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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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18 And Clueless: How California’s Proposed Affirmative Consent Law Could Have Helped Me

Feb 13, 2014 / Summer / Our Folks
I remember my very first week of college, my first real night at a college party. Newly independent and recently single, I was determined to … Read More

3 Things I Learned About My Vagina from Anti-Choice Politicians

Feb 11, 2014 / Kayla / Our Folks
The vagina, no matter whose body it’s attached to, is an impressive piece of technology. It’s sleek. Durable. Self-cleaning. Organic. It’s nature’s own pocket! But … Read More

Can We Stop Pretending “Religious Liberty” is the Real Motivation for Legislation?

Feb 10, 2014 / Katherine / Our Folks
You know, after getting back from a national conference with 4,000 queer folks and allies, I was floating on a little rainbow hued cloud, having … Read More

Why You Need to Know About Telemedicine Abortions

Feb 10, 2014 / Allie / Our Folks
Imagine that you are a college student who has just taken their first unexpected positive pregnancy test. You decide that an abortion is your best … Read More

Creating Change: Finally Feeling “Queer Enough”

Feb 07, 2014 / Katherine / Our Folks
The language I use to describe how I identify my space within the LGBT community changes day to day. Sometimes I call myself bi, sometimes … Read More

Creating Change: The Importance of Belonging

Feb 05, 2014 / Kayla / Our Folks
This past weekend I had the amazing opportunity to attend Creating Change 2014, a conference hosted by the Gay and Lesbian Task Force, in Houston, … Read More

Black Herstory Month: Audre Lorde and Lessons I Learned about Black Womanhood

Feb 05, 2014 / Diana / Our Folks
The first book by Audre Lorde I read was Sister Outsider. It was March and I was getting ready to go home for spring break. … Read More

What the Drop in the Abortion Rate Won't Tell You

Feb 04, 2014 / Summer / Our Folks
It’s official, America. According to the newest study on abortion rates from the Guttmacher Institute, the national abortion rate is now in decline.  According to … Read More

How a Pool Party Could Spark a Revolution

Feb 04, 2014 / Allie / Our Folks
This weekend, I had one of those moments that fueled me to continue to break down barriers and stigmas around bodies. This experience happened at … Read More

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