My name is Barbara Colt. I am on the board of directors for The Womxn Project. 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 … [Read more...] about Support: Budget Article 13, Section 5
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J WHO v. Dobbs: This is NOT a TEST! – SCOTUS activity announcement and what it means
J WHO v. Dobbs: May 2021 Announcement This is NOT a TEST! This is NOT a TEST! - SCOTUS activity! If you care about abortion access and value bodily autonomy, you should be concerned that Monday, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) granted certiorari (agreed to hear arguments) in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ("J WHO"). J WHO involves a … [Read more...] about J WHO v. Dobbs: This is NOT a TEST! – SCOTUS activity announcement and what it means
Amendment to H5270: Requires hotels to have staff take anti-trafficking trainings
My name is Barbara Colt. I am writing to share a letter of support for a proposed amendment to H5270. I am a member of the board of directors for The Womxn Project, 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 … [Read more...] about Amendment to H5270: Requires hotels to have staff take anti-trafficking trainings
Support of H5787, H6075, & H5790: Eliminate state bans on health coverage for state employees and the Medicaid program
My name is Barbara Colt. I am on the board of directors for The Womxn Project. 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 … [Read more...] about Support of H5787, H6075, & H5790: Eliminate state bans on health coverage for state employees and the Medicaid program
Support of S. 771: Makes prostitution a civil fine rather than a misdemeanor
My name is Barbara Colt. I am on the board of directors for The Womxn Project. 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 … [Read more...] about Support of S. 771: Makes prostitution a civil fine rather than a misdemeanor
Testimony in Support of H6075 (and H5787 and H5709): Ensures 12 months post-partum coverage in Medicaid
My name is Emily Boucher. I am a teacher, an artist and a member of the board of directors of The Womxn Project. The Womxn Project, a statewide organization working to center the people most impacted by injustice and to leverage the collective strength of the community to eliminate systems of oppression and advance positive change. Together, we can work for a better and more … [Read more...] about Testimony in Support of H6075 (and H5787 and H5709): Ensures 12 months post-partum coverage in Medicaid
Oppose S614: Create a license plate that funnels money to fake health centers
My name is Barbara Colt. I am on the board of directors for The Womxn Project. 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 … [Read more...] about Oppose S614: Create a license plate that funnels money to fake health centers
Support of S267, Equality in Abortion Coverage Act
My name is Tammy Brown. Now more than ever we need a society that leads with compassion and puts science and our families’ health, safety, and real-life needs first. As we’ve seen during this pandemic, people of color face more risks and bigger gaps when it comes to health care. The story is no different when it comes to abortion care. The policies that we have in place in … [Read more...] about Support of S267, Equality in Abortion Coverage Act
H5929: Doula Care
Dear House Finance Committee, My name is Tammy Brown. I am on the board of directors of The Womxn Project. The Womxn Project, a statewide organization working to center the people most impacted by injustice and to leverage the collective strength of the community to eliminate systems of oppressions. As we prepare for a hearing to talk about Black maternal health, we must … [Read more...] about H5929: Doula Care
Strong Opposition to H5552, H5579, H5037, and H5582: Inflammatory claims about how labor and delivery care and how abortion care is provided
My name is Daria Lyric Montaquila. I am on the board of directors for The Womxn Project. 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 … [Read more...] about Strong Opposition to H5552, H5579, H5037, and H5582: Inflammatory claims about how labor and delivery care and how abortion care is provided
Oppose H.5865 & H.5996: Which could take away all access to abortion as early as 6-8 weeks
My name is Tammy Brown. I am on the board of directors for The Womxn Project. 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 … [Read more...] about Oppose H.5865 & H.5996: Which could take away all access to abortion as early as 6-8 weeks
Support of H5683: Meet the needs of low-income Rhode Islanders by making critical changes to the RI Works program
My name is Jocelyn Foye. I am the Director of The Womxn Project. 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 … [Read more...] about Support of H5683: Meet the needs of low-income Rhode Islanders by making critical changes to the RI Works program
Testimony in opposition to H. 6070: An Act Relating to Education Curriculum
My name is Barbara Colt. I am a Board Member and the volunteer registered lobbyist of The Womxn Project. I am testifying in vehement opposition to H. 6070. This bill would restrain the speech of our educators to the detriment of our society. The Womxn Project is a statewide organization focused on leveraging the power of art, activism, advocacy, and education to advance the … [Read more...] about Testimony in opposition to H. 6070: An Act Relating to Education Curriculum
Testimony in favor of S.62: Confidentiality of patient’s information in the explanation of benefits (EOBs) that are provided by insurance companies
My name is Barbara Colt. I am on the board of directors for The Womxn Project. 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 … [Read more...] about Testimony in favor of S.62: Confidentiality of patient’s information in the explanation of benefits (EOBs) that are provided by insurance companies
Testimony in Support of S.251: Ensures access to free menstrual products in prisons
My name is Barbara Colt. I am on the board of directors for The Womxn Project. 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 … [Read more...] about Testimony in Support of S.251: Ensures access to free menstrual products in prisons