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Is Hate Speech, Free Speech?

Nov 12, 2019 / Katerina Tsvetkova / Our Folks
Anytime a protest happens on my campus, whether it be a counter-protest or a protest in response to signs to something, the argument of hate … Read More

My Experience with Abstinence-based Sex Ed

Nov 05, 2019 / Hannah Bae / Our Folks
All people should have access to comprehensive, inclusive, evidence-based sex education. Unfortunately, that’s not often the case. Abstinence-based sex education is the culturally normative, federally funded status … Read More

The Supreme Court Doesn't Get to Rule on Our Humanity

Oct 17, 2019 / Siqi Cheng / Our Folks
On Tuesday, October 8th, Supreme Court Justices heard arguments on whether existing federal law should protect LGBTQ people from employment discrimination. For the 1 million American workers … Read More

15 Ways You Are Privileged as a Cis Person

Oct 15, 2019 / Nicole Gathany / Our Folks
In my work at URGE and as a volunteer at the New York City Anti-Violence Project, it has always been common practice for everyone to … Read More

Having Pride in Wichita

Oct 07, 2019 / Gabrielle Villar / Our Folks
On September 29th, URGE Kansas members had the opportunity to be part of Wichita Pride and march in the parade. For me, it was my … Read More

Keeping All Families Together Is An RJ Issue

Sep 06, 2019 / Hannah Bae / Our Folks
The recent and mainstream reproductive rights conversation in the United States has been narrowly limited to the discussion of reproductive “choice” and abortion access. However, … Read More
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Fast Fashion: Unsustainable, Racist, NOT Cute

Feb 28, 2019 / Erica Gonzalez / Our Folks
I want to stress that all responsibility for climate change should be placed on corporations- not the consumer. This article’s goal is to inform the … Read More

Everyone Deserves Comprehensive Sexual Education

Feb 15, 2019 / Anna Khan / Our Folks
Sexual education doesn’t tend to stray anywhere past preaching of abstinence accompanied by mortifying stories about sexually transmitted diseases, but for people with disabilities, it’s … Read More

Don't Be Afraid of Checking Yourself. We Have to do Better.

Jan 30, 2019 / Anna Khan / Our Folks
Earlier today, it was reported that openly gay and black actor Jussie Smollett was the victim of a hate crime in Chicago that left him … Read More

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