Parenting
There is a huge culture of stigma and shame around pregnant and parenting teenagers. It comes from conservative talking heads and, sometimes, it comes from well meaning pro-choice activists who want to reduce unintended pregnancies. The big problem is that this stigma translates into real-life barriers to education, healthcare, jobs, and opportunities for young parents and their families.
All young people need access to information, healthcare, and support - especially those who choose to parent. These young parents need affordable prenatal care, accessible child care, quality jobs and financial and moral support to continue their education.
URGE supports access to comprehensive sex education and maternal healthcare. We advocate for young people’s access to contraception and support for young parents who want to attend college. Happy and productive communities ensure their citizens have access to information and can parent with dignity, while creating an educated and empowered workforce.
April 12, 2018
Paid Time Off is a Staple for Reproductive Justice
On Monday, Senator Tammy Duckworth became the first senator to give birth while in office. She will be taking parental leave, but… Read more »
August 18, 2017
We Need to Stop Sexualizing Breastfeeding
A few weeks ago on a sweltering, Kansas afternoon, a friend and I stopped by a sub shop near my house for lunch. The store was emp… Read more »
May 10, 2014
Texas Leader Writes About Her Experience as a Young Parent
Kathleen, one of our student leaders at UTEP, wrote this moving piece about becoming a young parent as a part of the Strong Famili… Read more »
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
The Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (or PWFA) ensures that workers can’t be forced out of their jobs just because they are pregnant… Read more »
Young vs. UPS
Young vs. UPS was a Supreme Court case about pregnancy discrimination at work. We need new legislation to make things better for p… Read more »
