From
Kavelle Christie and Craig O’Connor
Despite facing the gravest assault on reproductive rights in recent
memory, the Democratic leadership of the General Assembly did nothing
to protect Rhode Islanders.
And in Washington, Republicans are still attempting to strip
health care from tens of millions of Americans with legislation that Cecile
Richards has called “the worst bill for women’s health in a generation.”
What this means is that even over the summer, the fight for
reproductive freedom continues.
Join Planned Parenthood and our allies as we keep up the pressure
and prepare for the 2018 RI General Assembly session and the elections next
fall. Over the next few weeks, we will share several ways to stay engaged and
build our movement.
Action # 1: Summer of Resistance House Parties
Planned Parenthood is partnering with Rhode Island Working
Families, the Sierra Club and Resist Hate RI to host small house parties around
the state.
Hosted by community members like you, this is a chance to meet
people, share a vision for the future, and have some fun at the same time.
Among the things to talk about is the fact that there was no
vote on the Reproductive Health Care Act, which
would protect the right to abortion no matter what happens at the national
level. Nor was legislation passed to protect
affordable access to contraception, to put into RI law the most popular
parts of the Affordable Care Act, guarantee earned sick leave
for Rhode Island workers, or to disarm people
convicted of domestic violence.
Action # 2: Thank Senator Reed and Senator Whitehouse
Yesterday, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and his allies voted
tried to move forward on efforts to repeal Obamacare and “defund” Planned
Parenthood.
Rhode Island’s Senator Jack
Reed and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse voted against this
terrible bill. While the fight is not over, we won this time!
Let them know you appreciate their opposition to Trumpcare and
that you stand with them in this fight.
Upcoming Opportunities
Here are two more ways to stay involved in the movement for
social justice. We will let you know more about each of these in future emails,
but for now, here’s a sneak peek.
Election
Campaign Trainings
Planned Parenthood is working with Rhode Island Working Families
to offer a series of short workshops around the state on how to run for office
or help someone else win their elections.
Fall
Constituent Meetings
This fall, join other supporters of reproductive rights,
including access to safe and legal abortion, at constituent meetings with their
State Senators and State Representatives. Our elected officials need to hear
directly from the people who vote them into office about why Rhode Island must
act now to protect reproductive rights and access to health care.
RSVP
by emailing us at Kavelle.christie@ppsne.org
