The Womxn Project

Creatively Educating & Changing Policy Through Artistic Actions

Rhode Island

Postcarding Launch & the “Independent Woman” Living Sculpture

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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

The Equality in Abortion Coverage Act

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A right is not real if people can’t access or afford that right. Right now, state employees and people who use Medicaid are told that their insurance plan won’t cover abortion. That means we still have work to do! Everyone deserves to have the health care they need at a cost they can afford – and that includes being able to obtain an abortion. We are honored to work with … [Read more...] about The Equality in Abortion Coverage Act

She Should Smile More Panel Discussion: Electability, Likeability and the Barriers to Electing Womxn

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We have all heard it before – the sexist commentary on women who run for public office.  Their outfits and hair are criticized or they are too shy or too loud.  They have too many ideas or not enough. The Womxn Project (TWP) is dedicated to shifting conversations and power, so we can make real and lasting change. We are so lucky to work with elected officials around the country … [Read more...] about She Should Smile More Panel Discussion: Electability, Likeability and the Barriers to Electing Womxn

PR: Protecting the Promise of Roe in Rhode Island 

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For Immediate Release | January 22, 2019 Protecting the Promise of Roe in Rhode Island  Sen. Gayle Goldin to introduce the Senate version of the Reproductive Health Care Act as advocates celebrate the anniversary of Roe v. Wade and urge lawmakers to protect the rights affirmed in the historic case.   (Providence, RI) - Statement by The Womxn Project: “Today, … [Read more...] about PR: Protecting the Promise of Roe in Rhode Island 

Episode 1: Cherry Popped

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In TWP’s  first Pie Corner Talks podcast, Head Baker Jennifer Rourke and baker Jeanine Calkin discuss a slate of bills being introduced in the Rhode Island State House that directly effect  women’s rights. A repeal of the “pink tax” on feminine hygiene products, the slate of bills around reproductive freedom and the recent house of representative house hearings on these bills … [Read more...] about Episode 1: Cherry Popped

PR: The Woman Project Calls for Speaker Mattiello and Rep. Keable to Resign

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We believe survivors of assault, abuse, and harassment. We stand with Representative Kazarian and all victims of assault, abuse, and harassment. The culture of the State House must change. That starts with the immediate resignation of Speaker Mattiello and Representative Keable. The Speaker confirmed yesterday that he lied in December 2017. Following Representative Tanzi’s … [Read more...] about PR: The Woman Project Calls for Speaker Mattiello and Rep. Keable to Resign

PR: Rhode Islanders Send Lawmakers a LOUD Message 9/30/18

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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

The Woman Project in group exhibition at Brown University Medical School

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Dear Diary, Last night I stopped by Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School building in Providence to attend to the Our Voice/ Our Choice art installation. A few of the photos had fallen from the display due to the extreme humidity, so I was there to repair the fixtures. The process took me almost two hours, and, while I worked, medical students walked throughout the … [Read more...] about The Woman Project in group exhibition at Brown University Medical School

TWP Interviews: David Morales, Policy Student & Community Activist

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The Womxn Project met David Morales at the Senate Judiciary Hearing for the Reproductive Health Care Act of 2018. We followed up with him on where he is in Rhode Island and his continued relationship to the issue of access to reproductive health care for all.   1. Please tell us a little bit about yourself as well as including the kind of work that you do. I am … [Read more...] about TWP Interviews: David Morales, Policy Student & Community Activist

My Illegal Abortion

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In December 1968, when I was a nineteen-year old sophomore at the University of Texas, I found out that I was six weeks pregnant.  My boyfriend and I were in love.  It was the first sexual relationship for either of us.  We had been faithfully using the only birth-control available to us, condoms. But this time we came up short.  Maintaining the pregnancy was not an option: we … [Read more...] about My Illegal Abortion

TWP Interviews: Rodrigo Pimentel, Immigrant Activist, Advocate and DACA Recipient

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 1) Can you tell us a little about yourself? I was only 10 months old when I immigrated to Rhode Island from Portugal with my parents. Most who immigrate to the US in this manner are unable to adjust to legal status, contrary to the rhetoric we hear from the current administration. As a teenager, I spent a lot of time worrying; worrying whether I would be able to obtain a … [Read more...] about TWP Interviews: Rodrigo Pimentel, Immigrant Activist, Advocate and DACA Recipient

Organ Equity Day #2: Codify, a performance + The Community ‘Petition 2.0’ Quilt

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The Reproductive Health Care Act will impact so many people from all walks of life in Rhode Island. On March 28 in the Library at the Rhode Island State House, 15 actors and 20 volunteers came together to for Organ Equity Day #2. Using the 'People's House' as their stage, The Woman Project (TWP) collaborators, volunteers, and actors represented the voices of so many Rhode … [Read more...] about Organ Equity Day #2: Codify, a performance + The Community ‘Petition 2.0’ Quilt

First Organ Equity Day

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Feb 28, 3:30-5pm Rhode Island State House To begin our identity series, "Organ Equity Days" every 28 days, a small group of supporters showed up at the State House in Rhode Island to remind our elected officials that we are here and urge them to bring a vote to the floor. … [Read more...] about First Organ Equity Day

TWP Interviews: Stephanie Gonzalez, Member of the Central Falls Board of Trustees

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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