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BREAKING: The Womxn Project Urges a Public Health Response to Sham Facilities

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Monday, August 13, 2022   Contact: Jocelyn Foye, Director [email protected] w. 401-400-0061   The Womxn Project Urges a Public Health Response to Sham Facilities As more people struggle to get the full range of reproductive health care they need, advocates are concerned about the promulgation of fake clinics preying … [Read more...] about BREAKING: The Womxn Project Urges a Public Health Response to Sham Facilities

TWP is taking on sham facilities – virtual & in-person actions!

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Fake women's health centers—AKA fake clinics—are not new. They started popping up in the 60s and really took off in the 80s and 90s. Their goal is to deceive and pressure people to carry a pregnancy to term - and they truly go for it lying to people, scaring them with bullsh*t claims about abortion and contraception, and some even share personal medical information with family … [Read more...] about TWP is taking on sham facilities – virtual & in-person actions!

BREAKING: Advocates Urge McKee to Take Continued Action for Abortion Access

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Wednesday, July 13, 2022 Read the multi-organization sign-on letter.  Read the frequently asked question around gubernatorial executive orders as a public health tool. Contact: Jocelyn Foye, Director [email protected] w. 401-400-0061 On behalf of members from the Campaign for Equal Abortion Coverage  Advocates Call on … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Advocates Urge McKee to Take Continued Action for Abortion Access

BIG DAY for McKee and Billionaires!

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BIG NEWS! Today, 27 groups from across the state are coming together to urge Governor McKee  to sign a second executive order to direct the state employee health plan and the state Medicaid program to include health coverage for abortion.  As you know, we have been fighting hard to pass a bill to stop the bans on health coverage for abortion in public insurance programs, but … [Read more...] about BIG DAY for McKee and Billionaires!

Questions of Separation of Powers and the Ability to use GEOs as a Public Health Tool

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The gubernatorial executive order (GEO) is an increasingly visible legal tool within the public health arsenal that may blur some of the traditional lines created through the separation-of-powers framework, but is being used more and more in the public health context. GEO uses include tackling public health emergencies, establishing new programs and entities, directing or … [Read more...] about Questions of Separation of Powers and the Ability to use GEOs as a Public Health Tool

We’re Hiring!

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OPERATIONS DIRECTOR 189 Broadway, Providence, RI In-Office & Remote Working (70%/30%) Work Type: Permanent Pay Range: $60,000-70,000 Start Date: As soon as the right candidate is found Benefits: yes (see below)   Summary of Position The Operations Director (OD) is a full time position reporting directly to the Executive Director (ED). This position … [Read more...] about We’re Hiring!

YOU DID THIS! McKee Signs Order Protecting Abortion Rights

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Dearest Womxn Project folks, We can never thank you enough for the time you give and passion you show for the many issues we work on and for the way you have shown up recently to speak out to protect abortion rights and access. We have exciting news! Today, after our public call to action, the amazing support of a robust set of partners and of course your calls and emails … [Read more...] about YOU DID THIS! McKee Signs Order Protecting Abortion Rights

BREAKING: TWP Celebrates Executive Orders Protecting Abortion Rights

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Contact: Jocelyn Foye, Director [email protected] w. 401-400-0061 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Monday, July 5, 2022 The Womxn Project Celebrates Executive Protections for Abortions - Calls for Continued Commitment to Action to Ensure Access to Care The time is now to enact every policy possible to protect and expand access to care. This is a next step, but there is … [Read more...] about BREAKING: TWP Celebrates Executive Orders Protecting Abortion Rights

No Independence without Reproductive Freedom!

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It has been almost one week since the Supreme Court’s horrific decision. While many of us are still reeling, we are also coming together to push back. Thank you to all who showed up at the State House on Friday. TWP activists were also at the State Democratic Committee on Sunday pushing General Assembly members to get rid of bans on health coverage for abortion and at the State … [Read more...] about No Independence without Reproductive Freedom!

Advocates Urging Action for Abortion Access (more than a dozen RI groups)

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June 30, 2022 Governor Daniel McKee Office of the Governor 82 Smith Street Providence, RI 02903 Dear Governor McKee, With the shocking decision from the United States Supreme Court to ignore 50 years of precedent by overturning Roe v. Wade, the time is now to enact every policy possible to protect and expand access to care, including halting state bans on health … [Read more...] about Advocates Urging Action for Abortion Access (more than a dozen RI groups)

BREAKING: TWP Urges McKee to Take Action on Abortion Access with Executive Orders

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Contact: Jocelyn Foye, Director [email protected] w. 401-400-0061 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Monday, June 27, 2022 The Womxn Project Urges McKee to Take Action to Truly Protect Abortion Rights & Access   The time is now to enact every policy possible to protect and expand access to care, including halting state bans on health coverage and making sure … [Read more...] about BREAKING: TWP Urges McKee to Take Action on Abortion Access with Executive Orders

We rallied the night the Roe decision came down. Here’s what has happened since.

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The night the overturning of Roe came down was unbearable except for the incredible range of speakers, activists, musicians, and comradery we felt at a rally TWP held the night of the decision. It empowered us to keep going and we promised important calls to action. Thank you speakers from the Economic Progress Institute, Coyote RI, The RI Democratic Women's Caucus, The … [Read more...] about We rallied the night the Roe decision came down. Here’s what has happened since.

TWP’s Statement: Response to Last Night’s Rally

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Last night at the Rhode Island State House, in the face of a horrific attack on our rights, local activists gathered together. Our rally’s purpose was to provide community for our people and to dispense information and action steps of how to fight back. A small group of anti-protesters came to disrupt our event, resorting at one point to physical violence to do so. Arrests … [Read more...] about TWP’s Statement: Response to Last Night’s Rally

PR || BREAKING: Womxn Project Responds on SCOTUS

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Friday, June 24, 2022 Contact: Jocelyn Foye, Director The Womxn Project [email protected] 401-400-0061   We Will Take Care of Us: The Womxn Project Responds to SCOTUS Decision We are done with political games. Courts and politicians will not tell us who we are or how to plan our families or futures. We will do what it takes to … [Read more...] about PR || BREAKING: Womxn Project Responds on SCOTUS