Harm of the Hyde Amendment

Sep 30, 2014 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
By Ashton Brasher I keep consistent contact with a friend from my childhood. Over the past few years, her circumstances have become rather difficult. With … Read More
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Fire Shut Up in My Bones: A Memoir by Charles M. Blow

Sep 29, 2014 / Kadijah Ndoye / Our Folks
The past two weeks  have been rough to say the least. It was one of these weeks when your world is turned upside down by … Read More
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How I Went From An Uninformed Voter to a Voter Deputy

Sep 26, 2014 / Caitlin Rodriguez / Our Folks
National Voter Registration Day was this past Tuesday and with the last day to register to vote being October 6th, that means that getting yourself … Read More

Should Men Have a Say in Abortion?

Sep 25, 2014 / Paul Brink / Our Folks
Over the past few years, I’ve had a lot of conversations about abortion. In fact, a large portion of my life has revolved around abortion … Read More

The People’s Climate March: Bringing Movements Together

Sep 24, 2014 / Tristan Cimini / Our Folks
On Sunday, September 21, 2014, the People’s Climate March was held in New York City. Organizers estimated that over 400,000 people from across the globe … Read More

Dear Trojan: Make Your Ads More Inclusive

Sep 23, 2014 / Robyn Smith / Our Folks
Dear Trojan brand condoms, A few weeks ago, you released a trilogy of ads promoting the Co Zone, short for “condom zone,” in an effort to encourage … Read More

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