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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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Make Roe Real: How I Make My Personal Life Political

Jan 21, 2014 / Summer / Our Folks
This week marks the 41st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the famous Supreme Court Case that “guaranteed” the right to abortion to American women. But … Read More

Let's Pledge to Make Roe Real

Jan 21, 2014 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
Written by Andrew Jenkins, URGE Field Associate In a few short days we’ll be celebrating a historic moment in the reproductive health and rights movement: … Read More

Harassment - Coming to an Abortion Clinic Near You!

Jan 17, 2014 / Nick / Our Folks
As if shutting down reproductive health clinics throughout the country with ridiculous restrictions and TRAP laws, anti-choice activists are making it even more difficult for … Read More

Hello Pronoun Stickers Make Introductions A Little Less Awkward

Jan 15, 2014 / Diana / Our Folks
I am a huge fan of “Hello Pronoun Stickers” ever since I saw them featured on the blog “fuckyeahfeminists.com” All I could think of was … Read More

Project Unbreakable and New Young Organizing

Jan 14, 2014 / Summer / Our Folks
Sometimes social justice can be exhausting. Trying to convince the general public that issues like abortion, birth control, and sexual violence aren’t only important for … Read More

The Other “F” Word: Enough Mansplanation

Jan 10, 2014 / Nick / Our Folks
“Feminism: a person who believes in the social, political, and economic equality of the sexes.” – Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche The use of language and the … Read More

New Year, New Florida: Domestic Partnership on the Horizon

Jan 09, 2014 / Kayla / Our Folks
Over the past few years, the movement for LGBTQ equality has made some tremendous progress throughout the country. With the number of states that allow … Read More

What Banning Books in Schools Says About Who Matters in America

Jan 08, 2014 / Diana / Our Folks
I got into a lot of trouble as a teenager. But this time was different. It was spring of 2008. I was sitting by our … Read More

Why Should This 21-Year-Old Woman Care about Paternity Leave?

Jan 07, 2014 / Summer / Our Folks
So often the conversations around reproductive justice focus solely on what happens to a person and their (sometimes potential) fetus before birth – contraception, abortion … Read More

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