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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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Having the Reproductive Justice Talk with Your Parents

Jan 06, 2014 / Katherine / Our Folks
Most of my activist friends, myself included, have developed political values leaning far left than those of their parents possess and raised them with.   And, … Read More

The Truth Behind the So-Called "Culture of Life"

Jan 06, 2014 / Allie / Our Folks
Something that has been getting under my skin recently is the preservation of “life” at all costs by anti-choice activists and politicians. No matter what … Read More

“Hey Mrs. Carter”: Navigating Beyonce’s Feminism

Dec 20, 2013 / Nick / Our Folks
The queen Beyonce unexpectedly dropped a new album and it has been a holiday gift for all. Her 17 music videos and 14 tracks on … Read More

Keeping an Eye on the “Incremental” Abortion Restrictions in Ohio

Dec 18, 2013 / Diana / Our Folks
I set out to write this piece about the impact that Governor Kasich’s budget bill has had in Ohio since it was signed into law … Read More

Five Colleges, One Definition, and Whole Lot of Complications: How My College Consortium Addresses Sexual Assault on Campus

Dec 17, 2013 / Summer / Our Folks
Once or twice a month, my inbox has the misfortune of receiving a “Notification of Sexual Assault/Misconduct” from my college’s administration, detailing a recent assault … Read More

Overweight Women Stuck with the Hope and Pray Contraceptive

Dec 12, 2013 / Kayla / Our Folks
It was just earlier this year that the emergency contraceptive Plan-B One Step became available for sale without a prescription. Commonly referred to as ‘The … Read More

Roe v. Wade, Young People and the Supreme Court

Dec 10, 2013 / Summer / Our Folks
ThinkProgress recently published a fantastic yet depressing report on the Supreme Court’s gradual and subtle weakening of Roe v. Wade which has effectively nullified the … Read More

The Truth about Teenage Pregnancy Rates

Dec 09, 2013 / Allie / Our Folks
Have you heard the news? Pregnancy, birth, and abortion rates are at an all-time low for women ages 15-19. This recent statistic most likely surprises … Read More

Student Leaders at the University of Texas are Taking Campus Safety into their Own Hands

Dec 06, 2013 / Nick / Our Folks
Students on college campuses around the country are preparing for finals which means lots of caffeine, minimal amounts of sleep, and long nights at the … Read More

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