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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 Open Letter to White Queer People

Feb 25, 2014 / Kayla / Our Folks
In 1969, in the early hours of June 28th, in a small corner of New York City, police raided Stonewall Inn. It’s been close to … Read More

Recovering Catholic: Reconciling Faith with Reproductive Justice

Feb 24, 2014 / Katherine / Our Folks
This past weekend I was lucky enough to get the chance to attend the fourth annual Take Root, a reproductive justice conference focused on red … Read More

Why Ohio Needs to Keep Golden Week

Feb 24, 2014 / Allie / Our Folks
Ah, yes, as an Ohioan, I’ll never forget the first Election season and Golden Week where I could legally vote. What a magical time, literally … Read More

TRAPped in Texas

Feb 21, 2014 / Nick / Our Folks
It was just last summer when we experienced Wendy Davis’ monumental filibuster against an anti-choice bill in the Texas Senate. Though the stand for abortion … Read More

I <3 my IUD

Feb 20, 2014 / Summer / Our Folks
This is a message to all you lovely period-having people out there – stop asking if I have a tampon you could borrow.  I have … Read More

#WhatWomenNeed, Valentine's Day and Beyond

Feb 19, 2014 / Diana / Our Folks
I loved All Above All’s Valentine’s Day twitter campaign. The simple #WhatWomenNeed was a great way to raise awareness about abortion coverage. It got me … Read More

On Being a Fed Up Kansan and Not Giving Up On Kansas

Feb 18, 2014 / Katherine / Our Folks
I want to start off by saying three things. I have lived in Kansas for 19 of my 21 years. There is a deep-seated affection … Read More

TED Talks and Eliminating Abortion Stigma

Feb 17, 2014 / Allie / Our Folks
Recently the folks who do TED Talks announced that they did not do talks on abortion, claiming that it is more of a “topical issue” … Read More

Unwrapped: The Best Valentine’s Day Gift!

Feb 14, 2014 / Nick / Our Folks
Chocolate, stuffed animals, and flowers might be nice, but nothing shows your affection like a big lubricated pack of condoms! In honor of February being … Read More

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