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The battle for accurate history textbooks in Texas

Jan 30, 2015 / Caitlin Rodriguez / Our Folks
View image | gettyimages.com Texas is often known for its political conservativeness; if you take a look at the bills that have been proposed during … Read More

Queer & Feminist Musicians That You Should Be Listening To

Jan 28, 2015 / Tristan Cimini / Our Folks
We need more female-identifying musicians, and as activists we need to seek them out and listen to them! In high school, I played music quiet … Read More

An Activist's Guide to the First Amendment

Jan 27, 2015 / Robyn Smith / Our Folks
I’m always a little surprised when my college classes —most of which are for my major, journalism—relate to activist work. So last week when we … Read More

5 Tips for Navigating Social Justice Discussions

Jan 26, 2015 / Caitlin Rodriguez / Our Folks
View image | gettyimages.com I’m part of a group at my university called Feminists United and every week we hold discussion based meetings that focus … Read More

Abortion Funding is a Blessing

Jan 23, 2015 / Guest Blogger / Our Folks
By Alyssah Roth, West Fund Co-Founder and President   “WHAT A BLESSING!” “Thank you so much! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it!” … Read More

Sending Love to our Abortion Providers

Jan 21, 2015 / Tristan Cimini / Our Folks
This week we commemorate the ruling of Roe v. Wade that made abortion legal in our country. In doing so, the doctors who provide abortion … Read More

How to Deal With Ignorant Comments From Loved Ones

Jan 06, 2015 / Robyn Smith / Our Folks
I celebrated my two week holiday break from school by going back home and spending time with my family. I loved seeing them and was … Read More
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My Self-Care Arsenal

Jan 05, 2015 / Kadijah Ndoye / Our Folks
Have you ever felt rage? I know I have. Have you ever felt hopelessness? I know I have. Those feelings became even more apparent as … Read More
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Kansas Sex Education Fight May Return in 2015

Dec 18, 2014 / Paul Brink / Our Folks
In 2007, the Board of Education in Kansas updated its policy with regard to sex education, removing the prior policy of recommending abstinence-only until marriage … Read More

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