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ConvergenceRI: Changing the political landscape when it comes to women’s reproductive freedom

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June 7, 2021  | An interview with Jocelyn Foye, the director of The Womxn Project |||  In a time of increasing partisan divide around so many issues, advocacy on behalf of issues central to reproductive freedom and justice has become even more challenging. The Violence Against Women Act is stalled in the U.S. Senate, unable to move past Republican resistance to a vote. A … [Read more...] about ConvergenceRI: Changing the political landscape when it comes to women’s reproductive freedom

Providence Journal OpEd by Tammy Brown: Abortion bans bad for women, economy

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The Center on the Economics of Reproductive Health (CERH) recently released game-changing research on reproductive health to monetize the cost of state-level reproductive health restrictions. Studies have long shown that access to reproductive health care is central to gender equity and women’s full participation in the workplace. Restrictions on access to reproductive health … [Read more...] about Providence Journal OpEd by Tammy Brown: Abortion bans bad for women, economy

PR: Biden Budget Eliminates Harmful Hyde Amendment

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Contact: Jocelyn Foye, Director [email protected] 401-400-0061 cell Biden Budget Eliminates Harmful Hyde Amendment  The Womxn Project celebrates a budget that takes steps to ensure affordable abortion and commits to getting rid of bans here in Rhode Island and around the world!  (Providence, RI) - Statement by Jocelyn Foye, The Womxn Project on the release … [Read more...] about PR: Biden Budget Eliminates Harmful Hyde Amendment

PR: Committee to Hear Exciting Package of Healthcare Bills

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The Womxn Project makes it clear that legislators should be working to eliminate barriers to health services in these troubled times – not allowing care to be pushed out of reach. [Providence, RI] - Statement on the House hearing on May 13th on H6075 (12 month postpartum), H5709 (eligibility for elderly and disabled) and H5787 (Equality in Abortion Coverage Act, a stop bans on … [Read more...] about PR: Committee to Hear Exciting Package of Healthcare Bills

Providence Journal OpEd on Mother’s Day, “Moms need more than cards and flowers”

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Providence Journal Op-Ed by Jocelyn Foye, May 6, 2021  |||  This Mother’s Day people will talk about greeting cards and gifts, but what moms really need are policies and programs that support their health, safety and well-being. No matter where they live, what they look like or how much money they have, all moms want the best for their families and they should have the … [Read more...] about Providence Journal OpEd on Mother’s Day, “Moms need more than cards and flowers”

Uprise RI OpEd: Honor Mamas with Change, not Chocolate

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UpriseRI.com on May 7, 2021 by Jocelyn Foye  |||  “I am so sick of the endless pontificating about protecting women when too many times we ignore what mothers really need to take care of themselves and our families,” writes Jocelyn Foye of The Womxn Project. “I am devastated when I hear lawmakers deny racism exists while Black mothers are crying over children lost to state … [Read more...] about Uprise RI OpEd: Honor Mamas with Change, not Chocolate

PR: Committee to Hear Bill to End Bans on Abortion Coverage

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 26, 2021   Contact: Jocelyn Foye, Director [email protected]                                  Committee to Hear Bill to End Bans on Abortion Coverage  The Womxn Project makes it clear that legislators should be working to eliminate barriers to health services in these troubled times – not allowing care to be pushed out of … [Read more...] about PR: Committee to Hear Bill to End Bans on Abortion Coverage

Humanities Council Awards Over $150,000 to 15 Public Projects and Documentary Films.

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April 16, 2021 | The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities / The Civics Project, $10,800.00 Supports the creation and distribution of a video series and social media campaign on the rules, norms, and systems of Rhode Island’s civic landscape. The target audience for the series and campaign is marginalized communities in Rhode Island, with the goal of increased civic and … [Read more...] about Humanities Council Awards Over $150,000 to 15 Public Projects and Documentary Films.

RI Council for Humanities Awards Over $150K to 15 Public Projects & Documentary Films

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Friday, April 16, 2021. || The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities has announced major grant awards to 15 public projects and documentary films that showcase the power of the humanities to connect communities and strengthen civil society. “This past year has presented so many obstacles to humanities organizations, to scholars, and to artists. Nevertheless, this community … [Read more...] about RI Council for Humanities Awards Over $150K to 15 Public Projects & Documentary Films

PR: Activists Denounce State House Attacks on Abortion Access

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 8, 2021 Contact:    Jocelyn Foye [email protected] 714-501-9863 cell Activists Denounce State House Attacks on Abortion Access The Womxn Project calls on lawmakers to oppose bills to ban abortion before most people even know that they are pregnant and legislation pushing lies about providers. [Providence, RI] - Statement from The … [Read more...] about PR: Activists Denounce State House Attacks on Abortion Access

Reproductive rights advocate Caroline Morgan, uncloaked

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By Austin Bailey for the Arkansas Times | April 6, 2021  |||  Pocahontas native Caroline Jackson Morgan fled for bluer pastures a few years ago, moving her family to Rhode Island for an East Coast reprieve from the South’s rightward march. While there, Morgan joined the Red Cloak Society and successfully lobbied to codify the legal right to abortion in the state. In 2020 … [Read more...] about Reproductive rights advocate Caroline Morgan, uncloaked

(AUDIO INTERVIEW) Arts First in Organizing: Meet The Womxn Project

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Red Cloaks Radio (podcast) | 3/26/2021 Inspiration for activists! Tune in for Part 1 of an energizing conversation with Jordan Banick and Jocelyn Foye from The Womxn Project, a Rhode Island organization working to build a strong, feminist, community-based movement to further human rights of Rhode Islanders by using art and activism to advance education and social change. … [Read more...] about (AUDIO INTERVIEW) Arts First in Organizing: Meet The Womxn Project

PR: Advocates Push for Budget that Reflects Reproductive Justice Values

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For immediate release: February 2, 2021 The Womxn Project is calling on the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Legislative Leaders to advance a budget that truly meets the needs of women and families! (Providence, RI) - Statement by Jocelyn Foye, The Womxn Project is publicly calling on the Governor and Lieutenant Governor to leave bans on health coverage for abortion out … [Read more...] about PR: Advocates Push for Budget that Reflects Reproductive Justice Values