This Wednesday, June 9, our state legislators are voting at a Constitutional Convention on an amendment that can bring $2 billion in revenue to public schools and transportation! Your lawmakers need to hear from you, now.
2021 ISSUES AND AVOCACY
Join us – free pass to watch documentary – then join women across MA via Zoom this summer
Cape Cod Women for Change has joined the newly formed Indivisible Mass Coalition’s (IMC) Intersectional Women’s Rights Action Team of state-wide organizations. We are beginning our efforts by launching our Summer of Re-SISTERS with a focus on Women and Labor!
Barnstable Residents: Take action regarding housing-town council meeting tonight
The Barnstable Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) proposal is at a critical stage. The Town Council will decide next Thursday whether or not to send it to the Planning Board for a public hearing and we need Barnstable residents to speak up in support of ADUs and the urgency of the housing crisis.
Wed May 5th: Watch court proceedings arguing for the Equal Rights Amendment at 2pm today
Wednesday, May 5th, a case before the Massachusetts 1st Court of Appeals has the potential to continue or kill the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) – you can watch the presentation of these oral arguments live!
ACTION ALERT: Equal Rights Amendment, is it still viable? What is happening? what can we do?
On May 5th, a case before the Massachusetts 1st Court of Appeals has the potential to continue or kill the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), but is this the only decisive action on the amendment? But what does that mean? Why is it in court in MA? Is it still viable? Is it up to Congress? Is it up to the courts? Is it up to the President? What can we do?
CCWfC has joined a Coalition of grassroots women’s groups in MA that is evolving from an idea to group with purpose and intent. There is power in numbers and we can do so much when we are all working together.
Barnstable Residents: urgent, critically low affordable housing stock at risk
“PLEASE let your Town Councilors know that a ‘Zoning Task Force’ of people who oppose the expansion of housing does NOT serve your interests and that you support *any and all* new housing that would alleviate what is now a crisis that threatens the future of our town.”
2020 Issues and Actions
CCWfC statement regarding Nathan Nickerson III’s post shared on our Facebook page
The terrorist attack at our Capitol was abhorrent. That sacred building was damaged in the rampage, a police officer was killed and others injured. Members of Congress’ lives were threatened and endangered. The work of our Government was interrupted. What a horrific day.
TELL YOUR LEGISLATOR TO OVERRIDE BAKER’S VETO ON THE ROE BILL! Before we thank our legislators and celebrate 2021, we must take one more action
This isn’t the ROE Act we started with January 2019, but it’s a start, and it will protect services if/when ROE is chipped away or overturned by the current SCOTUS. Please take this action first thing Monday morning! Grab a coffee and click to send or click to call!
Take action! Tell your MoC to support the COVID relief we need
The Hero’s Act has since been sitting on Mitch McConnell’s desk, while he has the senate simply confirming federal judges and taking their vacations, ignoring the suffering of this country. People are dying in record numbers, a 9/11 every day! If we had the kind of relief the Hero’s act offered, we could “stay at home” long enough to get control of this virus.
MA is a “blue” state, yet we struggle to get our legislature to pass progressive legislation. Why?
Ever wonder why the MA Legislature has not been able to pass popular & progressive legislation despite having a Democratic supermajority in the House & Senate?
Charlie Baker is putting women’s reproductive rights in danger, please use your voice now!
Our governor is putting women’s rights at risk, despite the overwhelming support of our legislature and the will of the majority in Massachusetts. If you’ve been following the updates to our posts you know his actions have been swift, and clever. Our legislature MUST PASS ABORTION PROTECTIONS FOR WOMEN. We know that SCOTUS will either overturn Roe v. Wade, or at least chip away at it’s protections.
Charlie Baker is gutting the Police Reform Act passed by the MA House and Senate – use your voice to insist on these reform measures!
UPDATE to police MA police reform legislation: Governor Baker is taking a red pen to the police reform legislation passed passed in both the House and Senate. If we don’t contact our legislators he may be successful at dismantling the protections and reform included in the legislation. We need your voices, NOW.
Yet another UPDATE! The amendment passed! -Immediate action needed! the MA ROE Act – quick and easy and IMPORTANT.
Thanks to the tireless efforts of supporters like you, the House is expected to vote in the next few days on a version of the ROE Act during their budget debate.
