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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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Domestic Violence & LGBTQ History Month: 5 Uncomfortable Truths

Oct 04, 2013 / Nick / Our Folks
Who hasn’t seen the “Don’t Be That Guy” posters around campus? My personal favorite features two males in the poster highlighting the intersectionality of domestic … Read More

CBS’s ‘Elementary’ is Back to Break New Ground

Oct 03, 2013 / Kayla / Our Folks
Last week, season two of CBS’s number one drama, Elementary, premiered. I, of course, was sitting attentively on my sofa, blanket around my shoulders and … Read More

Navigating Masculinity on the Fence of the Gender Binary

Oct 02, 2013 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
I got up this morning and left my house, fully intending to get to the office and start working on a development plan for the … Read More

“We Wont Go Back Rally” at the Ohio Statehouse

Oct 02, 2013 / Diana / Our Folks
Today in Columbus Ohio at 11:30am, women and men from across the state will meet at the Statehouse to hold a rally. The “We Won’t … Read More

Support the Troops, Repeal Hyde

Sep 30, 2013 / Allie / Our Folks
What does it mean when you say, “support the troops?” As a whole, the US has many supportive organizations for those who serve in the … Read More

Young, Broke, and Denied Abortion Access: Millennials and the Hyde Amendment

Sep 30, 2013 / Katherine / Our Folks
Is there ever any end to the parade of articles decrying Millennials? Judging by the sheer volume that the media churns out decrying my generation … Read More

“Orange is the New Black”: The Pornstache Problem

Sep 27, 2013 / Nick / Our Folks
Note: Spoilers ahead I’m going to first give “Orange is the New Black” credit where it’s due. This show has had extremely positive reviews with … Read More

I Am A Woman

Sep 26, 2013 / Kayla / Our Folks
Trigger warning: this post contains references to sexual assault and victim blaming.  It was in the back pew of a church where I first learned the universal … Read More

On Being A Woman and Afraid

Sep 24, 2013 / Summer / Our Folks
“Men are afraid that women will laugh at them.  Women are afraid that men will kill them.” – Margaret Atwood I’m pro-choice. I believe in … Read More

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