Lesley Bunnell spoke truth to power at Senate hearing on EACA
May 10, 2023

Lesley Bunnell spoke truth to power at Senate hearing on EACA

It was brave, emotional, confrontational, and even managed a happy ending – all in three minutes....

Once again, Rep Quattrocchi, the RI General Assembly can pass laws on the funding of abortion
April 29, 2023

Once again, Rep Quattrocchi, the RI General Assembly can pass laws on the funding of abortion

“Mr. Speaker, I feel that to vote either way on this is a violation of my oath...

RI House Passes Equality in Abortion Coverage Act: A Step Towards Equitable Healthcare
April 28, 2023

RI House Passes Equality in Abortion Coverage Act: A Step Towards Equitable Healthcare

The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act (EACA), ensuring Medicaid and...

Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies: A Voice for Change at the Economic Progress Institute
April 25, 2023

Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies: A Voice for Change at the Economic Progress Institute

In a powerful interview, Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies, the executive director at the Economic Progress Institute (EPI), shares her...

Progressive reforms: Speaker Shekarchi addresses reproductive rights and innovative housing solutions
April 19, 2023

Progressive reforms: Speaker Shekarchi addresses reproductive rights and innovative housing solutions

Rhode Island House Speaker Shekarchi anticipates a vote on the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act in April,...

Passing the EACA is good for families, indicates study
March 8, 2023

Passing the EACA is good for families, indicates study

The Equality in Abortion Coverage Act is an attempt to provide all pregnant people important access to...

Governor McKee 2024 budget features tiny tax cuts, EACA funding
January 20, 2023

Governor McKee 2024 budget features tiny tax cuts, EACA funding

Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee submitted his FY24 RI State Budget proposal to the General Assembly on...

Rep Kazarian introduces Equality in Abortion Coverage Act
January 7, 2023

Rep Kazarian introduces Equality in Abortion Coverage Act

The legislation would eliminate sections of law that expressly prohibit state employees’ and Medicaid recipients’ insurance from...

On first day of session, advocates steer focus to equal abortion rights
January 4, 2023

On first day of session, advocates steer focus to equal abortion rights

Reproductive rights volunteers and allies from The Womxn Project urged the members of the Rhode Island General...

Gregg Amore’s run for Secretary of State built on reputation and relationships
September 7, 2022

Gregg Amore’s run for Secretary of State built on reputation and relationships

“I’m Gregg Amore, a Democrat running for Secretary of State. I’m a 26-year high school civics and...

Students4Change holds an excellent candidate forum in North Kingstown
August 15, 2022

Students4Change holds an excellent candidate forum in North Kingstown

“It’s been a rough couple of years,” said Michaud, noting that all students have had a difficult...

Planned Parenthood inexplicably endorses seven candidates who helped scuttle the EACA
July 20, 2022

Planned Parenthood inexplicably endorses seven candidates who helped scuttle the EACA

PPV!RI PAC endorsed 69 House and Senate candidates, including the entire House leadership team that prevented the...

Nellie Gorbea criticizes Governor McKee on reproductive rights at press conference
July 19, 2022

Nellie Gorbea criticizes Governor McKee on reproductive rights at press conference

“We need leadership who is willing to use their power to protect the rights of women and...

Giona Picheco is challenging Charlene Lima in House District 14
July 6, 2022

Giona Picheco is challenging Charlene Lima in House District 14

“My motivation to run for this seat is that I’ve seen so many issues facing this community...

Nina Wolff Landau: Protecting abortion rights is a fight, not a political game
July 5, 2022

Nina Wolff Landau: Protecting abortion rights is a fight, not a political game

“…I wanted to ask [Secretary Gorbea] why she had canvassed for and donated to former Speaker of...

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