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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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Abortion Access Month: How (Dis)Ability Can No Longer Be Ignored

Sep 09, 2013 / Allie / Our Folks
What does abortion access look like to you? For many, it’s having private insurances and Medicaid cover the cost of the procedure, creating strong networks … Read More

What do Rick Ross and Miley Cyrus have in common?

Sep 06, 2013 / Nick / Our Folks
It’s been less than two weeks since Miley Cyrus’ “twerking” at the VMA’s started a social justice firestorm. She was highly criticized for her appropriation … Read More

An Open Letter to Senator Marco Rubio

Sep 05, 2013 / Kayla / Our Folks
Senator, as I am sure you are aware, it was forty years ago that the landmark court case of Roe v. Wade legalized abortion in … Read More

Health Care Reform: Moving onto the Next Barriers to Care

Sep 04, 2013 / Diana / Our Folks
The Affordable Care Act is law of the land and that’s a good thing. More people who previously weren’t able to access health care due … Read More

Making Reproductive Justice Truly Intersectional: Takeaways from #solidarityisforwhitewomen

Aug 21, 2013 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
Like many a Twitter addict, I spent a good part of last week tweeting about intersectionality (or the lack thereof) in feminist movement. The #solidarityisforwhitewomen … Read More

19 Anti-Choice Stars and Counting: The Heartbeat Bill and the Duggar Family

Aug 19, 2013 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
What does the Heartbeat Bill of Ohio and the family of 19 Kids and Counting have in common? Recently, the parents of the family, Michelle … Read More

Reproductive Justice Wears Cowgirl Boots

Aug 15, 2013 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
As I was finishing up my degree in Women’s Studies, I would often take my Feminist Theory book to my favorite country bar and study … Read More

For Queer Youth, Statutory Rape Laws Can Sometimes Do More Harm than Good

Aug 13, 2013 / Sarah / Our Folks
Earlier this summer, an 18 year-old Floridian woman walked across a football field and accepted her high school diploma, sights set enthusiastically on the future. … Read More

The Next Step for Young Immigrants

Aug 08, 2013 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
by Raquel Ortega, Choice USA Field Associate A little over a year ago the Obama Administration announced the introduction of the Deferred Action for Childhood … Read More

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