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Reproductive freedom advocate. Queer. Social Worker. proud auntie. dog mom | Chief Policy and Advocacy Officer @ppvotesct @ppvotesri Opinions my own. She/They

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Promotional image for a Planned Parenthood Votes Rhode Island Legislative Session Kick-Off event on Thursday, January 22, showing two smiling individuals sitting at a table.

Promotional image for a Planned Parenthood Votes Rhode Island Legislative Session Kick-Off event on Thursday, January 22, showing two smiling individuals sitting at a table.

Let's learn, share ideas and win in this upcoming legislative session πŸ’ͺ🏽πŸ’ͺ🏻πŸ’ͺ🏿
Join us this week, January 22, 5:30-7:00PM in Providence!
Sign-up and learn more: bit.ly/44D7ekH

#PlannedParenthood #RhodeIsland #ReproRights

19.01.2026 21:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A group of activists holding signs that support Planned Parenthood and reproductive freedom, with one person speaking into a megaphone. The background is pink with text that reads "Share Your Story" and decorative stars.

A group of activists holding signs that support Planned Parenthood and reproductive freedom, with one person speaking into a megaphone. The background is pink with text that reads "Share Your Story" and decorative stars.

Your story has the power to inspire real change. Share your Planned Parenthood experience and join the fight to protect our health, rights, and freedoms in our state: bit.ly/404fcl3 πŸ’—

#PlannedParenthood #IFightForPP #ReproRights

18.01.2026 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Thank you message to Gov. McKee for prioritizing reproductive health care, with a backdrop of a domed capitol building, highlighted in pink.

Thank you message to Gov. McKee for prioritizing reproductive health care, with a backdrop of a domed capitol building, highlighted in pink.

Thank you, @govdanmckee.bsky.social, for prioritizing essential reproductive health care for Planned Parenthood patients and continuing to protect reproductive freedom! While this is big news, this is just the first step. Next, we need the General Assembly to pass a budget that includes...

16.01.2026 21:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Big thanks to @govdanmckee.bsky.social for continuing to protect reproductive freedom for Rhode Islanders and prioritizing funding to protect access to essential care for @ppsne.bsky.social patients!

14.01.2026 05:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Promotional poster featuring Iris SΓ‘nchez, endorsed by Planned Parenthood Votes! Connecticut, for House District 25. The poster includes a reminder to vote on or before Tuesday, January 6, with a checkmark next to the date. The background is pink.

Promotional poster featuring Iris SΓ‘nchez, endorsed by Planned Parenthood Votes! Connecticut, for House District 25. The poster includes a reminder to vote on or before Tuesday, January 6, with a checkmark next to the date. The background is pink.

We proudly endorse Iris SΓ‘nchez for the upcoming special election on 1/6.

οΏΌβœ… Register in person by 1/5
οΏΌβœ… Early voting happens 12/31 and 1/2-4 from 10 AM to 6 PM
οΏΌβœ… Polls will be open from 6 AM to 8 PM on election day, 1/6

For more info, visit myvote.ct.gov

31.12.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We’re grateful to the Office of Governor Ned Lamont for allocating $10.4 million to Planned Parenthood of Southern New England to help backfill devastating federal funding losses caused by the Trump administration.

bit.ly/44zWHa0

18.12.2025 21:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

My thoughts and heart are with the Brown community including our PP Votes! RI Gen Action interns and the broader Providence community. Heartbroken by this devasting tragedy. Sending love to my Rhode Island community. πŸ’”

14.12.2025 23:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s special session day 2 and we’re in Hartford fighting for Planned Parenthood patients. Take action at link ⬇️ we need the state of Connecticut to backfill blocked federal Medicaid dollars for preventive services like cancer screenings, birth control, STI testing and treatment and more.

13.11.2025 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Promotional image for contacting Governor Lamont and state legislators, featuring a hand holding a smartphone with the text 'We Need A Special Session Now!' on the screen, against a pink background with the Planned Parenthood logo at the bottom.

