We all have a place to make change and as we prepare for beginning of session on January 3rd focusing efforts on passing the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act (EACA) through a myriad of actions and style, we have a range of news that touch on topics we are watching and wanted to emphasize: RI Abortion Access: We met with a range of the organizational partners from … [Read more...] about LGBTQ+ Liberation & Giving Thanks for Our Community!
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Elections are over – time to get to work!
Not sure about you, but I don’t get much sleep on election night. Wins and losses, hope and heartbreak, it is all on display. There are moments to celebrate with voters showing up for reproductive freedom in Kentucky, Vermont, Michigan and California - and as we await final results it looks likely Montana will defeat an anti-abortion ballot measure. There was also a win on … [Read more...] about Elections are over – time to get to work!
Self Care Tips for Election Night Anxiety
When you vote tomorrow, some of you are going to take a selfie with your “I Voted” sticker and then, civic duty settled, put the election in the back of your mind till you check headlines after the polls close. We see you and appreciate you. But this email isn’t for you. We’re talking to our anxious babes today. Our doomscrollers. Our feed refreshers. Cause this election is … [Read more...] about Self Care Tips for Election Night Anxiety
TWP and Congressional Delegation – the IRA & YOU!
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) is improving the lives of Rhode Islanders through common sense policies to hold corporations accountable and make our economy more fair. This matters to us because policies like this one will create a more equitable future. Lowers prescription drug costs by finally enabling Medicare to negotiate for lower prices, capping … [Read more...] about TWP and Congressional Delegation – the IRA & YOU!
Abortion Bans Out of the Budget – and EACA on the books!
Did you see that earlier today Governor McKee made a public commitment to getting the ban on health coverage for abortion out of the state budget and to getting the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act passed? This is HUGE news and would never have happened without all of you. We pushed and called and emailed and rallied and much more and now our elected officials are taking … [Read more...] about Abortion Bans Out of the Budget – and EACA on the books!
Love, Liberation & WINS!
Political activist, trans activist, and healthcare provider, Jaye Watts said, “Denying the existence of trans kids, and that trans adults could have once been trans kids, is inherently violent. They wish we did not exist, but what they fail to understand is that we are not going away.” “Denying the existence of trans kids, and that trans adults could have once been trans … [Read more...] about Love, Liberation & WINS!
Primaries, Parties, Bans & Bullsh*t!
The last 36 hours have been quite a roller coaster ride. Here in Rhode Island we had our primary elections. We have so much to say about that, but also a reminder that we have to keep on organizing and working through to the general elections and that who sits at tables of power matters. Abortion and democracy are on the line in so many ways and we are … [Read more...] about Primaries, Parties, Bans & Bullsh*t!
OUR VOTE MATTERS – so do our rights & our values!
Did you see the poll that came out this weekend confirming that a majority of Rhode Island voters support the repeal of the state's restrictions on abortion coverage for state employees and Medicaid recipients? BIG shout out to Planned Parenthood of Southern New England for fielding this important research! Two-thirds of voters agree people should have coverage for abortion, … [Read more...] about OUR VOTE MATTERS – so do our rights & our values!
TWP is taking on sham facilities
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
BIG DAY for McKee and Billionaires!
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!
YOU DID THIS! McKee Signs Order Protecting Abortion Rights
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
No Independence without Reproductive Freedom!
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!
We rallied the night the Roe decision came down. Here’s what has happened since.
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.
WE FIGHT BACK – Supreme Court overturns Roe, but courts don’t control our futures.
The Supreme Court just overturned Roe v. Wade. 50 years of precedent and federal protections gone. We can hardly describe what we are feeling right now. We get that you are sad and angry. We are, too. Please, know that courts don’t decide who we are and what we need. We do. We will show up for our community. We will make sure people get the abortions we need. We will keep … [Read more...] about WE FIGHT BACK – Supreme Court overturns Roe, but courts don’t control our futures.
ACTIVISM = CARE & COMMITMENT (Roe, State Updates & more)!
PLAN TO JOIN US ON SUPREME COURT DECISION DAY AT 8PM AT THE STATE HOUSE! We did not get the Dobbs decision today (Thursday), but the next decision day is tomorrow, which was added yesterday and could make it more likely this IS decision day on Roe and abortion rights. (Decisions will all be put out by end of next week and no new days confirmed yet, so stay posted … [Read more...] about ACTIVISM = CARE & COMMITMENT (Roe, State Updates & more)!