Right now, for too many people the current laws skew towards keeping people pregnant against their will. By denying health coverage for abortion for people who use Medicaid or putting up extra barriers for young people, the government has way to much control over a person’s body and their future. We should be able to make our own decisions and get the care we need without … [Read more...] about Honor Roe with Us! 49th Anniversary this 2022
News
McKee Fails to Lead on Abortion: Governor Budget FY 2023 Announced
Did you know that Governor McKee sent an email out to his supporters railing on GOP governors for attacking abortion rights? We appreciate him calling out attempts to take away our rights, but the fact is that when our governor had a chance to be a leader on abortion access this week - he failed to do so. The governor just released his proposed budget for 2023, which talks … [Read more...] about McKee Fails to Lead on Abortion: Governor Budget FY 2023 Announced
Honoring MLK With Actions – Not Just Words!
We must speak out whenever we encounter hate or racism and commit to taking action to dismantle white supremacy and advance justice. That is what it looks to truly honor Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Many people will post a beautiful quote from Dr. King and that’s great, but what about the rest of the year? Voting impacts every issue we care about. From abortion … [Read more...] about Honoring MLK With Actions – Not Just Words!
Stress Management Training for Activists: Free Class
This free course, geared specifically for activists, teaches the most effective strategies and practices for regulating our nervous systems so we can do the work of social justice without becoming overwhelmed and burning ourselves out. Wednesday, February 2, 6:30-8 pm Zoom link DETAILS WHAT YOU WILL LEARN How to regulate your nervous system – keeping it calm, energized … [Read more...] about Stress Management Training for Activists: Free Class
2023 Budget Action: Tell Gov. McKee to put values before politics!
It is often said that a budget is a statement of priorities. It shows what matters to people. Women and families should matter. Advancing health equity should matter. Access to quality medical care should matter – and that includes abortion! Many people in our communities are struggling. Black, Indigenous, and other people of color, low-income families, and … [Read more...] about 2023 Budget Action: Tell Gov. McKee to put values before politics!
In the News & Opportunities for Action (Week 2)
We started 2022 off strong by holding a press conference that got a lot of media attention. This proves to us that the EACA is going to be a hot topic in this legislative session. To help raise awareness and ensure that the press is telling the whole story about the EACA, our bill to end health coverage bans for state employees and people who use Medicaid, we held a virtual … [Read more...] about In the News & Opportunities for Action (Week 2)
Abortion bans are harmful and discriminatory (Actions: Week 1)
If you can't access a right, do you truly have it? That question is at the center of The Womxn Project's sponsorship of the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act (EACA). And starting the New Year by kicking off the EACA community's momentum out of the gate. When legislators said we were not making enough noise, we said.... hmm. In the first week of January, we have a series … [Read more...] about Abortion bans are harmful and discriminatory (Actions: Week 1)
Supreme Court: Breaking News & What’s Next
Earlier today, the US Supreme Court issued decisions in two cases challenging Senate Bill 8, the Texas abortion ban that has been in place for 100 days. Summary: The Court declined to rule on the Department of Justice’s challenge to SB8. Instead, they sent it back to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, which has already lifted emergency relief blocking the law … [Read more...] about Supreme Court: Breaking News & What’s Next
This is personal to me. Where we started to where we are going!
Just the other day, I got a message saying, "These are such dark days, but I feel better knowing you and your org are doing this important work." It touched me, always does, as The Womxn Project formed and keeps building from a place that fights for equality- not just abortion but truly equality for Womxn's healthcare needs. However, since we work with a few part-time folks and … [Read more...] about This is personal to me. Where we started to where we are going!
#GivingTuesday: Watch Emily Paint Octavia Butler, Supporting The Womxn Project… and join her!
Not everyone can be an artist.* On Giving Tuesday, help board member Emily Boucher support the Womxn Project whether you can give $20 or $100 today, or sign up to be a monthly sustainer. Every day The Womxn Project needs YOU to be in this with us because: We go where the help is needed whether it is showing up for a protest, staging a projection for racial justice or … [Read more...] about #GivingTuesday: Watch Emily Paint Octavia Butler, Supporting The Womxn Project… and join her!
A Thanksgiving Tiding from TWP
We know that Thanksgiving has a troubled history and yet it is also a time that many of us get to spend with loved ones - given and chosen family as well as dear friends. It can be a moment of rest and reflection which we are trying to do. And yet, this year it will be only a few days after that the huge moment for reproductive health, rights, and justice returns to the Supreme … [Read more...] about A Thanksgiving Tiding from TWP
Virtual Events: Medication Abortion, Self-Managed Care, & NewportFilm
We know many of you are without power and dealing with the impacts of the Nor’easter here in New England. We hope you are all staying warm and safe!! Here are three things to learn from (SCOTUS), learn from (exciting panel on abortion pills & self-managed care) and be inspired by (our community partnership with NewportFILM free virtual screening ending … [Read more...] about Virtual Events: Medication Abortion, Self-Managed Care, & NewportFilm
United States v. Texas & Whole Woman’s Health v. Jackson
On Monday, November 1st the US Supreme Court will consider two different requests around the Texas abortion ban (SB 8). This hearing is happening exactly one month before they hear arguments in a case challenging the Mississippi 15 week ban on abortion. Briefs have been filed asking for Roe v. Wade to be overturned. Background: For nearly two months, SB 8 has forced people … [Read more...] about United States v. Texas & Whole Woman’s Health v. Jackson
Seeking Creative (Drawing, Coloring) Volunteers + SCOTUS
We are excited to be coming to you soon with some new and cool events – and a new report from research that The Womxn Project collaborated on that is going to definitely raise awareness and raise some eyebrows! It feels like so much is happening right now and time is flying by, so we wanted to reach out with a few things that are coming up. We hope you are well and would … [Read more...] about Seeking Creative (Drawing, Coloring) Volunteers + SCOTUS
Benson et al. v. Raimondo et al.
We work hard to protect our right to abortion knowing that the ability to manage our health, control our bodies and planning our families and futures is critical! We educate and we organize, but sometimes this work happens in courts and that can be harder to understand. Continue to come back to this page and we will work to keep you informed. The ACLU of Rhode Island … [Read more...] about Benson et al. v. Raimondo et al.