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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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5 Ways Anti-Choice Organizations are Co-Opting Social Justice

Sep 23, 2013 / Allie / Our Folks
Warning: Post contains a graphic image. When you hear the words, “justice,” “equality” and “compassion,” what do you think about? Do these words conjure up … Read More

Searching for Consent (From Your Partner, and in TV)

Sep 23, 2013 / Katherine / Our Folks
I have a bit of an unhealthy obsession with a show called Teen Wolf. Yes, it’s (very loosely) based off of the 80’s movie Michael … Read More

From Miss Saigon to Miss America: Policing Asian Bodies

Sep 20, 2013 / Nick / Our Folks
“Women, particularly APA women who already experience cultural pressures when deciding to start a family, may experience social pressures to produce certain kinds of children, … Read More

If I lived in a state that had reproductive justice…

Sep 18, 2013 / Diana / Our Folks
The state would respect the humanity of ALL people. The state would not pass laws diverting money from the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program … Read More

Five Ways the California Bill to Provide Condoms in Prison Falls Short

Sep 17, 2013 / Summer / Our Folks
The California State Senate recently approved a bill to provide condoms to currently incarcerated adult prisoners. The controversial piece of legislation would require five adult … Read More

This is (Racist) America

Sep 16, 2013 / Katherine / Our Folks
I had an entirely different post planned for today. However, when I got home from working a midnight shift, and I saw this article on my … Read More

3 Lies about Sex and Overweight Women You Probably Believe

Sep 12, 2013 / Kayla / Our Folks
The stigmas surrounding overweight women and sex are endlessly hilarious and remarkable to me. Turn on your television, open a magazine, get on the computer … Read More

Abortion Access Month: Improving Access in 5 Easy Steps

Sep 11, 2013 / Diana / Our Folks
September is an important month for reproductive justice activism. Besides the fact that it’s my birth month, it also happens to be Abortion Access Month. … Read More

Assembly Bill 154 and Young Californians: Increasing Access to Safe Abortion Care

Sep 10, 2013 / Summer / Our Folks
California is nationally recognized as one of the most progressive states in the Union and a national trendsetter for progressive issues, including reproductive justice.  In … Read More

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