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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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Twerking, Auto-Tune, and the “Bitch”: Lily Allen’s Feminism

Nov 15, 2013 / Nick / Our Folks
Lily Allen, the quirky artist based out of the UK is back after a long hiatus with a new single entitled “Hard Out Here” and … Read More

Reproductive Rights in America Have Gotten Worse After Tiller

Nov 12, 2013 / Diana / Our Folks
I know enough about abortion politics in this country, but I still didn’t know what to expect going in to see the movie After Tiller. … Read More

We’re All Anti-Rape, But Are We All Anti Anti-Rape Wear?

Nov 12, 2013 / Summer / Our Folks
The feminist internet blew up last week in response to AR Wear, a company that purports to offer a product “that will offer better protection … Read More

Drinking, My Campus, and Sexual Assault: Or Why (Some) Men Don’t Care

Nov 11, 2013 / Katherine / Our Folks
A little over a week ago, an article by Al Jazeera featuring students from the University of Kansas—my campus—caused an uproar with my fellow student … Read More

Feminism Isn’t an Invitation Only Party

Nov 07, 2013 / Kayla / Our Folks
Yesterday I read an opinion article by a colleague that caused me a bit of distress. In the article she discussed issues of restricted access … Read More

Please, Let’s Not Make “Thigh Gap” a Thing

Nov 06, 2013 / Diana / Our Folks
I’m 22 which means I’m an old and therefore no longer cool or privy to trends. Actually I’ve never been cool but that’s another blog … Read More

Slut Shaming on Halloween and Why Your Voice Matters

Nov 05, 2013 / Summer / Our Folks
Halloween weekend(s? – my college had two for some reason) is officially over but the controversies surrounding Halloween costumes persist.  October is always an interesting … Read More

Propaganda on Halloween: How Anti-Choice Tricks Are Not a Treat

Nov 04, 2013 / Allie / Our Folks
Trick or Treat: It feels like the one place where a kid can be a kid, dress up as their favorite character, and parents/caretakers can … Read More

3 Ways You Can Help Texas Right Now

Nov 01, 2013 / Nick / Our Folks
This week has been a roller coaster ride in Texas. First, on Monday, District Judge Lee Yeakel found certain requirements under HB5 to be unconstitutional … Read More

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