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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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Celebrating Resistance and Diversity

Jun 06, 2014 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
I kicked off my pride celebration early in Washington, DC during Memorial Day Weekend. It was DC’s annual Black Pride weekend and I had a … Read More

My Journey To Reproductive Rights, Freedom and Justice

Jun 04, 2014 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
I am a bit of a unicorn. Let me explain what I mean by that. I am a 22-year-old multi-racial, Army National Guard veteran, college … Read More

The Battle for Consent Culture is Not Over

Jun 02, 2014 / Summer / Our Folks
This article was also published in the Claremont Port Side I have had the honor to write quite a bit about sexual assault and consent during my … Read More

What Fighting Sexual Assault Looks Like on My Campus

May 22, 2014 / Katherine / Our Folks
It’s no surprise to anyone even halfway paying attention to the news as of late that campus sexual assault is a buzzy topic right now. … Read More

Inside the Fight for Marriage Equality in Ohio

May 19, 2014 / Allie / Our Folks
Marriage equality seems to be expanding every month, with states like Michigan and Arkansas having court cases and lawsuits against the state. The issue of … Read More

Ways to Stay Involved in Reproductive Justice Activism Now that You’ve Graduated College

May 08, 2014 / Diana / Our Folks
If you’re like me, you became involved with reproductive justice activism in college. College was where you first realized that underneath your sarcasm, snark and … Read More

Campus Safety “Tips”: Outdated, Out of Touch, and Dangerous

May 06, 2014 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
Looking at the typical “Campus Safety Tips” is an adventure through every rape myth imaginable.  Not only do these tips reinforce outdated thoughts about sexual … Read More

Bureaucracy Busting: LGBTQ Efforts at UT-Austin

May 02, 2014 / Nick / Our Folks
Earlier this week, the Department of Education and the Office for Civil Rights extended the Title IX clause to protect transgender students from discrimination in … Read More

Looking Back: (Almost) A Year of Blogging

May 01, 2014 / Summer / Our Folks
Last July, I hopped on a plane to attend the Choice USA National Conference, where I met an engaged community of young people working and … Read More

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