2TO1: THE COALITION TO PRESERVE CHOICE
P.O. BOX 5863
PROVIDENCE, RI 02920
PHONE (401) 461-8885
Press Release
Contact: Robin Dionne
Phone: (401) 461-8885 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 08, 2009
HOUSE APPROVES HARMFUL STUPAK-PITTS AMENDMENT
As a supporter of health care reform and an advocate for reproductive rights, 2to1: The Coalition to Preserve Choice is outraged by the passing of the harmful Stupak-Pitts amendment to HR3962. While we recognize the immediate need for health care reform, we are confident that it does not have to come at such a high cost to all women. We are truly disappointed that one of the anti-choice votes in support of this discriminatory amendment came from Rhode Island, a state where 51% of the population is female.
It is our hope that women will be better off after health care reform, rather than put in a worse situation with fewer health benefits than before. We believe in honest and equal treatment for women when it comes to health care, and we thank those, including Representative Patrick Kennedy, who are willing to stand up and support reproductive health openly.
We look forward to working in the future with legislators who consider the effects their votes have on women’s constitutional rights. Women’s reproductive choice has long been used as a bargaining chip in policy matters, and it is time for a change.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Ocean State Action Dance Party!
From our friends at Ocean State Action:
Friday, November 13: Join us at the Rock the Boat for Justice Dance Party!
On Friday, November 13th, Ocean State Action will bring together friends and allies to celebrate our accomplishments, rededicate ourselves to "rocking the boat" in the Ocean State - and, most important, to dance! We will also honor the 30 participants in this fall's New Voices campaign leadership program. The event is from 7-11pm at Rosinha's, 999 Main Street in Pawtucket (the Hope Artiste Village).
Tickets for the event are $25. We are also seeking sponsors at the $100 (First Mate), $200 (Captain), and $500 (Admiral) level. You can donate by clicking here or by going to our cause page on Facebook or by sending a check to Ocean State Action, 99 Bald Hill Road, Cranston, RI 02920.
Dance to the Music of our Guest DJs:-Representatives Joe Almeida and Ray Sullivan-Pat Quinn and Camilo Viveiros (SEIU/RI Jobs with Justice)-Karen Malcolm and Tom Sgouros (departing OSA leaders)-Pat Crowley, Brian Hull, and Matt Jerzyk (progressive bloggers)-Teresa Tanzi and Hannah Watson (RI NOW/American Medical Students)-David St. Germain and Nancy St. Germain (Healthcare activists)-Annie Costner and Ben Jones (environmental allies)
Join Our Growing List of Rock the Boat Sponsors (Call 463-5368 to sponsor)
Admirals: United Nurses & Allied Professionals
Captains: U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy * U.S. Rep. James Langevin * Mayor David Cicilline * Rep. David Segal * AFSCME Council 94 * District 1199 – SEIU * Lisa Guillette * Gursky Law Associates * RIFuture.org * Susan Sweet * Tom Sgouros
First Mates: Sen. Frank Ciccone *Sen. Paul Jabour * Sen. Charles Levesque * Sen. Josh Miller * Sen. Rhoda Perry * Sen. Juan Pichardo * Rep. Edith Ajello * Rep. Frank Ferri & Tony Caparco * Rep. Chris Fierro * Rep. Art Handy * Rep. Edwin Pacheco * Rep. Amy Rice * Rep. Michael Rice * Rep. Deb Ruggiero * Rep. Anastasia Williams * Hon. Luis Aponte * Hon. Terrence Hassett * Hon. John Lombardi * Donna Becotte * Campaign Finance Officers/Brett Smiley *Josie Campbell * Chris Currie * DeLuca & Weizenbaum, Ltd. * Susan Feeley * Graduate Assistants United-URI * Chris Koller & Colette Cook * Kathy Kushnir * Phillip Koutsogiane * Becky Minard & Max Kohlenberg * NASW-RI Chapter * Craig O’Connor & Lauren Goddard * Planned Parenthood of Southern New England * Providence Teachers Union * RI Federation of Teachers * Marti Rosenberg * Teresa Tanzi * United Service and Allied Workers
Friday, November 13: Join us at the Rock the Boat for Justice Dance Party!
On Friday, November 13th, Ocean State Action will bring together friends and allies to celebrate our accomplishments, rededicate ourselves to "rocking the boat" in the Ocean State - and, most important, to dance! We will also honor the 30 participants in this fall's New Voices campaign leadership program. The event is from 7-11pm at Rosinha's, 999 Main Street in Pawtucket (the Hope Artiste Village).
Tickets for the event are $25. We are also seeking sponsors at the $100 (First Mate), $200 (Captain), and $500 (Admiral) level. You can donate by clicking here or by going to our cause page on Facebook or by sending a check to Ocean State Action, 99 Bald Hill Road, Cranston, RI 02920.
Dance to the Music of our Guest DJs:-Representatives Joe Almeida and Ray Sullivan-Pat Quinn and Camilo Viveiros (SEIU/RI Jobs with Justice)-Karen Malcolm and Tom Sgouros (departing OSA leaders)-Pat Crowley, Brian Hull, and Matt Jerzyk (progressive bloggers)-Teresa Tanzi and Hannah Watson (RI NOW/American Medical Students)-David St. Germain and Nancy St. Germain (Healthcare activists)-Annie Costner and Ben Jones (environmental allies)
Join Our Growing List of Rock the Boat Sponsors (Call 463-5368 to sponsor)
Admirals: United Nurses & Allied Professionals
Captains: U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy * U.S. Rep. James Langevin * Mayor David Cicilline * Rep. David Segal * AFSCME Council 94 * District 1199 – SEIU * Lisa Guillette * Gursky Law Associates * RIFuture.org * Susan Sweet * Tom Sgouros
First Mates: Sen. Frank Ciccone *Sen. Paul Jabour * Sen. Charles Levesque * Sen. Josh Miller * Sen. Rhoda Perry * Sen. Juan Pichardo * Rep. Edith Ajello * Rep. Frank Ferri & Tony Caparco * Rep. Chris Fierro * Rep. Art Handy * Rep. Edwin Pacheco * Rep. Amy Rice * Rep. Michael Rice * Rep. Deb Ruggiero * Rep. Anastasia Williams * Hon. Luis Aponte * Hon. Terrence Hassett * Hon. John Lombardi * Donna Becotte * Campaign Finance Officers/Brett Smiley *Josie Campbell * Chris Currie * DeLuca & Weizenbaum, Ltd. * Susan Feeley * Graduate Assistants United-URI * Chris Koller & Colette Cook * Kathy Kushnir * Phillip Koutsogiane * Becky Minard & Max Kohlenberg * NASW-RI Chapter * Craig O’Connor & Lauren Goddard * Planned Parenthood of Southern New England * Providence Teachers Union * RI Federation of Teachers * Marti Rosenberg * Teresa Tanzi * United Service and Allied Workers
Friday, November 6, 2009
Abortion and Health Care Reform.
Bart Stupak is willing to undermine health-care reform—blocking the landmark bill from even coming to a vote—in order to impose an abortion ban on women in the reformed health system. His proposal would take away coverage from women who already have it. Watch this video, and then click here to fill out the form that will allow Naral to contact your member of Congress.
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