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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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Let’s Talk About Sex, During Sex: Expanding Consent

Mar 10, 2014 / Katherine / Our Folks
Since entering the wide and wonderful world of feminism, I’ve always been known as the “sex educator” friend. I’ve put condoms on bananas, explained how … Read More

Fetal Heartbeat: The Great Anti-Choice Divider In Kansas

Mar 07, 2014 / Katherine / Our Folks
On March 26th, 2013, The House Federal and State Affairs Committee opened at 8 a.m. the hearing on HB 2324—a bill summarized by the meeting … Read More

Let the Budgeting Begin: Why Obama’s Version Makes Me Smile

Mar 06, 2014 / Summer / Our Folks
We had some good news out of the White House recently — President Obama just released his version of the budget this week and in … Read More

5 Reasons Why a Menstrual Cup Might Be for You

Mar 05, 2014 / Diana / Our Folks
I have a Diva Cup. I am not a hippie. These two statements often times seem mutually exclusive. This millennial is happy to let you … Read More

2 Things I Learned About Sexism While in a Mental Hospital

Mar 04, 2014 / Kayla / Our Folks
In 2013, I had the very interesting experience of spending five days in a mental institution. I’ll be really upfront and say that it extremely … Read More

Negotiating The Vagina Monologues with Intersectional Feminism

Mar 03, 2014 / Allie / Our Folks
It’s that time of year – when college campuses and communities host The Vagina Monologues. This is the third year I have been involved with … Read More

An Open Letter to Judge Orlando Garcia

Feb 28, 2014 / Nick / Our Folks
Thank you. I don’t even think a thank you can express a fraction of how I’m feeling. It’s a kind of I want to run … Read More

How Sex Education Failed Me

Feb 27, 2014 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
Sex education in schools has been a contentious topic for a long time. A poster in a Kansas middle school brought up it up again … Read More

“The War On Voting” comes to Ohio

Feb 26, 2014 / Diana / Our Folks
On Wednesday, February 19th, Ohio legislatures passed Senate Bill 238 and Senate Bill 205. SB 238 “would reduce the number of absentee-voting days by six … Read More

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