Promotional image for contacting Governor Lamont and state legislators, featuring a hand holding a smartphone with the text 'We Need A Special Session Now!' on the screen, against a pink background with the Planned Parenthood logo at the bottom.

It's time our state elected leaders took bold action and stepped in to backfill the blocked federal Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood health centers in our state.

πŸ“’ Urge Governor Lamont and your state senators and representatives to call a special session now: bit.ly/4pvYm9d

#IFightForPP

30.10.2025 15:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We need you to take action to fight for @ppsne.bsky.social patients. Contact Governor Lamont and your state legislators to urge them to protect Planned Parenthood patients' access to care and backfill blocked federal funds in a special session!
bit.ly/4pvYm9d

18.10.2025 03:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image showing an entrance to a Planned Parenthood clinic, featured in a Hartford Courant news article with the headline 'Readers speak: We are CT gynecologists who support Planned Parenthood.'

Image showing an entrance to a Planned Parenthood clinic, featured in a Hartford Courant news article with the headline 'Readers speak: We are CT gynecologists who support Planned Parenthood.'

Thank you to the CT-based obstetricians and gynecologists who used their voices to take action and speak out for the community. πŸ“’

Submitting an LTE is a great way for you to take action as well!

Read their article ➑️ bit.ly/3VJU9kK
Find LTE Tips ➑️ bit.ly/480ZefU

29.09.2025 19:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is a devastating blow to patients nationwide and will have immediate harmful consequences. This isn’t over. Everyone deserves access to the health care they need by their trusted provider. Care continues @ppsne.bsky.social including patients with Medicaid in CT and RI. We’ll keep fighting!

12.09.2025 02:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Group of people sitting and kneeling outdoors, some holding signs that read "I Fight for Medicaid" and "I Fight For Planned Parenthood". They are smiling and posing for a photo at an event.

Group of people sitting and kneeling outdoors, some holding signs that read "I Fight for Medicaid" and "I Fight For Planned Parenthood". They are smiling and posing for a photo at an event.

A group of people attending an outdoor event under yellow shade sails, with one person standing and speaking to the seated participants.

A group of people attending an outdoor event under yellow shade sails, with one person standing and speaking to the seated participants.

Three individuals stand together outdoors, smiling and holding a sign that reads "I FIGHT FOR MEDICAID." One is wearing a blue suit, another in a white dress, and the third in a pink T-shirt that says "I FIGHT FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD." They are in a space with brick walls and string lights above.

Three individuals stand together outdoors, smiling and holding a sign that reads "I FIGHT FOR MEDICAID." One is wearing a blue suit, another in a white dress, and the third in a pink T-shirt that says "I FIGHT FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD." They are in a space with brick walls and string lights above.

An outdoor gathering with people seated around a table, intently listening to a speaker standing at the head of the table under canopy shades, at dusk.

An outdoor gathering with people seated around a table, intently listening to a speaker standing at the head of the table under canopy shades, at dusk.

Thank you to all who came out last night for our End of Summer Happy Hour, including our legislative champions Senator Tiara Mack and Rep. Karen Alzate, to hear about what "defunding" Planned Parenthood means for patients access to care in Rhode Island!

29.08.2025 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Join me and special guest Senator @mackdistrict6.bsky.social on Thursday for community, connection and action to fight for Planned Parenthood patients and protect access to care for all Rhode Islanders! #IFightForPP
www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/a/pp-votes-r...

26.08.2025 22:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Interfering with people’s healthcare means risking their lives.

This is yet another mean-spirited attack on women, LGBTQ+ individuals, communities of color, low-income patients, and providers.

The State of Connecticut will not be a tool for this Administration’s unlawful agenda.

