How to improve sexual health for teens
Birds do it, bees do it. And according to the 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, nearly a third of all Rhode Island teenagers do it too. But what do they know about what they are doing, and what are we teaching them about it? A conference Friday at Rhode Island College will “help improve the [...]
Lizz Winstead, Fake News Inventor, In RI Thursday
Remember way back in the mid-1990′s when some people could actually say Fox News was fair and balanced with a straight face? Then progressive comedian Lizz Winstead invented fake news for Comedy Central and all of a sudden the joke was on the conservatives. The Daily Show co-creator will be in town on Thursday night [...]
Happy 40th, Roe v. Wade
On the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Rhode Island Coalition for Reproductive Justice (formerly RI Choice Coalition) continues to stand with women and their families to reinforce the importance of safe and legal abortion. The coalition is pleased to announce its new name on this important anniversary and to recognize the significance of [...]
Planned Parethood Protest Women for Doherty Event
Expect a lot of women at the Westin tomorrow night. Planned Parenthood is putting together a Women Are Watching event outside the downtown hotel to “counter” a Women for Doherty event that will be going on inside. “Planned Parenthood Votes! Rhode Island wants Rhode Island voters to know whether their legislators have supported women’s health [...]
Progress Report: Anti-Choice Agenda Fares Well in Primary; Happy Birthday Occupy Movement; Chicago Still on Strike
Anti-choice crusaders Rhode Island Right to Life was one of the most successful PACs on primary night, reports the ProJo. How DINO is that! On the other hand, Political Scene also gives some love to Planned Parenthood and the public sector unions for having a successful primary. 38 Studios will be the issue local candidates [...]
On Choice, Rhode Island Not Far from Mississippi
If abortion is legal in a state, but there’s nowhere to have an abortion performed, is it really an option? This hypothetical is quickly becoming a reality for those living in Mississippi. While the situation in Rhode Island isn’t quite that dire, some female leaders here say they are saddened and frightened for the lives [...]
Doherty Hosts Texas Extremist at Hope Club
Brendan Doherty, Republican candidate for David Cicilline’s seat in Congress, will parse himself as a political moderate as he tries to snatch the seat away from the Democrats. But inviting Congressman Pete Sessions, R- Texas, to his fundraiser at the Hope Club tomorrow afternoon won’t help with that message. This from the Rhode Island Democratic [...]
DL Providence presents: Faces you should know – Feb. 22 from 7 – 9pm
2012 is already shaping up to be an exciting year in politics. Not only is it a presidential election year, but we have our local politics to keep us entertained. With the ongoing redistricting fight, the many social and economic issues that will be at play in elections, and Netroots Nation coming to RI in [...]
RI Choice Coalition to Commemorate 39th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade at State House on Thursday
The Rhode Island Choice Coalition will gather in the RI State House Rotunda on Thursday, January 19th at 3pm to recognize the 39th anniversary of the landmark Roe. v. Wade decision. In Roe, the Supreme Court found that a woman’s right to decide whether to become a parent deserves the highest level of constitutional protection. The commemoration event will recognize decision makers [...]
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