For those of you in Rhode Island and beyond who experienced bad weather, we hope you had a safe snow day yesterday! The General Assembly has returned from their winter break this week so let’s welcome them back, Womxn Project style... with a nod to the beginning of Women's History Month. We have a few special treats in store. As always we try to offer different ways to be … [Read more...] about Postcarding Launch & the “Independent Woman” Living Sculpture
Reproductive Rights
PR: Rhode Islanders Send Lawmakers a LOUD Message 9/30/18
September 4, 2018 For release any time Tues, September 4 through Tues, September 11, 2018 On Sunday, September 30, hundreds of Rhode Islanders will appear in a full page signature ad in the state’s oldest, major, statewide daily print newspaper. Among the signatories are local clergy, educators, lawmakers, physicians, mothers, and men and women –all voters -- concerned … [Read more...] about PR: Rhode Islanders Send Lawmakers a LOUD Message 9/30/18
Save The Date: October 21st, “Speak Up, Speak Out” is coming
Speak Outs are happening all over America and Rhode Island is no different! As Emily Martin at the National Women's Law Center wrote for a Speak Out they are planning on August 20th, "Women and girls’ most precious rights and freedoms are on the line if Kavanaugh is allowed to drag our highest court even further to the radical right, from our ability to choose if, how, and … [Read more...] about Save The Date: October 21st, “Speak Up, Speak Out” is coming
Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing for RHCA, May 31st
Ireland passed it, so can we!!! On Friday, an overwhelming majority of Irish citizens voted to legalize abortion. This is a historic moment in time. One of the most Catholic Countries in the world mobilized in support of bodily autonomy for women, countering the Church’s stance which is harmful to women. Here in Rhode Island we have our own battle, slightly different, but … [Read more...] about Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing for RHCA, May 31st
Our Sewing Bees Continue, Join Us
Join The Woman Project as the Sewing Bee series continues to build our Community Petition Quilt. Residents from all over the state have joined us in admiring the quilt, helping build it or just signing a square -- and you can too. No skills necessary and all ages welcome. COMPLETED: Hera Art Gallery … [Read more...] about Our Sewing Bees Continue, Join Us
Support The Woman Project on RI Gives Day on June 5th
Your support of The Woman Project on JUNE 5th is helpful to making Rhode Island a better and more giving place to live. The Woman Project works every day to keep the dialogue current and fresh surrounding Reproductive Rights and specifically the legislation of RHCA. Through ARTIVISM, TWP has had a myriad of successes but still works daily on efforts to make our issue and lack … [Read more...] about Support The Woman Project on RI Gives Day on June 5th
TWP Interviews: “Sincerely Em,” Em Underation, Ohio Resident says the “threat is real”
Em Underation, the woman behind “Sincerely, Em," (thesincerelyemblog.com) a blog and podcast about the struggles of adulthood and navigating through the things that weigh us down. Em is also an Ohio resident, former Ohio State House Staffer, current graduate student and Program Manager at the Ohio State University Most of our readers probably just want to know, what is it … [Read more...] about TWP Interviews: “Sincerely Em,” Em Underation, Ohio Resident says the “threat is real”
Kathleen Costa speaks for The Woman Project at Indivisible RI’s weekend rally
"Hello and good afternoon. My name is Kathleen Costa and I am here today because the theme of today’s rally - NO President is Above the Law - intersects with all the issues I am working and fighting for. I am a student of social work at Rhode Island College and I work with Higher Ground International in supporting the West African refugee population in Providence. As an … [Read more...] about Kathleen Costa speaks for The Woman Project at Indivisible RI’s weekend rally
TWP Interviews: Deb Kopech, Huddle Organizer
We are curious about who you are and what kind of work that you do? I’m Deb Kopech and I am 64 years old, married for 41 years with three adult children. I’ve had several jobs in my life and a few different career paths – starting after college with a pretty traditional job as an assistant to an executive in NYC, not based on my academic life, just on my wanting to eat and … [Read more...] about TWP Interviews: Deb Kopech, Huddle Organizer
TWP Interviews: Aniece Germain, Assistant Director of Hope and Change for Haiti
I am curious about who you are and what kind of work that you do; would you tell us a bit about yourself? I grew up in Haiti and moved to the United States in 2009. I completed a four years college at the State University of Haiti; majoring in Journalism while working as a reporter and anchor on television. I have been involved in activism since I was in middle school through … [Read more...] about TWP Interviews: Aniece Germain, Assistant Director of Hope and Change for Haiti
TWP Interviews: Stephanie Gonzalez, Member of the Central Falls Board of Trustees
The Providence Journal published this editorial “Bleak outlook for R.I. Latinos” on December 2nd, 2017. The editorial can be found here: http://www.providencejournal.com/opinion/20171202/editorial-bleak-outlook-for-ri-latinos We spoke with Stephanie Gonzalez about her perspective on why the for Results Index scores for Latinos in Rhode Island is the lowest in the country. … [Read more...] about TWP Interviews: Stephanie Gonzalez, Member of the Central Falls Board of Trustees
TWP Interviews: David Caldwell, participant in the Democratic Platform Video
What made you want to participate in the Democratic Platform Video just launched by The Woman Project on social media? Making the world around us better is important in my family. We have two kids under 6, so for us to do something in the evening is an effort. My wife Justine Caldwell is running for State Representative, so usually it's her heading out at night to … [Read more...] about TWP Interviews: David Caldwell, participant in the Democratic Platform Video
Organ Equity Now: Join the movement and download your own uterus artwork to color
Organ Equity Now! Organ equity is a movement to ensure that the uterus is given the same rights and protection under the law as all other organs in the human body. The uterus is the only organ in the human body that is legislated. The uterus is the one organ in the human body in which the government seeks to intervene between the person and the organ against a … [Read more...] about Organ Equity Now: Join the movement and download your own uterus artwork to color
Demonstrating Today: Oct 2nd, Rhode Islanders fight for women’s reproductive rights on the national level
Right now outside Congressman Langvin's office. RI women fighting for the rights of all women in RI, with a huge petition signed by people in RI for choice. These women are urging the Congressman to vote NO Tuesday on legislation to reduce the window for women to exercise their right to choice to 20 weeks. This legstration targets poor women and women with special medical … [Read more...] about Demonstrating Today: Oct 2nd, Rhode Islanders fight for women’s reproductive rights on the national level