This is a check in, how you holding up? It’s a (insert swear word) brutal time but designed to make us not want to do anything. So, let’s not comply and do something!
We have three topics to highlight quickly with links to more details- all of which are good-ish news! My video memo says most of it too in a few minutes.
I. Thank you RI Attorney General’s Office!
After a year+ of advocating with a small team of organizations, media folks, and town leaders, our Rhode Island Attorney General’s office has put out a PR that is publicly and collaboratively defending the rights and needs of gender-affirming care with 14 others Attorneys Generals. Join us in sending a thank you note to that office with us!
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Email: [email protected]
Subject: Thank you and keep it up!
Note: Dear AG Neronha and Team,
Thank you for the tireless work you are doing for our state that fully includes everyone. You give us a lot of hope and the energy to keep moving in a direction of human rights and care. Sincerely, Name, Town
II. Let’s do this RI! Get activated in you district with us & other local organizers.
Sign up here: Bodily Freedom Action League.
So many of you signed up after the inauguration and here’s our plan:
1. We will reach out via text or call to get specific on your interests.
2. Then we’ll organize into 6 regional meet-ups. This bonds many cities and towns so folks can meet each other, knowing allies and partners in planning.
3. With a little group planning and training, our 39 towns/cities will divide determining their unique areas’ needs plus having regional plans.
EVEN BEFORE THAT… Please get in touch with the local school committee members and town councilors and introduce yourself. This way they know you are watching!
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Email: (find your school committee and town council’s members’ info here)
Subject: I look forward to working with you!
Note: Dear Committee Members,
My name is ((insert name)) and I live in your district. As a community member concerned about the well-being of ALL our neighbors, I wanted to reach out and tell you how I look forward to being in touch as issues I care about come to a vote in town. I plan on advocating for bodily freedom in this town because until everyone can live with dignity here and I think we can work together to achieve this.
Sincerely, Name, Street, Zip
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III. Keeping Donations Anonymous
People recently told us they are nervous to donate to us due to a range of issues.
1. If you have a Donor Advised Fund at RI Foundation (or Vanguard or Fidelity), the money will NOT be traceable back to the donor.
2. If you do not have a DAF, you can anonymously donate here for defense of human rights policy as well as advancement in the reproductive and gender rights spaces.
