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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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Nicki and Jenny: Different Approaches To Being One Of The Guys

Sep 05, 2014 / Caitlin Rodriguez / Our Folks
I have a love for music videos. I remember getting ready for middle school and having VH1 on (The Top 20 Video Countdown remember?) in … Read More

Protect This House: Women Deserve Safe Campuses

Sep 04, 2014 / Samaria Johnson / Our Folks
Just in time for a return back to campus, the past two weeks has featured a number of headlines about sexual violence against women: a … Read More
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What's right and mostly wrong with “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.”

Sep 04, 2014 / Paul Brink / Our Folks
A little over a week ago, the annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event was put on by the Interfraternity Council (IFC) at Wichita … Read More

Uncovering Undercover Colors: A Cosmetic Fix to a Systemic Problem

Sep 03, 2014 / Tristan Cimini / Our Folks
Undercover Colors, a nail polish that can detect date-rape drugs (also known as benzodiazepines) in potential rape victim’s drinks, has proven to be highly controversial … Read More
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How The Pro-Choice Movement Brought Me Back to Catholicism

Aug 26, 2014 / Logan Anderson / Our Folks
One of my earliest memories is of being terrified in church. I was sitting in the pews, minding my own business (by which I mean … Read More
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Why Race Needs to Be Mentioned in Jada's Story

Jul 22, 2014 / Logan Anderson / Our Folks
Nothing about the photo that originated the #JadaPose trend is funny. In the picture, which launched the disgusting meme of young people (typically men) recreating … Read More

Hobby Lobby: Furthering the Othering of Women

Jul 07, 2014 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
“The exemption sought by Hobby Lobby and Conestoga would override significant interests of the corporations’ employees and covered dependents. It would deny legions of women … Read More
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How to Be an LGBTQ Ally (Without Being a Jerk)

Jun 25, 2014 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
As the month of June comes to an end, I took a moment to think about what I did this month to celebrate Pride, a … Read More

Dating Violence, LGBTQ Youth, & Reproductive Justice

Jun 16, 2014 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
Responding to dating violence among LGBTQ youth should be a reproductive justice priority. Not only do LGBTQ young people experience higher rates of relationship violence … Read More

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