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      • Campaign for Equal Abortion Coverage
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      • Clean Budget 2022
      • Open & Accessible Government Letter
      • Reproductive Privacy Act, 2019
    • Exposing Fake Clinics in RI Report, 2021
    • Abortion Interview Series
    • Solidarity Sign-Ons
    • Testimony
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Convergence RI: Together, they moved political mountains

May 23, 2023 by Jocelyn Foye

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: Equality in Abortion Coverage Act signed into law

May 19, 2023 by Jocelyn Foye

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

HCAN: Smallest state takes on big healthcare hurdles

May 19, 2023 by Jocelyn Foye

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

EG News: Valverde’s Abortion Equity Bill Signed Into Law

May 19, 2023 by Jocelyn Foye

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

WUN: Equality in Abortion Coverage Act enacted

May 18, 2023 by Jocelyn Foye

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

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