29.07.2025 19:38 β€” πŸ‘ 369    πŸ” 104    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 5
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"Defunding Planned Parenthood would exacerbate the health care crisis in RI by eliminating yet another primary care practice, one which serves more than 10,000 patients," @peterneronha.bsky.social said in his statement yesterday, joining a coalition of 21 states in suing the Trump Administration.

30.07.2025 20:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Connecticut sues Trump administration over Medicaid ban targeting Planned Parenthood Officials claim the Trump administration unfairly targeted Planned Parenthood by slashing funds.

Thank you, @agwilliamtong.bsky.social, for fighting for Planned Parenthood patients against this unjust action by the Trump administration. We're grateful to work alongside our state elected leaders to fight back for your health care and your rights. www.registercitizen.com/connecticut/...

30.07.2025 21:27 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Graphic for β€œfamilies first” a 50-state day of peaceful action for our families taking place on Saturday, July 26 at 4 PM. Image of older woman with two young girls and Planned Parenthood logo.

Graphic for β€œfamilies first” a 50-state day of peaceful action for our families taking place on Saturday, July 26 at 4 PM. Image of older woman with two young girls and Planned Parenthood logo.

Join us to say loud and clear: our families come first, not billionaires, not politicians.Β 

⏰ 7/26, 4PM
πŸ“ Brennan Rogers Magnet School, 199/200 Wilmont Road New Haven CT
πŸ”— Sign up & learn more: bit.ly/4kXtXxh#Fami... #PlannedParenthood #ReproRights #HealthCare

23.07.2025 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you to our elected champions, coalition partners, supporters, and friends, who came out to Rock the Boat.
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We’re leaving fired up, inspired, and crystal clear on who we are: a movement dedicated to protecting & expanding access to the care and information people need to build their futures.

22.07.2025 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image of waves crashing on Beach with text β€œone week until rock the boat July 21, 2025 Edgewood yacht club”

Image of waves crashing on Beach with text β€œone week until rock the boat July 21, 2025 Edgewood yacht club”

Rock the Boat is just a week away! πŸŒŠβ›΅πŸŒŠ
Join us to help fund the fight to preserve access to essential care in RI after Congress passed a backdoor abortion ban.

Visit ppvotes.org/rocktheboat for tickets and to learn more.

#RhodeIsland #RockTheBoat #ReproRights

14.07.2025 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’ve faced attacks like this before. While the Trump Administration and Congress try to shut down Planned Parenthood, care continues. We’ll do everything we can to show up for patients and the communities Planned Parenthood health centers serve β€” no matter what.

03.07.2025 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 160    πŸ” 35    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 5
Planned Parenthood promotional poster featuring the slogan 'We Will Never Stop Fighting' on a pink background with the organization's logo at the top.

Planned Parenthood promotional poster featuring the slogan 'We Will Never Stop Fighting' on a pink background with the organization's logo at the top.

🚨Today, Congressional Republicans passed a devastating and cruel bill to "defund" Planned Parenthood.🚨
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This is a targeted attack that puts nearly 200 Planned Parenthood health centers at risk of closure and blocks 1.1 million patients from getting health care.

03.07.2025 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The Senate just voted to take away your health care and β€œdefund” Planned Parenthood. It's a political attack that could shut down nearly 200 health centers and strip abortion access for everyone, everywhere.

Make no mistake, Planned Parenthood will never stop fighting to protect access to care.

01.07.2025 16:43 β€” πŸ‘ 124    πŸ” 35    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 2
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Senate Republicans just voted to β€œdefund” Planned Parenthood, put in place a backdoor abortion ban, and gut Medicaid.

01.07.2025 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Poster for Rhode Island Legislative Session Wrap Up, featuring the state's outline on a pink background.

Poster for Rhode Island Legislative Session Wrap Up, featuring the state's outline on a pink background.

We are proud to report that in a year when reproductive freedom is under unprecedented attack across the country, we stood strong and defended against any further erosion of our rights here in the Ocean State.

We are proud to report that in a year when reproductive freedom is under unprecedented attack across the country, we stood strong and defended against any further erosion of our rights here in the Ocean State.

