Coalitions

    We participate in a wide range of coalitions striving to improve public health and safeguard reproductive freedom. Here are some of our current coalitions.
    PPSNE Supports a Safe and Healthy CT
    Planned Parenthood of Southern New England joined the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy CT because of the growing concern of how chemicals and environmental toxins such as Bisphenol-A (BPA) are affecting the ability of women to become pregnant, have a healthy pregnancy, and give birth to a healthy...

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    Family and Medical Leave Insurance for Connecticut
    PPSNE has joined the Family and Medical Insurance for Connecticut Coalition.  The FMLI coalition is run jointly by the CT Association of Human Services and the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women.  A group of diverse advocates who represent the needs of working families and...

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    RI Coalition for Reproductive Justice: 40 Years After Roe
    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. ...

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    Hodges Testimony on Behalf of Rhode Islanders United for Marriage
    Paula Hodges, PPSNE's Rhode Island Director of Public Policy & Advocacy, testified before the State House Judiciary Committee on behalf of Rhode Islanders United for Marriage, supporting House Bill 2015, which would legalize gay marriage in the state. ...

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    "Since Roe": The Decision that Made All the Difference Needs Your Voice
    By Paula Hodges, Director of Public Policy and Advocacy, Planned Parenthood of Southern New England On January 22, 1973 the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its ruling in the landmark Roe v. Wade case. The decision ensured that the right to privacy in the U.S. Constitution permits a woman to choose...

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    Pro-Choice Activists Hold Rally to Mark Roe v. Wade
    BY Jim Baron PROVIDENCE – Combining legislators, activists and women’s rights groups, the Rhode Island Choice Coalition held a rally in the Statehouse Rotunda Thursday in anticipation of Sunday’s 39th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision that...

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    RI Leaders Make the Case for Protecting Access to Reproductive Health Care
    Providence – Today the Rhode Island Choice Coalition gathered to commemorate the 39th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision handed down on January 22, 1973. Senator Josh Miller, Representative Edith Ajello, Representative Teresa Tanzi and leaders from community...

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    Rhode Island Choice Coalition
    The Rhode Island Choice Coalition exists to preserve, promote and protect all aspects of women's reproductive health care and reproductive justice through advocacy and legislative action statewide and nationally. The Rhode Island Choice Coalition includes the following organizations: ...

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    Everybody Benefits Coalition
    Paid Sick Leave Passes! After 11 hours of debate, Connecticut made history on June 4, 2011 as the first state in the nation to mandate paid sick leave for service workers.  The bill passed the Senate two weeks ago and will now go to the Governor’s desk for his signature. ...

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    Anti-Discrimination Coalition
    On June 4, 2011 the Senate passed  HB 6599 20-16. Planned Parenthood, a long time coalition partner, is thrilled with the passage of this bill which will make protections explicit and uniform in Connecticut’s non-discrimination law by adding gender identity and gender expression....

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