About Us
Progressive Women of Greater Hartford is a grassroots activist women's group in the Greater Hartford, CT area.
We meet regularly to have conversations about progressive values and issues. We support and encourage each other as we discuss what is important to us---including values such as justice, respect, kindness, gratitude, and patriotism.
We also take action and make our voices heard, either by working together or by joining other established groups. Important issues for us to work on are saving democracy and voting rights, reproductive rights, and addressing climate change. We work to elect legislators who share our progressive values.
The work we do is informed by our acknowledgment of structural racism. As we advocate for changes, we consider the impact those changes may have on marginal groups. We also explore how racism is embedded in our systems, how it impacts our lives, and how we can advocate for change. We try to work as allies for people of color in issues like affordable housing, criminal justice reform, and health care.
We welcome marginalized genders, including women, trans women, women-identifying individuals, and non-binary and gender non-conforming people who are comfortable in a space that centers around the experiences of women.
Read more of what we are doing on our Blog!
OUR PRIORITIES
REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS
Women have the right to make their own healthcare decisions.
VOTING RIGHTS
Everyone is entitled to safe, accessible, and fair elections.
CLIMATE
Climate change is an existential threat.
We strive to bring about a world of equity, inclusion, and prosperity for everyone.
We seek a fundamental reform of ingrained systems in our society that create injustice.
We believe Love Makes a Family and support the LGBTQ+ community.
While reproductive rights, voting rights, and climate issues are our priorities right now, we also advocate for affordable and safe housing for all,
healthcare as a human right, and sensible gun safety legislation.
We believe that connecting women empowers us.
Come Engage and Be Inspired!
