It is summer, which should absolutely include the beach, picnics, barbecues, and road trips. Our kiddos are at home with us or we are bringing them to camps. It is a fun and hectic time. We have all been enjoying special moments with family and friends, but make no mistake that we are not going away. We are continuing to look for ways to educate and engage the community … [Read more...] about Let’s keep pushing for positive change TOGETHER!
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Center for Reproductive Rights: Building Power Newsletter, “Persistence Pays off in Rhode Island”
In 2018, the Womxn Project set a goal to help enact a law to protect the right to abortion in Rhode Island regardless of what happens to Roe v. Wade. The group, along with their partners and legislative champions in the state, advocated tirelessly over the last six months towards their goal. On June 19th, the Reproductive Privacy Act was passed by the legislature and signed by … [Read more...] about Center for Reproductive Rights: Building Power Newsletter, “Persistence Pays off in Rhode Island”
Urge Senator Reed to #ACTforwomen!
We have been working hard to protect the right to abortion in Rhode Island. We had a big win in our state, but we know that our right continues to be under attack across the country. We need to make sure that bills are not advanced that make care harder to get or harder to provide. We need to #ACTforwomen! Politicians who do not want anyone to be able to access … [Read more...] about Urge Senator Reed to #ACTforwomen!
THANK YOU for supporting our rights!
Did you see our full page ad in the Providence Journal thanking the supporters of the Reproductive Privacy Act? It is just one of a slew of ways we are showing our gratitude to the lawmakers who voted “yes” to protect our right to abortion. You should also check out local papers like the Warwick Beacon, Westerly Sun and the North Providence Valley Breeze and … [Read more...] about THANK YOU for supporting our rights!
Get the Facts!
JUNE 19, 2019 - - - - - - - - - - After several decades of hard work, on June 10th the Rhode Island State Senate and House of Representatives passed the Reproductive Privacy Act and Governor Gina Raimondo signed it into law. With the onslaught of attacks on Roe v. Wade and the right to safe, legal abortion care this was a huge victory. This win would not have been … [Read more...] about Get the Facts!
ACT NOW for maternal health and parental rights!
It was just one week ago that we made history with the passage of the Reproductive Privacy Act. We showed what was possible when Rhode Islanders come together to leverage our collective strength to push for policies that will make a positive difference for the health and the lives of people in our state. Let’s keep it up! There is only a short time left in the 2019 legislative … [Read more...] about ACT NOW for maternal health and parental rights!
Rhode Island Legislators Overcome Anti-Choice Democrats to Pass ‘Roe’ Protections
REWIRE.com: Jun 21, 2019, Auditi Guha || Lawmakers in Rhode Island, the most Catholic state in the nation, made history this week by passing legislation protecting abortion rights, one month after a Democratic state senator tanked a more comprehensive bill protecting and expanding access to abortion. Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) signed the Reproductive Privacy … [Read more...] about Rhode Island Legislators Overcome Anti-Choice Democrats to Pass ‘Roe’ Protections
Full video: Rhode Island codifies Roe v Wade into State Law
“We are still cheering and clapping and flabbergasted with absolute joy. “We want to be very clear. This absolutely, without a doubt would NOT have happened without the passion and dedication of activists across the state. The Womxn Project has had the incredible honor of partnering and connecting with thousands of volunteers in recent months who have given their time and … [Read more...] about Full video: Rhode Island codifies Roe v Wade into State Law
VIDEO: Raimondo signs RI abortion rights bill into law
by MATTHEW STEVENS AND JESSICA A. BOTELHO, NBC 10 NEWS, Wednesday, June 19th 2019 || "This victory is about the health, rights and bodily autonomy of every Rhode Islander. It is about taking a stand. It is about saying we won’t go back to a time when people were denied access to safe, legal abortion and pushed into desperate and dangerous circumstances," said the Womxn … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Raimondo signs RI abortion rights bill into law
CNN: Rhode Island governor signs abortion protection bill
By Caroline Kelly, June 20, 2019 || Rhode Island Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo has signed a bill codifying abortion protections, joining other Democratic-controlled states looking to safeguard the procedure as conservative states push ahead on abortion restrictions. The bill "codifies what has been the status quo under Roe v. Wade for nearly five decades," Raimondo said … [Read more...] about CNN: Rhode Island governor signs abortion protection bill
Rhode Island Codifies Roe
So we did a thing! After years of organizing, countless phone calls, tens of thousands of postcards, and hundreds of hours at the State House, WE (that includes YOU) finally codified Roe into Rhode Island law. Last night, after the Senate and then the House passed the Reproductive Privacy Act ("RPA") (H5125 sub B), Governor Raimondo signed the bill into law at approximately … [Read more...] about Rhode Island Codifies Roe
Huffington Post: Rhode Island Approves Bill Protecting Abortion Rights
06/20/2019, Alexis Arnold || Rhode Island’s Democrat-controlled government passed a law on Wednesday to protect abortion rights, part of a broader effort to support Roe v. Wade as it faces attacks nationwide from conservatives. … [Read more...] about Huffington Post: Rhode Island Approves Bill Protecting Abortion Rights
L’il Rhody Smashes the Patriarchy, Protecting Roe and Repro Rights. How Did They Do It?
Yesterday was a very big day for the feminist community in Rhode Island. With votes of 21-17 in the Senate and 45-29 in the House, last night Rhode Island passed the Reproductive Privacy Act, guaranteeing all people access to reproductive rights as defined by Roe v. Wade, no matter what the Federal Government does. … [Read more...] about L’il Rhody Smashes the Patriarchy, Protecting Roe and Repro Rights. How Did They Do It?
VIDEO: Governor signs abortion rights bill into law following House, Senate approval
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL: June 19th, Katherine Gregg || State lawmakers on Wednesday passed, and Gov. Gina Raimondo moments later signed into law, legislation to preserve “the status quo” on abortion in Rhode Island, no matter what the future holds for the historic Roe v. Wade ruling. As defined in the new state law, the status quo means: abortions are allowed up until the point … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Governor signs abortion rights bill into law following House, Senate approval
KEEP IT UP together – this weekend and beyond!
We are getting closer and closer to seeing this through and securing protections for the right to abortion. It is scary and amazing and exciting that we could be making history together. We can’t stop. We have to keep working and fighting TOGETHER! We need you to mark your calendars and grab your friends and family and join us at the State House for the … [Read more...] about KEEP IT UP together – this weekend and beyond!
