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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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ENDA May Not Mean the End of Job Discrimination

Oct 31, 2013 / Kayla / Our Folks
The fight for same sex marriage has consumed the public’s mind in the past few years. With the ruling on DOMA and California’s Proposition 8 … Read More

An Open Letter to My Fellow College Students on Halloween

Oct 30, 2013 / Diana / Our Folks
Ugh college. College is the worst! What with all the classes and the endless assignments and readings you sacrifice your nights to do because the … Read More

Let’s Talk About Talking About Sex

Oct 29, 2013 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
October has been deemed “Let’s Talk Month” in the hopes to encourage families to talk about a wide range of issues related to sexuality, like … Read More

3 Ways to Improve Sex Positive Activism

Oct 28, 2013 / Katherine / Our Folks
I’m a pretty big fan of Sex Positivity, mostly because I’m a fan of people being able to have all the consensual sex they want … Read More

Disenfranchisement, A Little Bit Bigger in Texas

Oct 25, 2013 / Nick / Our Folks
The saying goes, everything is bigger in Texas, including our bigots at the capitol. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all about Southern comfort and hospitality, … Read More

Four Ways to Spot a Bad Ally

Oct 24, 2013 / Kayla / Our Folks
Society has advanced leaps and bounds over just the past decade when it comes to rights and acceptance for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Just … Read More

Dear Emily Yoffe: I Don’t Need Your Advice. Please Stop, Seriously.

Oct 22, 2013 / Summer / Our Folks
Lots of you may have already seen Slate’s recent article “College Women: Stop Getting Drunk.” For those of you who haven’t, Emily Yoffe, the author … Read More

The Politics of Finding Yourself on the Page

Oct 21, 2013 / Katherine / Our Folks
The Toast did a lovely piece this week that filled my stomach with butterflies upon dizzying butterflies called “Annie on My Mind and the Books … Read More

Responsibility and Reproduction: Abortion as Radical Self-Care

Oct 21, 2013 / Allie / Our Folks
What is the typical picture that anti-choice politicians paint of a person who chooses abortion? She is a cisgender straight woman (of course). She consented … Read More

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