MA Residents: How did your State Rep vote on the ROE Amendment?
For almost two years now, we have been supporting and asking you to help advocate for, the ROE Act. We joined a coalition of organizations state-wide and began supporting the act before it was official filed in January 2018. We all, you included, have been contacting committee leaders as it made its way through the legislative process, and our legislators when the time came.
Thank you! Now onto the Senate – URGENT! Immediate action needed re: the ROE Act – quick and easy and IMPORTANT.
Thanks to the tireless efforts of supporters like you, the House is expected to vote in the next few days on a version of the ROE Act during their budget debate.
A thank you note, to you, from us
To the wonderful women and men who support and stand with Cape Cod Women for Change, and other Indivisible groups in our network;
Abortion Access
TELL YOUR LEGISLATOR TO OVERRIDE BAKER’S VETO ON THE ROE BILL! Before we thank our legislators and celebrate 2021, we must take one more action
This isn’t the ROE Act we started with January 2019, but it’s a start, and it will protect services if/when ROE is chipped away or overturned by the current SCOTUS. Please take this action first thing Monday morning! Grab a coffee and click to send or click to call!
Charlie Baker is putting women’s reproductive rights in danger, please use your voice now!
Our governor is putting women’s rights at risk, despite the overwhelming support of our legislature and the will of the majority in Massachusetts. If you’ve been following the updates to our posts you know his actions have been swift, and clever. Our legislature MUST PASS ABORTION PROTECTIONS FOR WOMEN. We know that SCOTUS will either overturn Roe v. Wade, or at least chip away at it’s protections.
CONGRATULATIONS to two of our three endorsed candidates!
Although Josh Mason didn’t get the numbers we hoped for, the other two candidates we endorsed will be sworn in as state legislators representing us on Beacon Hill.
ENDORSEMENT: Kip Diggs for 2nd Barnstable State Representative
“Women’s health should be decided and controlled by women, not by legislation.” Kipp Diggs Our leadership team met with Kip Diggs (via Zoom) and we
ENDORSEMENT: Julian Cyr Cape and Islands State Senator
Photo: Our bus trip to the State House in January 2020, meeting with Senator Cyr “The Roe Act is about continuing to make sure that
AFTER THE VIGILS, Take Action in Honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT WOMEN’S RIGHTS The crowds have taken to the streets, the vigils are done, NOW, it’s time to take ACTION and use
WAIT! Before you vote! make Roe v. Wade and The ROE Act Election Issues
Make Roe v. Wade a local election issue! If your state is considering legislation to protect abortion-care rights, or if your state has been passing legislation designed to impede access to abortion-care, ask your state candidates what their positions are.
Vigils for Ruth Bader Ginsburg Saturday October 17
If you are not on Cape Cod, check here to find or host an event near you. Cape Cod and The Islands Women Stand Out
Facts vs. Myths in today’s abortion rhetoric
The Massachusetts ROE Act has been stalled in the Joint Judicial Committee. The MA Catholic leadership has been urging their congregations to contact legislators to voice opposition, and our legislators have been receiving those messages. We ask each of you to contact your state legislators to insist this bill be moved out of committee and onto the floor of the legislature for a vote. The current legislative session continues, and despite that it’s “election season” we must insist the ROE Act is PASSED now.
The MA Roe Act, what it is, and why it even more important now
The MA Roe Act, what it is, and why it is so important now -UPDATE-
MA Residents your action on the ROE Act is needed, NOW.
The ROE Act Countdown! WE NEED YOU TO TAKE ACTION! Everything you need is here. Please share this with anyone who might help! It’s time
REMINDER: JOIN US this evening for a discussion about the MA ROE Act and what YOU can do
REMINDER: THIS EVENING- Join members of the ROE Act Coalition and MA State Rep Sarah Peake to learn more about the ROE Act, and how to take action to engage supporters of abortion access on the Cape and beyond.
JOIN US! Feb 27 for a discussion about the MA ROE Act, and how we can help
Feb 27 – Join members of the ROE Act Coalition and MA State Rep Sarah Peake to learn more about the ROE Act, and how to take action to engage supporters of abortion access on the Cape and beyond.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! SAVE THE DATE! Join us for our 2nd meeting with the MA ROE Coalition and Rep Peake to learn about the MA ROE Act and what you can do!
