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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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An Asian American lens of reproductive rights

Dec 15, 2022 / Ollie T / Our Folks
The rise in anti-Asian hate crimes brings increased attention to Asian American issues The term ‘Asian American’ was coined by Asian graduate students, Emma Gee … Read More

How We Can Sustain Our Activism in 2023

Dec 08, 2022 / Chloe S / Our Folks
As 2022 comes to an end with the holiday season, times for reflection naturally bubble up to the surface, propelling us to look inward and … Read More

Florida’s legislation continues to target LGBTQ+ young peoples and their futures

Dec 05, 2022 / Ollie T / Our Folks
As a high school student in Florida, I served two years as the Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) president. I faced resistance from my school’s administration, who … Read More

Why the Fight for Abortion Rights Still Matters in California

Dec 01, 2022 / Chloe S / Our Folks
The day Roe v. Wade was overturned on June 24th, I felt what many people felt: angry, sad, lost, disillusioned. And I did what many … Read More

5 things you need to know about digital privacy in the Post-Roe era

Nov 29, 2022 / Darcelle P / Our Folks
As the world grows increasingly interconnected through new tools and applications, it’s imperative that we practice discernment in the information we choose to disclose online … Read More

Criminalizing Miscarriage

Feb 17, 2022 / Maralyn Doering / Our Folks
Miscarriage is an incredibly common phenomenon that we don’t talk enough about. A miscarriage is defined as the sudden loss of a fetus before the … Read More

What About the Families?

Feb 08, 2022 / Maralyn Doering / Our Folks
One of my professors used to always say “If they start asking ‘What about the children,’ you know they don’t care about the children.” We … Read More

America, You in Danger, Girl

Jan 25, 2022 / Hannah Ezell / Our Folks
There is no other way to put it: American democracy is on the brink of collapse. Last year began with an attack on the Capitol … Read More

There Was Never A Labor Shortage

Jan 03, 2022 / Maralyn Doering / Our Folks
There was never a labor shortage. The ongoing pandemic has brought about employee shortages in many fields, but none is more obvious than the consumer … Read More

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