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  Jasmine at URGE · [email protected]
December 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Invest in the Future of Reproductive Justice

Your gift powers the next generation of changemakers. Give Now Friend, At URGE, we know change starts with young people. From campuses to communities across the country, our members are developing skills, building networks, and leading the fight to shape the future of Reproductive Justice. Frie…
  Daniela Ochoa Diaz from URGE · [email protected]
December 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM

URGE Policy Newsletter: How Congress Is Ending the Year & Who Pays the Price

Here’s what you need to know, and how to take action today. Give Now Hey friend, Congress is closing out the year the same way it spent much of it: last-minute negotiations, stalled votes, and above all, real consequences for our lives. From shutdown chaos to healthcare costs to anti-trans legis…
  Abiha at URGE · [email protected]
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Meet the Moment With Us This Giving Tuesday

Your gift helps to spark youth-led change. Give Now Friend, This Giving Tuesday, we’re celebrating the power of collective action. At URGE, young leaders are proving what that looks like by organizing on campuses, shifting culture, and building a future rooted in care and justice. Friend, will y…
  Abiha at URGE · [email protected]
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM

[Act Now] Hold Anti-Abortion Centers Accountable

Help young leaders organizing for change meet the moment. Give Now Friend, The influence of anti-abortion “crisis pregnancy centers” is growing. These centers pose as medical clinics, but instead of providing care, they spread disinformation to delay and deter individuals seeking an abortion. Th…
  Shante Wolfe from URGE · [email protected]
November 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM

TONIGHT: Let’s Celebrate, Reflect, and Plan for What’s Next

This event is for our students, URGE members, and supporters! Give Now Hey friend, 2025 is coming to an end, and WOW did this year go by quick! We know it’s been a long year for Reproductive Justice advocates full of growth, challenges, and wins across the country.  That’s why we’re inviting me…
  Daniela Ochoa Diaz from URGE · [email protected]
November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Today is Election Day!

Voting hours and rules vary by state. Open for more resources... Give Now Hey friend, Today is election day and we’re reminding you that voting is an important tool that helps shape our collective future. We’re sharing some tools to help all voters confidently exercise their rights. Across the c…
  Abiha at URGE · [email protected]
October 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Change Starts With YOU: Speak Out About RJ

New resources to talk about RJ in your community. Give Now Hi Friend, There are many ways to take action for Reproductive Justice. One of the most powerful ways to make a difference is to start a conversation, whether at home, in school, or in your community. As part of our We URGE Action campa…
  Abiha at URGE · [email protected]
October 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Change Starts With YOU: Speak Out About RJ

New resources to talk about RJ in your community. Give Now Hi Friend, There are many ways to take action for Reproductive Justice. One of the most powerful ways to make a difference is to start a conversation, whether at home, in school, or in your community. As part of our We URGE Action campa…
  Abiha at URGE · [email protected]
October 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Protect LGBTQ+ Youth & Take Action Today.

Your gift helps train young leaders to stand up against hate. Give Now Hi Friend, Earlier this month, the Supreme Court heard arguments for Chiles v. Salazar. A case that could determine whether states can protect LGBTQ+ youth from so-called “conversion therapy.” Let’s be clear: this is not th…
  Jasmine Dean from URGE · [email protected]
October 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM

Deadline Extended! Apply for SMA Fest 2025

We have good news for you! Give Now Hey friend ,We have good news for you! We’re extending the deadline to submit proposals for our Self-Managed Abortion (SMA) Content Festival.  Applications are now due Monday, Oct. 20 at 11:59pm PST. Learn more and apply for this PAID opportunity for young peo…
  Abiha at URGE · [email protected]
October 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Invest & Transform: URGE's Impact This Fall

From fellowships to campus grants, see how we're fueling youth leaders. Hi Friend, This fall, URGE is defending reproductive justice in a challenging time while investing in the creativity and power of the next generation.I’m excited to share a few highlights from recent months and opportunities t…
  Abiha at URGE · [email protected]
October 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Invest & Transform: URGE's Impact This Fall