Feb 27 – Join members of the ROE Act Coalition and MA State Rep Sarah Peake to learn more about the ROE Act, and how to take action to engage supporters of abortion access on the Cape and beyond.
THANK YOU! Join us Jan 13 in Falmouth: Planned Parenthood, NARAL, and Rep Fernandes will update us and tell us what we can do
Join members of the ROE Act Coalition and MA State Rep Dylan Fernandes to learn more about the ROE Act, and how to take action to engage supporters of abortion access on the Cape and beyond.
Call to Action: Ringing in the ROE Act in MA this Holiday Season!
You can take action this holiday season! While we hang wreaths and lights, light candles and wrap gifts, the MA Legislature is on a long holiday break and the ROE Act still sits in the Joint Judiciary Comm.
The MA Roe Act, what it is, and why it is so important now -UPDATE
The MA Roe Act, what it is, and why it is so important now -UPDATE-
Our bus trip to the state house was featured in a local paper! Join us, we still have a few seats available
HELP SUPPORT THE ROE ACT IN MASSACHUSETTS!
Join us on November 14 and urge your lawmakers to pass the ROE Act.
Join us for a trip to Lobby Day for the ROE Act! We still have a few seats available on the bus.
HELP SUPPORT THE ROE ACT IN MASSACHUSETTS!
Join us on November 14 and urge your lawmakers to pass the ROE Act.
UPDATE: We have booked a bus, now we need to fill it! So JOIN US November 14
HELP SUPPORT THE ROE ACT IN MASSACHUSETTS!
If we book enough seats we will secure a bus from Cape Cod and Plymouth! The bus size will be determined by the number of reservations. We have one day to book enough seats to secure the bus.
Coronavirus News and Information
We’ve created a page to help you find information about Covid-19, Coronavirus
We have created a page with information and resources about the COVID-19 pandemic that is updated regularly. The page includes national, states, and local information (how to find yours and Cape Cod specific).
BLM Protests
Time Sensitive Action Alert! MA residents, please support these bills to protect the rights of people of color
Cape Cod Women for Change has been asked by the MA ACLU to sign on as supporters of these two bills, and we need you to use your voices! Time is running out as the legislative session is winding down.
Calls to Action, Use Your Voice!
Facts vs. Myths in today’s abortion rhetoric
The Massachusetts ROE Act has been stalled in the Joint Judicial Committee. The MA Catholic leadership has been urging their congregations to contact legislators to voice opposition, and our legislators have been receiving those messages. We ask each of you to contact your state legislators to insist this bill be moved out of committee and onto the floor of the legislature for a vote. The current legislative session continues, and despite that it’s “election season” we must insist the ROE Act is PASSED now.
The MA Roe Act, what it is, and why it even more important now
The MA Roe Act, what it is, and why it is so important now -UPDATE-
CORONAVIRUS: There are actions you can take for workers, families, elections, voting rights and more!
Every voice matters, every voice makes a difference! Actions you can take from the National Indivisible Group, including 5 actions you can take now, without leaving your home
CORONAVIRUS RELIEF BILL PASSES, HOW WILL IT IMPACT YOU? HERE ARE THE DETAILS (updated)
(Please see our page full of helpful links to information, ways you can help, ways you can find help and more – from international to
REMINDER: JOIN US this evening for a discussion about the MA ROE Act and what YOU can do
REMINDER: THIS EVENING- Join members of the ROE Act Coalition and MA State Rep Sarah Peake to learn more about the ROE Act, and how to take action to engage supporters of abortion access on the Cape and beyond.
JOIN US! Feb 27 for a discussion about the MA ROE Act, and how we can help
Feb 27 – Join members of the ROE Act Coalition and MA State Rep Sarah Peake to learn more about the ROE Act, and how to take action to engage supporters of abortion access on the Cape and beyond.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! SAVE THE DATE! Join us for our 2nd meeting with the MA ROE Coalition and Rep Peake to learn about the MA ROE Act and what you can do!
Feb 27 – Join members of the ROE Act Coalition and MA State Rep Sarah Peake to learn more about the ROE Act, and how to take action to engage supporters of abortion access on the Cape and beyond.
