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ou have probably gotten a postcard or mailer about the Census and know many people just end up putting it in the recycling bin. But did you know that the Census determines how political power and money from the federal government is distributed in our communities? From the money that goes to safe highways and affordable housing to critical education and health care programs, … [Read more...] about National Census Day Virtual Town Hall

The Womxn Project was proud to join thousands of activists from across the country on Wednesday in front of the United States Supreme Court for a demonstration as part of the oral arguments in June Medical Services v. Russo, a critical case concerning abortion access.  It was a truly amazing day.  We were proud to show up 50 strong to make it clear that in Rhode Island we … [Read more...] about Our rights. Our decisions. Our movement.

The Womxn Project is proud to be at the State House and the Supreme Court today to ensure when someone needs an abortion they have the right and they can afford to get safe, compassionate care! We have built a movement here in Rhode Island – a strong and robust network of activists willing to speak up and show up to ensure that every person gets to make their own … [Read more...] about TODAY we show up – in DC and RI – for abortion access!

WHAT A WEEK! We spoke out and helped stop an anti-abortion House resolution, showed up and testified for bills to end discrimination against LGBT parents and halt the practice of charging higher insurance rates to women, and distributed hundreds of postcards to the chair of House Finance to push for a hearing on our bill! Woo hoo!   This is The Womxn Project in … [Read more...] about WOW. Another big one coming up!

We are continuing to work to support our activists up to the State House each week -- to push for support of our bill which gets rid of bans on health coverage for abortion. House Bill 7618 has 28 sponsors and Senate Bill 2476 has 19. This is VERY exciting. We will keep you posted on ways to help. - - - - - - - - - - - - We also want to SHOW UP for three other … [Read more...] about BIG WEEK At The State House!

Some quick highlights heading into your weekend!   ACLU & RPA Earlier this week, the RI ACLU sent this letter to the Department of Corrections with the first formal invocation of the RPA to seek a change in state policy - which never should have existed in the first place. It questions the practices governing prenatal care and nutrition for incarcerated pregnant … [Read more...] about First invocation of the RPA to change policy in RI

Volunteers like YOU have said how proud they are of the victory of the Reproductive Privacy Act and committed to working with us to continue to advance positive change. We launched a survey last summer to ask our folks what we should work on next and a huge majority of the more than 100 respondents said that we should commit to closing the gaps in access to abortion! A right … [Read more...] about Celebrating Bill to Eliminate Abortion Coverage Bans!

The Womxn Project will be in Washington DC on March 4th when the Supreme Court considers June Medical Services v. Gee, a case that could undermine or even result in taking away theprotections of Roe and the right to abortion in this country. Sure, we passed the RPA and protected our rights here in Rhode Island, but we believe in taking a stand. Rhode Island will not stand by … [Read more...] about Rallies, Roe and Reunions

On March 4th, the United States Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case brought by the Center for Reproductive Rights. The lawsuit challenges a 2014 Louisiana law that would require every doctor who provides abortions to have admitting privileges at a hospital within thirty miles of where the abortion is performed. The decision in this case could have a HUGE impact on … [Read more...] about SCOTUS Watch: Roe at Risk