From fellowships to campus grants, see how we're fueling youth leaders. Hi Friend, This fall, URGE is defending reproductive justice in a challenging time while investing in the creativity and power of the next generation.I’m excited to share a few highlights from recent months and opportunities t…
  Daniela at URGE · [email protected]
October 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM

[Take Action] Protect Trans Youth After Skrmetti

The fight for gender-affirming care is far from over. Stand with us. Give Now Hi Friend, At URGE, we believe action is the only way forward. That’s why this fall we launched our We URGE Action campaign to help you stay informed, speak out, and vote. Earlier this summer, the Supreme Court issued …
  Daniela at URGE · [email protected]
October 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM

[Take Action] Protect Trans Youth After Skrmetti

The fight for gender-affirming care is far from over. Stand with us. Give Now Hi Friend, At URGE, we believe action is the only way forward. That’s why this fall we launched our We URGE Action campaign to help you stay informed, speak out, and vote. Earlier this summer, the Supreme Court issued …
  Aleo Pugh from URGE · [email protected]
October 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM

Honoring Our Stories: Apply to SMA Fest 2025

A safe space to creatively share stories and resources about self-managed abortion Give Now Hey URGE family, On Friday, we shared information on the EACH act and invited you to to take action as a way to commemorate Rosie Jimenez.  Today, we continue to honor her memory by launching our annual o…
  Daniela from URGE · [email protected]
October 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM

Add Your Name Today: Let Your Rep Know to Co-Sponsor the EACH Act

We have the power to reverse this profound injustice Give Now Hi Friend, Today we commemorate Rosie Jimenez, the first known person to die from an unsafe abortion after the passage of the Hyde Amendment. Rosie was a single mother attending school to become a teacher, and was barred from using he…
  Abiha at URGE · [email protected]
October 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM

This Fall, We URGE Action.

We’re fighting back against harmful policies. Join us. Give Now Hi Friend, At URGE, we believe action is the only way forward. That’s why this fall we’re launching We URGE Action, a campaign to help you stay informed, speak out, and vote.Over the next few weeks, stay tuned for updates from our t…
  Abiha at URGE · [email protected]
October 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM

This Fall, We URGE Action.

We’re fighting back against harmful policies. Join us. Give Now Hi Friend, At URGE, we believe action is the only way forward. That’s why this fall we’re launching We URGE Action, a campaign to help you stay informed, speak out, and vote.Over the next few weeks, stay tuned for updates from our t…
  Shante from URGE · [email protected]
September 18, 2025 at 6:42 PM

Join Us To Build the Future We All Deserve

Be a part of our town hall and learn how to fight back Give Now Hi Friend, The Hyde Amendment has been blocking abortion coverage for nearly 50 years—robbing low-income people, young people, and communities of color of the freedom to make their own decisions about pregnancy. Hyde is a deliberate…
  Emma from URGE · [email protected]
September 16, 2025 at 8:54 PM

Your Vote Matters💫

📤Did you know there’s an election November 4? Give Now Hey there friend, National Voter Registration Day is today, and we want to remind you to use the ballot as a tool to help shape our collective future. We’re using this important day as an opportunity to demystify the ballot process by shari…
  Daniela from URGE · [email protected]
September 15, 2025 at 8:19 PM

Our health is worth fighting for 💜

Take action for Latine Heritage Month! Give Now Hi Friend, Latine Heritage Month is a time to celebrate everything that makes our communities powerful — our culture, our families, our resilience, and our joy. But it’s also a moment to be honest: too many of us are still being left out when it co…
  Daniela from URGE · [email protected]
August 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM

Action Needed! Congressional Money Moves & August Recess

A recap of this summer's budget chaos, and how to keep your reps accountable. Give Now Hi Friend, Congress is officially in their last week of August recess, but the Federal budget saga continues.It’s dizzying, but we’re here to help make sense of all the budgetary tools the White House and Cong…
  Mara from URGE · [email protected]
July 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Action Alert! Tell Congress to Vote NO on Trump’s Budget — Our Futures Are on the Line

