Testimony from Kait Castillo, operations director of The Womxn Project, in support of the Same Day Registration bill (S608) to be heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee The Womxn Project strongly supports S608, which allows same-day voter registration to Rhode Islanders. The Womxn Project is an activist organization that works toward reproductive justice in Rhode Island … [Read more...] about Support S608: Same Day Voter Registration
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Support H6110: Budget Equity Bill
Testimony from Jocelyn Foye, executive director of The Womxn Project, in support of the Budget Equity bill (H6110) to be heard in the House Finance Committee The Womxn Project is a 501c4 and works toward reproductive justice and freedom in Rhode Island. The movement we stand behind is based on creating a culture that embraces the human dignity of all people living in … [Read more...] about Support H6110: Budget Equity Bill
OPPOSE S431: Do not create a license plate that funnels money to fake health centers
The Womxn Project is a statewide organization focused on leveraging the power of art, activism, advocacy and education to advance the principles of reproductive justice, which demands that we all have the right to determine when and how we build our relationships, families and futures and that we have the ability to live and raise our children with dignity. We are submitting … [Read more...] about OPPOSE S431: Do not create a license plate that funnels money to fake health centers
OPPOSE H5668: “Don’t Say Gay” copycats have NO place in our state!
The Womxn Project is a statewide organization focused on leveraging the power of art, activism, advocacy and education to advance the principles of reproductive justice, which demands that we all have the right to determine when and how we build our relationships, families and futures and that we have the ability to live and raise our children with dignity. We are submitting … [Read more...] about OPPOSE H5668: “Don’t Say Gay” copycats have NO place in our state!
OPPOSE H5739: Denying Accurate Historical Info Doesn’t Erase Racism
My name is Jocelyn Foye and I am submitting testimony on behalf of The Womxn Project as their executive director. We are a statewide 501(c)4 advocacy and direct action organization. We are focused on leveraging the power of art, advocacy, and education to advance the principles of reproductive justice, which demands that we all have the right to determine when and how we build … [Read more...] about OPPOSE H5739: Denying Accurate Historical Info Doesn’t Erase Racism
SUPPORT H5896/S372: There is no consent in custody!
My name is Jocelyn Foye and I am submitting testimony on behalf of The Womxn Project as their executive director. We are a statewide 501(c)4 advocacy and direct action organization. We are focused on leveraging the power of art, advocacy, and education to advance the principles of reproductive justice, which demands that we all have the right to determine when and how we build … [Read more...] about SUPPORT H5896/S372: There is no consent in custody!
Support of S23: Safeguards ACA Patient Protections
Testimony from The Womxn Project, in support of S23, to be heard by the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services The Womxn Project is a statewide organization focused on leveraging the power of art, activism, advocacy and education to advance the principles of reproductive justice, which demands that we all have the right to determine when and how we build our … [Read more...] about Support of S23: Safeguards ACA Patient Protections
H6066: Support of the Obscenity Amendment
I am writing in support of H6066, which amends RI Law Sections 11-31-1 and 11-31-10 of the General Laws in Chapter 11-31, dealing with obscenity. The amendment provides certain professionals, such as librarians, educators and museum personnel, relief from obscenity penalties in their professional work. The Womxn Project is a 501c4 that works toward reproductive justice and … [Read more...] about H6066: Support of the Obscenity Amendment
Support of the Equity Impact Statement bill (H5763)
Testimony from Jocelyn Foye, executive director of The Womxn Project, in support of the Equity Impact Statement bill (H5763) to be heard by the House Committee on State Government and Elections The Womxn Project is a 501c4 and works toward reproductive justice and freedom in Rhode Island. The movement we stand behind is based on creating a culture that embraces the … [Read more...] about Support of the Equity Impact Statement bill (H5763)
SUPPORT H6064: Ensure Safety for Sex Workers & Trafficking Survivors Who Witness or Report a Crime
My name is Jocelyn Foye and I am submitting testimony on behalf of The Womxn Project as their executive director. We are a statewide 501(c)4 advocacy and arts organization focused on leveraging the power of art, advocacy, and education to advance the principles of reproductive justice, which demands that we all have the right to determine when and how we build our … [Read more...] about SUPPORT H6064: Ensure Safety for Sex Workers & Trafficking Survivors Who Witness or Report a Crime
Strong Support of H5006: Equality in Abortion Coverage Act
My name is Emma Gauthier, and I am writing to you as a Providence resident and Board Member and Volunteer Lobbyist for The Womxn Project. We are a statewide organization focused on leveraging the power of art, activism, advocacy, and education to advance the principles of reproductive justice, which demands that we all have the right to determine when and how we build our … [Read more...] about Strong Support of H5006: Equality in Abortion Coverage Act
STRONG SUPPORT of bills S2637, S2653, and S2825: Implement gun safety reform measures
My name is Emma Gauthier and I am writing to you on behalf of The Womxn Project. We are a statewide organization focused on leveraging the power of art, activism, advocacy, and education to advance the principles of reproductive justice, which demands that we all have the right to determine when and how we build our relationships, families, and futures and that we have the … [Read more...] about STRONG SUPPORT of bills S2637, S2653, and S2825: Implement gun safety reform measures
Strong Support of H7442: Equality in Abortion Coverage Act
My name is Emma Gauthier and I am writing to you on behalf of The Womxn Project. We are a statewide organization focused on leveraging the power of art, activism, advocacy, and education to advance the principles of reproductive justice, which demands that we all have the right to determine when and how we build our relationships, families, and futures and that we have the … [Read more...] about Strong Support of H7442: Equality in Abortion Coverage Act
STRONG Support of S2549, the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act & URGENT opposition to S2386, S2625, S2387 and S2626.
My name is Emma Gauthier and I am writing to you on behalf of The Womxn Project. We are a statewide organization focused on leveraging the power of art, activism, advocacy, and education to advance the principles of reproductive justice, which demands that we all have the right to determine when and how we build our relationships, families, and futures and that we have the … [Read more...] about STRONG Support of S2549, the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act & URGENT opposition to S2386, S2625, S2387 and S2626.
For Journalists (on Abortion and beyond)
The way that we talk about abortion, including in the media matters! Right now, we are awaiting a big decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health. The question in this case is around Mississippi’s law banning nearly all abortion after 15 weeks of gestation, but it poses larger questions around Roe and the right to abortion. This decision will have huge impacts. The way in … [Read more...] about For Journalists (on Abortion and beyond)