“For too long we have allowed the right to abortion to be pushed out of reach. We are taking a stand.” Stephanie Moniz, Media Fellow, TWP On the 47th anniversary of Roe being enacted, activists called on RI lawmakers to close gaps in access to truly protect the right to abortion! We've kept hearing from activists, lawmakers and reporters that people did not know we had state … [Read more...] about TWP Celebrated 47th Anniversary of Roe by Pushing Back on Barriers to Abortion Care
Roe v. Wade
Do you want to halt federal attacks on our rights?
Hey, Womxn Project friends. While we are working hard to make sure that women in our state have the right to abortion, we also need to make it clear how important it is that the right is a reality. We need to fight for affordable access to quality care. We need to get rid of the barriers that make it harder for young people or that deny health coverage for abortion and push … [Read more...] about Do you want to halt federal attacks on our rights?
Written Testimony for H 5127, The Reproductive Health Care Act
Date: January 28, 2019 Dear Chairman Craven, and Members of the Judiciary Committee: My name is ((resident of)). I live in South Kingstown. My State Representative is Teresa Tanzi. I writing in support of House Bill 5127 -- The Reproductive Health Care Act (RHCA), and in opposition of bills 5125, 5114, 5198, and 5199. I support The Reproductive Health Care Act … [Read more...] about Written Testimony for H 5127, The Reproductive Health Care Act
PR: Protecting the Promise of Roe in Rhode Island
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
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
Why You Want to Sign TWP’s Advertisement for Access to Reproductive Health Care
It's time to go BIG and we Need YOUR HELP! Roe v. Wade is one newly appointed Supreme Court Justice from being challenged and possibly overturned. While the pro-life politicians have been chipping away at the reproductive freedom that Roe has granted us, the leadership of the Rhode Island General Assembly has failed to act to protect its citizens. We must take bold action … [Read more...] about Why You Want to Sign TWP’s Advertisement for Access to Reproductive Health Care
TWP Interviews: Agata Pelka & Ashley Gray from The Center for Reproductive Rights Reaches Out to Rhode Island
The Woman Project had a strong showing at the State House for our rally calling for an emergency session. The reality of this issue is that it is bigger than just RI. The following series of questions were shared with Ashley Gray, State Advocacy Adviser and Agata Pelka, State Legislative Council for the Center for Reproductive Rights. They co-shared answering these … [Read more...] about TWP Interviews: Agata Pelka & Ashley Gray from The Center for Reproductive Rights Reaches Out to Rhode Island
Presented Testimony for RHCA | The Catholic Church’s stance on abortion hurts women
One week ago, tomorrow, Ireland, one of the most historically Catholic countries had a vote to make abortion legal. It passed by an overwhelming majority. It would seem that the citizens of Ireland know three things; 1. That women will only achieve equality when they have control over their reproduction and 2. That women deserve access to safe and legal medical health care … [Read more...] about Presented Testimony for RHCA | The Catholic Church’s stance on abortion hurts women
My Illegal Abortion
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
Mother’s Day, 3:19am
It is 3:19 am on Mother’s Day and I should be asleep, instead I am reflecting on parenting. For nearly two years I have led by example. I have tried to show my daughters that being politically active can be a part of your everyday life, but it has come at a cost. It has meant less nourishing food, less time outdoors, fewer play dates, more chaos, and less family time. The … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day, 3:19am
The Reproductive Health Care Act Community Petition Quilt is going to Washington DC
The Woman Project is taking our advocacy to protect Roe v. Wade to Washington, DC and we are bringing all the quilt signers with us. Petition 2.0 will meet some of our federal elected officials and get acquainted with our allies. As part of this trip we are going to put the quilt on display. Where will the quilt be displayed? Location: The Supreme Court 1 First Street … [Read more...] about The Reproductive Health Care Act Community Petition Quilt is going to Washington DC
Organ Equity Day #2: Codify, a performance + The Community ‘Petition 2.0’ Quilt
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