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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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Rhode Island Catholic Conference & Bishop Tobin: Marriage Equality

The Rhode Island Catholic Conference released the following statement relative to the General Assembly’s decision to consider marriage equality as the state continues to suffer from high unemployment and increased…

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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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Pope Says Gay Marriage Poses A Threat To ‘Justice And Peace’ In World Day Of Peace 2013 Address

Pope Benedict XVI said this week that gay marriage poses a threat to “justice and peace.” The 85-year-old religious leader went on to suggest that same-sex marriage is “unnatural.” According to the…

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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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GOP 2012 Platform on Marriage Equality

On page 31 of the 54 page 2012 Republican Platform a section titled “Renewing American Values to Build Healthy Families, Great Schools and Safe Neighborhoods” begins.  The first topic in…