🚨 ACTION NEEDED 🚨 Give Now 🚨 ACTION NEEDED 🚨 Trump’s budget bill is an all-out attack on young people, abortion access, and our communities. It’s the biggest giveaway to billionaires—paid for by cutting Medicaid, defunding Planned Parenthood, and criminalizing our communities.We can stop this. B…
  Mara at URGE · [email protected]
June 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM

We Must Speak Truth to Power

Will you join us in taking action? Give Now Friend, The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Skrmetti v. United States is dangerous. It lets Tennessee and other states ban life-saving gender-affirming care for trans youth. We stand with the young people who see this decision for what it is — an at…
  Shante at URGE · [email protected]
June 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Gender Justice Is Being Boldly Defended

Show up loudly. Show up consistently. Show up with us. Give Now Friend, Gender Justice isn’t just under attack—it’s being boldly defended, rebuilt, and reimagined every single day. As we close out Pride month, mark the Dobbs anniversary, and plan for how to move forward from the Supreme Court’s …
  Kam at URGE · [email protected]
June 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM

A Gender Justice Win in Alabama 👊

Years of organizing led to this moment—let’s keep going. Give Now Friend,Young people are fighting for Gender Justice—and it’s working. In Alabama, our advocacy led to a major win: a new law removing the state sales tax on essential health items like period and baby care products, starting in 20…
  Abiha at URGE · [email protected]
June 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Pride. Power. Gender Justice. Join Us?

Join us in telling more young folks' stories to shift culture. Give Now Friend,Stories spark change. They start conversations, build connections, and shift culture. That’s why this Pride Month—and as we approach the third anniversary of the Dobbs decision—we’re uplifting the voices of young pe…
  Daniela from URGE · [email protected]
June 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM

Support Healthcare for All: Tell your Senator to Fix this Bill!

Tell your Senator to fix the budget bill now. Give Now Hi Friend, The so-called “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act” (House Resolution 1), is slowly making its way through Congress after passing the House with a very narrow majority. Let’s be clear about one thing: in this iteration, this budget bill i…
  Jasmine Dean from URGE · [email protected]
May 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM

#SexEdForAllFest is LIVE!💫

Check out content from young artists advocating for LGBTQIA+ inclusive sexual education Give Now Hi Friend, We have exciting news - URGE’s Sex Ed for All Fest is LIVE! 🎉 From today through Friday, 5/30 we’ll be uplifting tons of digital content on URGE platforms created by young artists from acr…
  Daniela from URGE · [email protected]
May 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM

URGE Policy Update: The Latest from Alabama, California + Texas

Diving into all things state policy related this month Hi Friend,Welcome back to URGE’s Policy update✨. I’m diving into all things state policy related this month.   Did you know that every state has a different legislative session cadence? For example, in Texas, state lawmakers meet every two years…
  Jasmine Dean from URGE · [email protected]
May 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Not a Monolith - AANHPI Heritage Month

👀We’re spotlighting AANHPI-led organizations that are doing transformative work Hi Friend, Did you know that May is Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month? This month and every month, we’re celebrating the richness of AANHPI cultures, and calling out harmful myths th…
  Aleo Pugh from URGE · [email protected]
May 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM

📢Calling LGBTQIA+ Creatives of Color

We're on the hunt for our next group of bold storytellers and creatives! Give Now Hey URGE family,It’s that time of year again! 🥳️🎉 URGE is on the hunt for our next cycle of bold and dynamic, storytellers and digital creatives to be part of URGE’s Our Folks: Voices of LGBTQ+ Youth of Color progr…
  URGE Field Team · [email protected]
April 30, 2025 at 7:28 PM

Application deadline extended!!

💥The Leadership Summit application deadline is now Sunday, May 4! Give Now Hey Friend, Great news: We heard your feedback, and we've extended the deadline to apply for URGE’s National Leadership Summit!  You now have until Sunday, May 4 at 11:59PM PST to submit your application.  This is a FREE …