Equity Impact Statement Act would help lawmakers understand impact of state legislation
March 20, 2023

Equity Impact Statement Act would help lawmakers understand impact of state legislation

Kislak’s bill would create the “Equity Impact Statement Act,” requiring that, “all legislation submitted in the general...

Planned Parenthood gathers elected officials to rally for Equality in Abortion Coverage Act
January 25, 2023

Planned Parenthood gathers elected officials to rally for Equality in Abortion Coverage Act

The rally marks what would have been the 50th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, guaranteeing a person’s...

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...

EPI’s Candidate Briefing Book will help you understand and act on poverty, equity and economic opportunity in Rhode Island
September 2, 2022

EPI’s Candidate Briefing Book will help you understand and act on poverty, equity and economic opportunity in Rhode Island

“Knowledge is power,” says Economic Progress Institute (EPI) Executive Director Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies. “We want those who hope...

21 members of the House implored Speaker Shekarchi to bring the EACA to a vote – to no avail
June 23, 2022

21 members of the House implored Speaker Shekarchi to bring the EACA to a vote – to no avail

“We, the undersigned, urge you to move the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act out of the House...

32 State Reps call on Governor McKee to address DHS staffing crisis
May 27, 2022

32 State Reps call on Governor McKee to address DHS staffing crisis

“What exists now is a narrative from DHS that vacancies are being filled, but in reality, vacancies...

Rep Cassar: Bans on abortion coverage are not good economic policy, not good health policy, and not good for Rhode Island
January 5, 2023

Rep Cassar: Bans on abortion coverage are not good economic policy, not good health policy, and not good for Rhode Island

“…it is unacceptable for the legislature to control the reproductive lives of individuals on Medicaid and state...

Yes Rep Quattrocchi, the RI General Assembly can pass laws on the funding of abortion
May 20, 2022

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

“We are of the opinion that the enactment of the RPA did not amount to a constitutional...

Bans Off Our Bodies: Rhode Island rallies and marches for abortion rights
May 14, 2022

Bans Off Our Bodies: Rhode Island rallies and marches for abortion rights

“Those of us who have worked in the abortion advocacy space were not surprised when that opinion...

Rhode Island rallies in response to leaked Supreme Court abortion decision
May 4, 2022

Rhode Island rallies in response to leaked Supreme Court abortion decision

“Our right to abortion is something that we fought for decades ago and ever since then they’ve...

Race, ethnicity, gender and disability impact statements could change the conversation at the General Assembly
April 11, 2022

Race, ethnicity, gender and disability impact statements could change the conversation at the General Assembly

“Assessments, such as fiscal notes and environmental impact reports, are already tools for predicting the impacts of...

RI Legislative Black and Latino Caucus spotlights key legislation
April 5, 2022

RI Legislative Black and Latino Caucus spotlights key legislation

“This legislative package will address the struggles and hardships that too many of our residents of color...

Senator Valverde and Rep. Cassar: End Rhode Island’s abortion bans
January 18, 2022

Senator Valverde and Rep. Cassar: End Rhode Island’s abortion bans

“Passing the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act this year will ensure that when someone needs an abortion, they...

Rhode Island urged to pass the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act now
January 11, 2022

Rhode Island urged to pass the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act now

“Anyone who cares about fighting racism and poverty must realize that attacks on abortion and abortion coverage...

Video and photos from the Abortion Justice March and Rally
October 3, 2021

Video and photos from the Abortion Justice March and Rally

“Now is the time to show up for our communities,” said Dr Uwanaka. “Honestly, we need more...

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