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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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Interns in the United States: Unpaid and Unprotected

Oct 18, 2013 / Nick / Our Folks
No benefits, long hours, random tasks, and all for the sake of “experience” on our résumé. As if unpaid internships weren’t already terrible enough. It’s … Read More

Why Anti-Choice Groups are Afraid of Students...and They Should Be

Oct 17, 2013 / Kayla / Our Folks
Yesterday, the University of Central Florida (UCF) was paid a visit by the not so pleasant anti-choice organization Created Equal. They came toting large A-frames of … Read More

Here’s Hoping Janet Yellen is Good for Youth Employment

Oct 16, 2013 / Diana / Our Folks
So, Janet Yellen was nominated by President Obama on October 9 to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve. That sound you hear, it’s … Read More

A New Top Priority for College Campuses: Why Your College Needs to Advocate for Survivors

Oct 15, 2013 / Summer / Our Folks
This weekend, my college lost an important part of our community with the passing of our Dean of Students, Bekki Lee.  Bekki was a kind … Read More

Parental Consent is Advised (and Anti-Choice)

Oct 14, 2013 / Katherine / Our Folks
If you haven’t yet heard the story of Anonymous 5, the 16 year-old Nebraska Girl who had to ask the court system for permission to … Read More

Obamacare, Sex Education and You

Oct 11, 2013 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
With headline after headline, news story after news story since its introduction in 2010, the Affordable Care Act (aka “Obamacare”) has been scrutinized, analyzed, loved, … Read More

Self-Care 101

Oct 09, 2013 / Diana / Our Folks
Self care, it’s mandatory. It’s as easy and simple as it sounds, caring for yourself. But one thing I’ve noticed is that women and activists … Read More

Why I Won't Shut Up About the Shutdown

Oct 08, 2013 / Summer / Our Folks
So let’s get a couple of things straight. The politicians who refuse to pass a federal budget in protest of the Affordable Care Act are … Read More

We Won't Go Back: Raising Youth Voices in Reproductive Justice

Oct 07, 2013 / Allie / Our Folks
History was recently made in Ohio when over 300 people rallied at the capitol in Ohio for reproductive rights. I was fortunate enough to attend … Read More

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