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We are so thankful for the support we saw this week with the launch of our campaign teams around the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act. If you haven’t had a chance to sign-up for one or more of our efforts, please take a moment TODAY to join. We are excited to get things rolling. Our first batch of new postcards are headed to the printer and will get into people’s hands. We … [Read more...] about Activism + Education + Art = COVID Safe Campaign Building

As the public health and financial crisis continues, many people are having a difficult time. All Rhode Islanders deserve the peace of mind that they can obtain the health care they need, including abortion! JOIN THE WOMXN PROJECT CAMPAIGN TEAM! We are launching a series of exciting initiatives to build momentum and support. We need YOU! We are thrilled to work again … [Read more...] about JOIN OUR TEAM: Time To End Abortion Bans!

The legislation to get rid of bans on health coverage for abortion for state employees and the Medicaid program was just re-introduced. Before we even got a chance to share the fantastic news and thank the incredible lead sponsors, Rep. Liana Cassar and Sen. Bridget Valverde and the 26 House sponsors and 21 Senate sponsors, Senate leadership decided to play politics with our … [Read more...] about Don’t Play Games With Our Healthcare!

Today marks 47 years of the Helms Amendment, a racist, white supremacist policy exporting US politicians' attempts to control abortion information and access and deny bodily autonomy.  Helms denies the use of US funds to ensure safe abortion services. It causes great harm, especially to Black and Brown people around the world.  The Womxn Project is proud to endorse … [Read more...] about Unhappy Anniversary to the Helms Amendment!

“Here’s to the future because we got through the past.”  –  Salt-N-Pepa What does 2021 hold for The Womxn Project? Broadly, we intend to mobilize, energize, and lead! Here’s just a taste of what to expect from us: Insurance coverage bans for abortion services are soooo 2020 (you know, tragic and synonymous with racial injustice). We want to close the gaps in access … [Read more...] about Commit To Change In 2021

Dear Friends and Community, When I think of our work here at The Womxn Project, it’s the force of an informed and passionately dedicated community that is the most powerful resource in the fight for a more just and equitable future. Activism starts and ends with people. Relationships are not just why we do this work, but relationships are also how we do this work. We exist … [Read more...] about Hi! Sending some love

Throughout this election cycle, there has been a lot of conversation about what it looks like to build collective strength and shift power. We know that this cannot happen without a legislative process that allows for meaningful input from members of the public. We have to make sure that the people we elected pay attention to the challenges facing our communities, and that they … [Read more...] about WANTED: A Safe, Open, Accessible Legislative Process

We have all been crying and celebrating, but we did want to take a moment to reach out. Joe Biden will be the next president of the United States and Kamala Harris will be the first woman and the first woman of color to be the Vice President. This matters. It means we get to try to rebuild and push back on Trump’s agenda of hate and fear. It means women of color who have … [Read more...] about Voters Decided – now comes the work to rebuild!

This week, Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed and sworn in as the next Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. We now wake up knowing that many of the rights we hold dear – abortion access, voting rights, healthcare access, climate justice, LGBTQ+ equality, racial justice, and so much more – face very real threats. That means that State based actions are even MORE important, which we … [Read more...] about We will persevere, we will persist, this is our future together

We have gathered some important information to assist you with your plan to VOTE.   1.VOTE BY MAIL: Below is a sample of information available from the Secretary of State's website for vote by mail. Review info here for: receipt of mail ballot application by the Secretary of State Mail date of ballot Receipt of Ballot by Board of Education Acceptance of Ballot … [Read more...] about Elections in Rhode Island- final days