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Inflation Reduction Act is already saving millions of Americans money, even as drug corporations and their allies in Congress try to repeal it   Providence, RI: To commemorate the first anniversary of the enactment of the historic Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Jocelyn Foye, Chair of The Womxn Project Education Fund issued the following statement: “The Inflation … [Read more...] about PR: Rhode Islanders Celebrate First Anniversary of Historic Reforms to Lower Drug Prices, Lower Energy Costs and Make Tax System More Fair

Rewire Newsgroup: Jul 18, 2023, OpEd by Jocelyn Foye | Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the country, but we've scored some of the biggest wins in the abortion fight. In the year since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, emboldened anti-abortion extremists in statehouses and courtrooms have worked tirelessly to restrict access. Fortunately, reproductive … [Read more...] about Rewire News Group: How Rhode Island Provided a Road Map to Secure Abortion Rights

For Immediate Release: June 22, 2023 Contact: Jocelyn Foye, [email protected]   The Womxn Project to Mark Dobbs Anniversary with a Film Screening and Projections at RI Supreme Court Despite strides toward reproductive justice, organizers remind RI that there’s more work to do   PROVIDENCE – June 22 – On June 23, activists from The Womxn Project … [Read more...] about PR: The Womxn Project to Mark Dobbs Anniversary with a Film Screening and Projections at RI Supreme Court

Uprise RI| By Steve Alquist, June 5, 2023 || Three groups that were part of a Rhode Island House of Representatives Sex Work Study Commission have issued a statement calling into question the commission’s final report. In essence, argues AmnestyPVD, The Womxn Project and COYOTE RI, the commission failed to include the voices of the very people affected by the issues the study … [Read more...] about Uprise RI: Members of House Sex Work Commission critical of both process and final report

By Richard Asinof | 5/22/23 || An interview with Jocelyn Foye, director of The Womxn Project, talking about the successful strategy to enact the EACA PROVIDENCE – Last week was certainly “that was the week that was.” It marked a sea change of political consciousness in Rhode Island, where advocacy for diversity and women’s health were championed and emerged as victors. … [Read more...] about Convergence RI: Together, they moved political mountains

Boston Globe by Edward Fitzpatrick  | May 19, 2023 || After votes in the Rhode Island Senate and House of Representatives, Governor McKee signs bills providing publicly funded abortion coverage for state employees and Medicaid recipients PROVIDENCE — With a series of swift votes and the stroke of a pen, legislation expanding abortion coverage in Rhode Island to Medicaid … [Read more...] about Boston Globe: Equality in Abortion Coverage Act signed into law

May 19, 2023 ||  Bad news about health care, especially abortion, abounds these days. Just this week, abortion bans passed in two more states – North Carolina and Montana – leaving thousands of people with fewer options when it comes to family planning. But bad healthcare news isn’t limited to abortion, there’s much more happening. Millions of people are slated to lose … [Read more...] about HCAN: Smallest state takes on big healthcare hurdles

by Andrew Belfry | May 19, 2023 || Governor Daniel McKee signed the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act (EACA) into law Thursday (5/18/23) following a 24-12 Senate vote on the bill co-sponsored by Sen. Bridget Valverde (Dist. 35) and House Majority Whip Katherine S. Kazarian (Dist. . Valverde represents all of East Greenwich, as well as parts of North Kingstown and South … [Read more...] about EG News: Valverde’s Abortion Equity Bill Signed Into Law

by What's Up Newp | May 19, 2023 ||  STATE HOUSE – Following a 24-12 vote in the Senate today that granted approval by the General Assembly, the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act has been signed into law. Sponsored by Sen. Bridget Valverde and House Majority Whip Katherine S. Kazarian, the EACA will provide insurance coverage for abortion care to individuals on Medicaid … [Read more...] about WUN: Equality in Abortion Coverage Act enacted

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 18, 2023  Contact: Jocelyn Foye, Executive Director [email protected] 401-400-0061   Critical Vote Tonight on the Road to Truly Protecting Abortion Rights It is time to make the right to abortion real for people who struggle to make ends meet by getting rid of bans on health coverage that push care out of … [Read more...] about (Senate Floor Vote) Critical Vote to Protect Abortion Rights

The Public's Radio by Ian Donnis | May 16, 2023 || The top two Democrats in the Rhode Island Senate made the difference Tuesday, as the Senate Judiciary Committee narrowly approved a bill extending abortion coverage for women receiving Medicaid or who are on the state employee health plan. With Senate President Dominick Ruggerio and Majority Leader Ryan Pearson voting in … [Read more...] about NPR: Bill to extend abortion coverage in Rhode Island faces one more hurdle

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 16, 2023  Contact: Jocelyn Foye Executive Director [email protected] 401-400-0061   Rhode Islanders Gear Up for Critical Committee Vote  Activists from around the state are headed to the State House for a vote on a bill to halt policies that deny health coverage for abortion in public insurance … [Read more...] about (Sen Judiciary EACA) Rhode Islanders Gear Up for Critical Vote

Uprise RI, May 10, 2023, Steve Alquist || Commenting on someone’s testimony without allowing them an opportunity to defend themselves is bullying, something intellectual cowards do to score cheap rhetorical victories. Though it may be allowed under the rules of the General Assembly, it cheapens the debate and exposes the hypocrisy of elected legislators who are far out of their … [Read more...] about Uprise RI: How legislators bully those testifying in committee hearings with comments, not questions

Boston Globe's Rhode Map, May 9, 2023, Ed Fitzpatrick || Leading off The state Senate Judiciary Committee, which has played a pivotal role in past legislation on abortion and guns, will return to the State House spotlight today as it hears testimony on the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act. On April 27, the House voted 49 to … [Read more...] about Boston Globe: Rhode Map

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Jocelyn Foye, Executive Director, The Womxn Project [email protected] w. 401-400-0061 Statement: Activists Demand Swift Passage of Abortion Access Bill  Advocates from across the state are turning out at the State House to push for an end to bans on health coverage for abortion and to halt harmful anti-abortion … [Read more...] about STATEMENT: Activists Ready for Hearing on EACA