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
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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
S484: Supports and Provides Reimbursement for Prenatal Doula Services
My name is Stephanie Olarte. I am on the board of directors 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. We commit to centering the people most impacted, leveraging the collective strength of the community, and working to directly … [Read more...] about S484: Supports and Provides Reimbursement for Prenatal Doula Services
H6003: Omnibus bill to address barriers to voting and help to ensure that we are all able to make our voices heard at the ballot box
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 proud to … [Read more...] about H6003: Omnibus bill to address barriers to voting and help to ensure that we are all able to make our voices heard at the ballot box
S516: an omnibus bill to address barriers to voting and help to ensure that we are all able to make our voices heard at the ballot box
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 proud to … [Read more...] about S516: an omnibus bill to address barriers to voting and help to ensure that we are all able to make our voices heard at the ballot box
H.5544: Unprofessional conduct for doctors to do a pelvic exam on an unconscious or anesthetized woman
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 proud to … [Read more...] about H.5544: Unprofessional conduct for doctors to do a pelvic exam on an unconscious or anesthetized woman
H5843: Ensure important health insurance protections currently offered under the federal Affordable Care Act are included in our state laws
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 proud to … [Read more...] about H5843: Ensure important health insurance protections currently offered under the federal Affordable Care Act are included in our state laws
Support H5763: Prohibits insurance companies from varying the premium rates charged for a health coverage plan based on gender
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 commit to … [Read more...] about Support H5763: Prohibits insurance companies from varying the premium rates charged for a health coverage plan based on gender
H5604: To ensure that young people in Rhode Island public schools in grade 6-12th will receive comprehensive sex education
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 proud to … [Read more...] about H5604: To ensure that young people in Rhode Island public schools in grade 6-12th will receive comprehensive sex education
Letter in Support of S.0323: Ensure that domestic workers in Rhode Island at least receive the state minimum wage
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 proud to … [Read more...] about Letter in Support of S.0323: Ensure that domestic workers in Rhode Island at least receive the state minimum wage