“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 are excited to endorse Kip Diggs for State Representative for 2nd Barnstable District. Kip will be an ally for women and families, and understands and supports the issues important to us. On The Roe Act
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In the 1st Barnstable District, we have the opportunity to elect a candidate who fully supports women’s rights and the legislation we have been advocating for during this legislative session. Josh Mason is fully committed to supporting women’s reproductive rights and the legislation we have been advocating on Beacon Hill. Cape Cod Women for Change endorses his candidacy. “Our community
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Did you get a postcard like this? Did you contact your state Rep? Please let us know how your rep responded:
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Join us Monday, June 17 for the MA ROE Act hearing. The opposition will be there in force, we need to show up.
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The state senate has already passed this bill, it needs to pass the house. Let’s make sure our youth have the knowledge they need to make the right decisions.
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The state senate has already passed this bill, it needs to pass the house. Let’s make sure our youth have the knowledge they need to make the right decisions.
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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 coming weeks we will be sharing more about our legislators’ support or opposition important to women. Planned Parenthood has not updated their ratings for 2018, but they have listed their endorsements, noted below. MA Citizens
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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 point none of our State Reps and Senators have applied for endorsement with the MA affiliate of the NRA, GOAL. Perhaps as the local and national conversation has turned towards more sensible gun control. But,
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Please share this. It’s an important issue that isn’t getting a lot of attention. We need a housing court on Cape Cod! (You can send emails or make calls, or BOTH. ) Cape and Islands State Representative info, all others click here to Find Your State Rep. Background (one of the the original posts about this issue): Call to Action! Ask
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(more calls to action that need your support here: CALLS TO ACTION: What you can do NOW!) UPDATE: The House of Represenatives passed this bill, now it’s up to the senate! Please send a message or call your State Senator, contact info below. UPDATE: The Massachusetts Police Chief Association has ENDORSED THIS BILL! But that does NOT MEAN YOUR STATE
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SIGN THE PETITION HERE – it’s easy, just fill in your info on the right. You can choose to be kept off of any lists. Please sign and share this petition, let’s tell the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates, give us a recall provision! There is none in the county charter as it is now, but the assembly is currently
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The state senate has already passed this bill, it needs to pass the house. Let’s make sure our youth have the knowledge they need to make the right decisions.
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Did you attend a #MarchforOurLives event? We invite you to share your experiences and feedback in comments here, by messenger on our Facebook page, or email and we will share them here on our website. Photo Albums (will be updated if new photos are shared): Hyannis — Falmouth — Photos from around the country/world SO, NOW THAT YOU’VE
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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 the type of bill the NRA wants filed, it is seen as a wedge, to work legislative language that favors more permissive gun laws into our legislation, bit by bit. The fact that these state
Read moreUPDATE: THIS BILL HAS PASSED THE SENATE BUT STILL WE NEED THE HOUSE TO Please send an email or make a phone call to your State House Representative and ask them to support this bill. Cape and Islands legislators contact here. If you don’t know who your state rep is check here. Find your legislator’s contact information here. Please leave
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