Thanks to the dedication of advocates, champions in the legislature, and Planned Parenthood Votes! Rhode Island supporters like you, we pushed back against several harmful bills introduced at the State House this session and made it clear: Rhode Island will not go backwards.

Thanks to the dedication of advocates, champions in the legislature, and Planned Parenthood Votes! Rhode Island supporters like you, we pushed back against several harmful bills introduced at the State House this session and made it clear: Rhode Island will not go backwards.

Act now: 
- Tell your U.S. Senators to protect Planned Parenthood patients
- Share your story
- Volunteer with us
- Donate

Act now: - Tell your U.S. Senators to protect Planned Parenthood patients - Share your story - Volunteer with us - Donate

That's a wrap on Rhode Island legislative session!

Check out the full blog with our wins ➑️ bit.ly/4kiowIF

28.06.2025 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Three individuals standing together smiling, holding signs in support of Planned Parenthood. Two are holding a pink sign that states "I fight for Planned Parenthood," and all are wearing supportive stickers.

Three individuals standing together smiling, holding signs in support of Planned Parenthood. Two are holding a pink sign that states "I fight for Planned Parenthood," and all are wearing supportive stickers.

Three individuals smiling in a room, one holding a sign that says "I FIGHT FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD," and another holding a hat that says "Don't Fuck With Us, Don't Fuck Without Us" and the Planned Parenthood logo.

Three individuals smiling in a room, one holding a sign that says "I FIGHT FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD," and another holding a hat that says "Don't Fuck With Us, Don't Fuck Without Us" and the Planned Parenthood logo.

Three adults smiling at the camera, one holding an "I FIGHT FOR MEDICAID" sign, at a Fighting Forward.

Three adults smiling at the camera, one holding an "I FIGHT FOR MEDICAID" sign, at a Fighting Forward.

Three individuals holding signs that read "I Fight for Planned Parenthood," and "I Fight for Medicaid," standing in a room with other people in the background.

Three individuals holding signs that read "I Fight for Planned Parenthood," and "I Fight for Medicaid," standing in a room with other people in the background.

On the Dobbs Anniversary, we came together to celebrate the end of the CT session, but more importantly, to get ready for the fight we still have ahead.

Join us again on Tuesday for another chance to connect at our Volunteer Power Hour. ➑️ bit.ly/45KvYsL

#IFightForPP

28.06.2025 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Nobody:

Not a single American:

Trump and Congressional Republicans: Let’s raise costs for health care, groceries & utilities and call it beautiful!

29.06.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 49    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
A Planned Parenthood poster with a deep pink background featuring the message, "Everyone should have the freedom to decide who their health care provider is. It’s basic freedom." with the Planned Parenthood logo at the top.

A Planned Parenthood poster with a deep pink background featuring the message, "Everyone should have the freedom to decide who their health care provider is. It’s basic freedom." with the Planned Parenthood logo at the top.

Yesterday, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Medina v. Planned Parenthood of South Atlantic, paving the way for South Carolina to kick Planned Parenthood out of its Medicaid program over its status as an abortion provider.

27.06.2025 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Planned Parenthood CEO Says Defunding Would Mean Clinic Closures, Loss of Health Care Access For Thousands in CT | CT News Junkie The Republican taxing and spending proposal dubbed the β€œOne Big Beautiful Bill Act” in Washington is effectively a backdoor abortion ban, according to Amanda Skinner, president and CEO of Planned Pare...

Thank you @blumenthal.senate.gov for speaking out against the threat to Planned Parenthood and reproductive health care in the federal budget bill.

This bill would defund Planned Parenthood, block care for millions, and force patients to delay or go without...

ctnewsjunkie.com/2025/06/23/p...

24.06.2025 00:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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We won't let today's ruling stop us from continuing our fight for trans justice.

18.06.2025 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1009    πŸ” 156    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 4

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