gender equality

February 27, 2020

Testimony from House Judiciary Committee hearing on Rhode Island Uniform Parentage Act

For context, see: Parents and advocates call for urgently needed comprehensive parentage reform UpriseRI is entirely supported by donations and advertising. Every little bit helps:Become a Patron!...
House fetal heartbeat bill is about religion, not science
March 2, 2020

House fetal heartbeat bill is about religion, not science
“This resolution has one purpose,” said Cory Garland, a volunteer with The Womxn Project. “And that is...
RI Senate still allowing legislators to treat some marriages differently than others
March 2, 2020

RI Senate still allowing legislators to treat some marriages differently than others
“It’s much better if we keep them all on the same calendar, unsegregated, treat them all the...
The battle for Marriage Equality in Rhode Island continues
March 2, 2020

The battle for Marriage Equality in Rhode Island continues
“State sanctioned discrimination must always be challenged,” said Wendy Becker, speaking in favor of the bill. “Bundling...
All marriages are equal, but some marriages are more equal than others…
March 2, 2020

All marriages are equal, but some marriages are more equal than others…
“From what I can tell, our Solemnization of Marriage Bill presented before the committee yesterday was no...
Rhode Islanders for Parentage Equality cheers unanimous Senate passage of Rhode Island Parentage Act
March 2, 2020

Rhode Islanders for Parentage Equality cheers unanimous Senate passage of Rhode Island Parentage Act
“We are grateful to the Senate for working to ensure we have model legislation in Rhode Island...
RI Parentage Act expected to pass the Senate today, still stalled in the House
March 2, 2020

RI Parentage Act expected to pass the Senate today, still stalled in the House
“I am here today to support the Parentage Act,” said six-year old South Kingstown resident Dayja Holland....
In the eyes of certain State Senators, some marriages are less worthy
March 2, 2020

In the eyes of certain State Senators, some marriages are less worthy
“Senator Lombardi is not abstaining on a vote in his capacity as a private citizen. He is...
On the anniversary of Roe, legislation introduced to expand medical coverage for abortion
March 2, 2020

On the anniversary of Roe, legislation introduced to expand medical coverage for abortion
“The ban on Medicaid programs and state employees’ insurance policies covering abortion is just one more vestige...
Women’s Wave RI holds 4th annual event on the State House lawn
March 2, 2020

Women’s Wave RI holds 4th annual event on the State House lawn
“Ask yourself, are you ever in a space where a woman is being silenced?” offered Representative Liana...
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