Tag Archives: Rhode Island

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NBC 10’s Mario Hilario Chairs HIV/AIDS Fundraiser April 25

Longtime NBC 10 news anchor and reporter Mario Hilario is chairing this year’s Dining Out for Life ® event benefiting AIDS Project RI on Thursday, April 25 at participating restaurants…

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Don’t Forget to Say “Thanks” To the 51 Representatives Who Support Marriage Equality

Earlier today 51 members of the Rhode Island House of Representatives voted in favor of House Bill 5015 Sub A-an act granting same sex couples the rights to marry.  This…

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51 Yeas–19 Nays for Marriage Equality-Who Voted What Way:

Today’s vote by the Rhode Island House of Representatives in support of Marriage Equality was historic.  51 representatives voted in favor of the legislation with19 against it’s passage.  Representatives Walsh, Kennedy, Fellela,…

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Marriage Equality Bills Introduced in General Assembly

On their third day of session in 2013 lawmakers in both the House and Senate introduced bills that would grant same-sex couples with marriage equality.. The identical bills were sponsored…

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Paiva Weed Commits to a Senate Vote on Marriage Equality

The state Senate president said Monday she anticipates a committee vote on same-sex marriage in the coming legislative session, despite her opposition to it, if the House of Representatives endorses it. Senate…

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Bless You-The New Bishop Welcomes New Episcopal Liturgy

The Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island welcomes its new Bishop.  He, in turn, welcomes the new Episcopal liturgy for life-long same-sex covenants. By: Jim Seavor We have gathered here today…

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Mirabar New Location – 15 Elbow Street

After closing its doors on Richmond Street, one of Rhode Island’s hottest gay bars will re-open tomorrow at its new location 15 Elbow Street.  Stay tuned and check back here…

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Spirit Day Tomorrow!

Wear purple on October 19 for Spirit Day to support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth and to speak out against bullying. For more information, see http://glaad.org/spiritday and…

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LGBT History Month-October 7th

Paul Cadmus-an Artist b. December 17, 1904 d. December 12, 1999 “It wasn’t much of a problem being gay, but one was secretive. You could get into trouble.” Paul Cadmus…

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LGBT History Month 2012

LGBT History Month celebrates the achievements of 31 lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender Icons. Each day in October, a new LGBT Icon is featured with a video, bio, bibliography, downloadable…