2020 Women’s March – Where?
We’ve had several requests for information about this year’s Women’s March. With changes in organization, this may be a reorganizing year for some, but there
THANK YOU! Join us Jan 13 in Falmouth: Planned Parenthood, NARAL, and Rep Fernandes will update us and tell us what we can do
Join members of the ROE Act Coalition and MA State Rep Dylan Fernandes to learn more about the ROE Act, and how to take action to engage supporters of abortion access on the Cape and beyond.
Call to Action! IMPEACHMENT, What you can do now
Join us in Hyannis the day before the House takes it’s vote on the impeachment of Donald J Trump. We will join a national movement to rally for impeachment, because nobody is above the law!
Why the issue of vaccinations hits us close to home – his name is Ollie
This story was originally posted March 4, 2019, but because this subject keeps coming up, we are reposting it. We want friends and followers to
UPDATE: HYANNIS LOCATION CHANGE – Impeachment rally Tuesday Dec 17 – join the national movement in your own community!
Please share this post, encourage friends and family to join a rally, help us fill locations! TUESDAY DECEMBER 17! The date has been set! Times
Call to Action: Ringing in the ROE Act in MA this Holiday Season!
You can take action this holiday season! While we hang wreaths and lights, light candles and wrap gifts, the MA Legislature is on a long holiday break and the ROE Act still sits in the Joint Judiciary Comm.
The MA Roe Act, what it is, and why it is so important now -UPDATE
The MA Roe Act, what it is, and why it is so important now -UPDATE-
Read it the ‘quick’ way, or read the full historic report: THE TRUMP-UKRAINE IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY REPORT
Tuesday night, December 3, Rachel Maddow gave us a lesson on how to read this report if you don’t have time to read the full
On this Giving Tuesday and in this giving season, consider a donation to help us continue our mission.
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and the widely
Does your State Rep support the Roe Act?
Did you get a postcard like this? Did you contact your state Rep? Please let us know how your rep responded:
Now is the perfect time to review our ‘Declaration of Independence’ and the ‘Declaration of the Rights of Women’
On July 4, 1876, 100 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, members of the National Woman Suffrage Association crashed the Centennial Celebration at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to present the “Declaration of the Rights of Women.”
MID-TERM ELECTION 2018
Why We Will Win.
There is only one thing I can thank Donald Trump for. Without him, I would not have met hundreds of amazing people from across Cape Cod, from across MA, and indeed, from all across the country. All of them with a single-minded, laser focus on one thing: stopping this nightmare. The nightmare didn’t begin in 2016 and it will not end in 2018 or 2020. We aren’t naïve; we know this.
2018: Does your state legislator support or oppose legislation that benefits women? These are Cape & Islands Senators’ and House Reps’ grades and endorsements regarding women’s issues
These ratings are from organizations that advocate for, or against, legislation for women. Grades are based on sponsorship of legislation and voting records. In the
These are the MA legislators who signed a letter opposing AGs decision to enforce laws banning assault weapons
IS YOUR STATE REP OR SENATOR ON THIS LIST? The list is at the bottom of this page. This post explains the letter. This is
Know before you vote, how does your State Rep and State Senator rate on guns?
This post is a copy of our page: Cape Cod’s State Senator and State Rep’s NRA and gun groups grades and endorsements 2018: At this
ELECTION: Know your elected officials’ records and endorsements
Updated information, including printable graphics about the three State Rep races on Cape Cod. This information is taken from a page with the same name
Questions 1 and 2, a no-brainer and a bit of controversy
We are reposting this for your last minute election consideration. (updated) There are three questions on the ballot this year. We urge everyone to vote
Please vote YES on Question 3, Protect Transgender Rights.
A YES vote on question #3 in MA will maintain the rights of transgender that were established by law in 2016.
Did you know 2 Cape and 4 Plymouth district state reps are trying to put guns in schools?
This post was originally published last June, but has become more relevant again and appears to be circulating again. We’ve learned that this bill is
2018 Mid-term Election Candidates
Did you know 2 Cape and 4 Plymouth district state reps are trying to put guns in schools?
This post was originally published last June, but has become more relevant again and appears to be circulating again. We’ve learned that this bill is
Cape Cod Women for Change 