You did this. We did this. The more than 40 groups in our Campaign for Equal Abortion Coverage did this. Together, we passed the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act. Just now the Rhode Island Senate passed S32, the House moved it forward and the governor just signed it into law! “Every one of us should be able to plan our families and our futures and live with love, health, … [Read more...] about WE DID IT! EACA is law!
TWP Actions
FLOOR VOTE TONIGHT – be there in this critical moment!
Dear Womxn Project friends, Excluding abortion care from public insurance programs has taken away the right to abortion for far too many people for far too long. Folks from across Rhode Island are headed to the State House TONIGHT to see that change. The Senate floor vote on the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act (S32) begins around 4pm. We are also hearing that the House will … [Read more...] about FLOOR VOTE TONIGHT – be there in this critical moment!
WOW! EACA heads to the floor – be there!
WE ARE SO EXCITED - EACA HEADs TO THE SENATE FLOOR! Be there with us! Together, we have built an amazing movement across the state and with the help of the more than 40 organizations in the Campaign for Abortion Coverage, today we took a big step forward in ensuring that the right to abortion is not taken away from people based on how much money they have or the type of … [Read more...] about WOW! EACA heads to the floor – be there!
BIG VOTE TODAY (invite/fun action to #PassTheEACA!)
Folks from across Rhode Island are headed to the State House TODAY for a critical vote in the Senate Judiciary committee on the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act (S32). Policies banning insurance coverage are about taking away access to care. We shouldn’t have laws that deny health coverage just because someone is poor or because they happen to get their insurance from a … [Read more...] about BIG VOTE TODAY (invite/fun action to #PassTheEACA!)
Mother’s Day, Justice & EACA Progress (actions, updates)
Exciting! Join us for the Senate Judiciary Committee VOTE (5/16) This Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary will vote on the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act. We need to be there in force. This Mother's Day... As we get ready to celebrate moms, mamas and caregivers in our lives, let's be clear that the work we are doing to get bans on coverage for abortion off the books in our … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day, Justice & EACA Progress (actions, updates)
Senate Judiciary Progress of the EACA – join us!
- - - - - - May 13th - - - - - - Join us for the Senate Judiciary Committee VOTE (5/16) This Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary will vote on the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act. We need to be there in force. We will not stop until this bill is signed – and we need YOU to keep up the fight with us! CLICK HERE to let us know you’ll be there. We will share updates. So get your … [Read more...] about Senate Judiciary Progress of the EACA – join us!
BIG NEWS – RI House Passes EACA! Onwards to the Senate
To say we are thrilled does not even come close. Last night, by a vote of 49-24, the Rhode Island House of Representatives passed the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act (EACA), which would include insurance coverage for abortion in the state Medicaid program and associated plans and include coverage in the insurance plan used by state employees. This is a big step forward that … [Read more...] about BIG NEWS – RI House Passes EACA! Onwards to the Senate
(Action Alert) EACA celebrations, Mife update & more!
BIG NEWS FROM LAST WEEK! As you know, there is a coordinated attack by extremists to try to take away access to mifepristone, one of the two pills used in the most common form of medication abortion. On Friday, the Supreme Court upheld the stay halting blocks on mifepristone. What does that mean? Well the FDA approval will be upheld and none of the hold restrictions will … [Read more...] about (Action Alert) EACA celebrations, Mife update & more!
Action Alert: Urgent 4 actions today in 4 minutes
We are so excited about what’s happening and are writing this email for some immediate actions and save the dates. Capture all the actions with us here! We need the committees in the RI House of Representatives to know that people are watching and that we want to see abortion access and reproductive rights protected THIS YEAR! It is that simple. Look below for the 4 … [Read more...] about Action Alert: Urgent 4 actions today in 4 minutes
(Action Alert) SCOTUS, EACA & URGENT updates!
On Friday, SCOTUS gave us a pause in support of abortion rights AND the RI abortion access bill, the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act (EACA) took a NEW step forward! LAST FRIDAY (federal): The Supreme Court just announced a temporarily block on mifepristone restrictions. The decision delays a ruling from a federal appeals court and will allow abortion providers to … [Read more...] about (Action Alert) SCOTUS, EACA & URGENT updates!
Mifepristone Cases Update: Courts don’t care for all of us – we do!
As people across the state prepared to come together to be with loved ones for Passover, Easter, and Ramadan, two competing rulings came down on Friday evening around access to mifepristone, one of two medications commonly used for abortion by pills. Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk issued a decision out of a Texas federal court in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v . FDA attempting … [Read more...] about Mifepristone Cases Update: Courts don’t care for all of us – we do!
Updated and Awesomeness Coming Your Way: EACA, 401Gives, ACA Birthday Townhall, & More
Weeds are threatening spring’s fragile buds, and they need to be yanked out by their roots. We are planting seeds to benefit our future selves and future generations, but we’re also reaping what was sown months, years and generations before. Sometimes beauty springs from the soil. Other times, something invasive and choking creeps in. And when a seed is planted to silence us, … [Read more...] about Updated and Awesomeness Coming Your Way: EACA, 401Gives, ACA Birthday Townhall, & More
Hearing Updates, Events & YOU!
It’s (All People Who Identify as a) Women’s History Month. And the celebration feels patronizing. Women and people identifying as women hold up half the sky. Our contributions to community, society, science, art and every other aspect of humanity should be celebrated. Loudly. Yet we’re bombarded with uplifting little fun facts about prominent women in history–“Nice job, … [Read more...] about Hearing Updates, Events & YOU!
(Action Alert) EACA: House Judiciary Committee Hearing Scheduled
CLICK HERE AND LET US KNOW THAT YOU CAN SHOW UP IN SUPPORT and/or TESTIFY TO HELP PASS THE EQUALITY IN ABORTION COVERAGE ACT NEXT MONDAY, MARCH 6TH! It’s go time — we have a hearing for the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act (EACA) and we need YOU to show up and show your support! Join us Monday, March 6th at 2 p.m. in Room 35 (Lower Level) to testify and get rid of bans … [Read more...] about (Action Alert) EACA: House Judiciary Committee Hearing Scheduled
Postcarding Launch & the “Independent Woman” Living Sculpture
For those of you in Rhode Island and beyond who experienced bad weather, we hope you had a safe snow day yesterday! The General Assembly has returned from their winter break this week so let’s welcome them back, Womxn Project style... with a nod to the beginning of Women's History Month. We have a few special treats in store. As always we try to offer different ways to be … [Read more...] about Postcarding Launch & the “Independent Woman” Living Sculpture