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Testimony in support of House Resolutions 5006, 5007, 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011 (Safe & Accessible Govt)

January 14, 2021 by Jocelyn remote computer

Good Evening Chairman Corvese and Members of the House Rules Committee: My name is Jocelyn Foye. My preferred pronouns are she/her. I live in Wakefield, Rhode Island, and I am the Executive Director and Board President of The Womxn Project. I am speaking in support of House Resolutions 5006, 5007, 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011. The Womxn Project is a grassroots organization … [Read more...] about Testimony in support of House Resolutions 5006, 5007, 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011 (Safe & Accessible Govt)

THE 2020 GALLERY, presented by The Public’s Radio (Uprising Category)

December 23, 2020 by Jocelyn remote computer

December 21, 2020  | Curated by John Bender & Sofia Rudin ||| As 2020 comes to a close we’re left asking, how do we make sense of this year like no other? We turned to Rhode Island artists for help answering this question, and 35 generously shared their work with us. When 2020 began, the Democratic presidential primary field was wide open, President Donald Trump … [Read more...] about THE 2020 GALLERY, presented by The Public’s Radio (Uprising Category)

Hi! Sending some love

November 23, 2020 by Jocelyn remote computer

Dear Friends and Community, When I think of our work here at The Womxn Project, it’s the force of an informed and passionately dedicated community that is the most powerful resource in the fight for a more just and equitable future. Activism starts and ends with people. Relationships are not just why we do this work, but relationships are also how we do this work. We exist … [Read more...] about Hi! Sending some love

TGIF: Ian Donnis’ politics/media roundup for November 20, 2020

November 23, 2020 by Jocelyn remote computer

by Ian Donnis |  November 20, 2020 |||  #4) Even under the best of circumstances, the legislative process can seem opaque to those who do not follow it closely. So what happens when members of the public do not have an opportunity to show up and testify? With luck, some degree of normalcy will return by the crunch time of the 2021 General Assembly session. For now, Jocelyn … [Read more...] about TGIF: Ian Donnis’ politics/media roundup for November 20, 2020

Advocates urge tax hike for RI’s top earners at State House rally

November 23, 2020 by Jocelyn remote computer

Providence Journal

The Providence Journal, by Katherine Gregg  |  Nov 21, 2020   |||| PROVIDENCE — Advocates of a "tax hike for the rich" chanted their demands outside the State House on Saturday, to the literal beat of a drum:  "Stand up. Fight back. Stand up. Fight back. ... We’re out here to take a stand. Public wealth is our demand." "Who’s got the power? 'We got the power.' What kind of … [Read more...] about Advocates urge tax hike for RI’s top earners at State House rally

Pre-Election Message: Sending you strength – YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

November 2, 2020 by Jocelyn remote computer

Uncertainty. We all see it everywhere, and, more gruelingly, we are all feeling it day-in and day-out. Today we are thinking of you, and we want to share THREE VERY SIMPLE suggestions that are personally giving us comfort right now. We know you have been counting down to tomorrow’s election for over four years, but we also know you’ve done more than just count. Each of you, … [Read more...] about Pre-Election Message: Sending you strength – YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

We will persevere, we will persist, this is our future together

October 29, 2020 by Jocelyn remote computer

This week, Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed and sworn in as the next Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. We now wake up knowing that many of the rights we hold dear – abortion access, voting rights, healthcare access, climate justice, LGBTQ+ equality, racial justice, and so much more – face very real threats. That means that State based actions are even MORE important, which we … [Read more...] about We will persevere, we will persist, this is our future together

Elections in Rhode Island- final days

October 29, 2020 by Jocelyn remote computer

We have gathered some important information to assist you with your plan to VOTE.   1.VOTE BY MAIL: Below is a sample of information available from the Secretary of State's website for vote by mail. Review info here for: receipt of mail ballot application by the Secretary of State Mail date of ballot Receipt of Ballot by Board of Education Acceptance of Ballot … [Read more...] about Elections in Rhode Island- final days

Senate votes to advance Barrett; confirmation expected Mon

October 26, 2020 by Jocelyn remote computer

By LISA MASCARO | October 25, 2020  ||| WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans voted overwhelmingly Sunday to advance Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett toward final confirmation despite Democratic objections, just over a week before the presidential election. Barrett’s confirmation on Monday was hardly in doubt, with majority Republicans mostly united in support behind … [Read more...] about Senate votes to advance Barrett; confirmation expected Mon

We #HonorRBG by speaking up locally and at the federal level

October 21, 2020 by Jocelyn remote computer

Last night, The Womxn Project hosted a panel of esteemed leaders to talk about how we can all take action where we are to honor the legacy and leadership of Ruth Bader Ginsburg! There were real gems and very inspiring moments in last night’s panel on “Honoring the Legacy of RBG” featuring Vimala Phongsavanh (Congressional Progressive Caucus Center), Marcela Betancur (RI Latino … [Read more...] about We #HonorRBG by speaking up locally and at the federal level

Honor RBG & help fight for the Court Panel

October 19, 2020 by Jocelyn remote computer

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a champion of reproductive health, rights and justice. She also inspired millions of women of girls (and our male and gender nonconforming accomplices) to dream big and work to make a change! As people debate what should be done around her seat on the Court, we are taking a moment to talk about what it looks like to honor her legacy. Join an incredible … [Read more...] about Honor RBG & help fight for the Court Panel

Our “GOP Burn Book” and other efforts to stay active

October 16, 2020 by Jocelyn remote computer

The Womxn Project has been busy. In fact, people are saying we look like we are everywhere. Well, we kinda are because we see how we can help put the pressure on (or asked to help do so). Between going to Susan Collins' office in Maine to projecting and rallying at the Supreme Court in Washington DC, we are learning a lot more along the way. We've learned that COVID is … [Read more...] about Our “GOP Burn Book” and other efforts to stay active

LTE: Lawmakers must make abortion access a priority

October 16, 2020 by Jocelyn remote computer

Providence Journal

MY TURN, The Providence Journal |  by Tammy Brown |  October 16, 2020  ||| Rhode Island needs more affordable health care — especially affordable abortion care. The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the deep inequities in our state’s health-care system and our economy. As people across Rhode Island struggle to access the health services they need, it’s clearer than ever that we … [Read more...] about LTE: Lawmakers must make abortion access a priority

Abortion-Access Supporters Rally Outside Supreme Court During Barrett Hearing

October 14, 2020 by Jocelyn remote computer

Shared by Storyful || Demonstrators supporting and opposing Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett marched on the Supreme Court in Washington as her confirmation hearings continued on October 13. Video uploaded by The Womxn Project shows a line of people marching, chanting “Whose court? Our court" and “I dissent,” with some holding placards that read “No confirmation before … [Read more...] about Abortion-Access Supporters Rally Outside Supreme Court During Barrett Hearing

PR: The Womxn Project Headed to Maine to Push “For Justice”

October 2, 2020 by Jocelyn remote computer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 3, 2020                                    Rhode Island Activists Head to Maine to Urge Senator Collins to Let the People Decide and Oppose a Nomination Before Inauguration The Womxn Project is joining people from across the region to converge in Portland to ensure Senator Collins keeps her word this time. (Providence, RI) - Statement by The … [Read more...] about PR: The Womxn Project Headed to Maine to Push “For Justice”

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The Womxn Project (TWP) is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization in Rhode Island focused on building a strong, feminist, community-based movement to further human rights of Rhode Islanders by using art and activism to advance education and social change. TWP stirs social awareness and invites political action to inclusively further womxn’s rights through creative advocacy campaigns and collaborative art projects. Read More...

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