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Nov 19 min read

Right-wing zealots are lying to you about trans rights in RI

Moms For Liberty court injunctions have no impact on the rights and protections afforded to Rhode Island's LGBTQ+ students.

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LGBTQ+ Rhode Islanders write thousands of letters to voters

Martha Young

Oct 313 min read

LGBTQ+ Rhode Islanders write thousands of letters to voters

The RI Chapter of Old Lesbians Organizing for Change also sponsored a voter registration and information table at The Providence Flea.

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The Bodily Freedom Forever Index for RI voters

Zane Wolfang

Oct 212 min read

The Bodily Freedom Forever Index for RI voters

The Index is the first effort in RI to ascertain where candidates for office stand on rights to bodily autonomy, including LGBTQ+ rights.

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Westerly School Committee election matters for LGBTQ+ youth

Steve Ahlquist

Oct 2129 min read

Westerly School Committee election matters for LGBTQ+ youth

When asked if they endorsed Moms for Liberty's policies, two Republican candidates declined to answer, and one gave a partial "yes."

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Zane Wolfang

Oct 165 min read

2024 Voter Guide

There will be five state-level ballot questions: four bonds and a referendum on whether or not to hold a state constitutional convention.

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Zane Wolfang

Oct 151 min read

Options Awards tonight at Mirabar

Join co-hosts Claire Annette and KVNG NEPTUNE for a night of awards, music, and refreshments at the 3rd annual Options Awards ceremony.

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Youth Pride, Inc. staff vote to ratify first union contract

Steve Ahlquist

Oct 93 min read

Youth Pride, Inc. staff vote to ratify first union contract

Frontline staff at Youth Pride, Inc. voted overwhelmingly to ratify their first union contract with SEIU 1199 New England.

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Grant Funding for Domestic Violence Prevention in RI

Zane Wolfang

Oct 92 min read

Grant Funding for Domestic Violence Prevention in RI

Priority given to proposals engaging and affirming youth of color, LGBTQ+, Two-Spirit, gender-nonconforming youth, and disabled youth.

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Zane Wolfang

Oct 42 min read

RI Rally for Palestine Saturday, Oct. 5

A rally, march, and vigil will be held on October 5th at the RI Statehouse, alongside worldwide demonstrations.

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Thundermist Health Center lays off 124 employees

Zane Wolfang

Sep 172 min read

Thundermist Health Center lays off 124 employees

The community health center, which serves over 60,000 Rhode Islanders, is facing a financial crisis.

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Follow Team LGBTQ at the Paris 2024 Olympics

Zane Wolfang

Jul 264 min read

Follow Team LGBTQ at the Paris 2024 Olympics

This year’s games will feature at least 175 LGBTQ athletes, marking the second consecutive summer games with triple-digit representation.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Providence DTPOC Pride March

Zane Wolfang

Jun 191 min read

PHOTO GALLERY: Providence DTPOC Pride March

The original organizers started it basically to really uplift space for women of color, trans folks of color, nonbinary folks of color...

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Zane Wolfang

Jun 172 min read

One Fair Wage: the LGBTQ+ worker crisis

Surveys of LGBTQ restaurant workers reveal that the subminimum wage plays a central role in exposing them to rampant workplace homophobia.

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Providence's fifth annual Dyke Trans People of Color (DTPOC) March

Steve Ahlquist

Jun 173 min read

Providence's fifth annual Dyke Trans People of Color (DTPOC) March

The three original organizers of the first Providence DTPOC marches were on hand to pass the mantle on to SISTA fire.

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In year four, Woonsocket Pride comes into its own

Steve Ahlquist

Jun 146 min read

In year four, Woonsocket Pride comes into its own

Until this year, the annual Pride celebration in Woonsocket has been a battle. But now everything has changed for the better.

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Providence's 5th annual Dyke & Trans People of Color March on Friday, June 14

Zane Wolfang

Jun 141 min read

Providence's 5th annual Dyke & Trans People of Color March on Friday, June 14

Providence’s fifth annual Dyke & Trans People of Color (DTPOC) March is tonight, Friday, June 14, starting at 5:30 p.m. at Dexter Park.

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LGBTQ+ advocates praise RI passage of “Health Care Provider Shield Act”

Zane Wolfang

Jun 143 min read

LGBTQ+ advocates praise RI passage of “Health Care Provider Shield Act”

Health Care Provider Shield Act will protect Rhode Island health care providers from restrictive laws in other states.

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Middletown commended by RIDE and Amnesty International for excellent transgender student policy

Steve Ahlquist

May 223 min read

Middletown commended by RIDE and Amnesty International for excellent transgender student policy

Middletown commended by RIDE and Amnesty International for excellent Gender Non-Conforming Student Policy.

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New Title IX regulations slow Foster School Committee's quest to alter transgender student policy

Steve Ahlquist

May 99 min read

New Title IX regulations slow Foster School Committee's quest to alter transgender student policy

The importance of the next presidential election as it relates to trans rights was made clear at a recent Foster School Committee meeting.

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Advocates, Providers Praise Senate Passage of Bill to Safeguard LGBTQ+ Rhode Islanders' access to essential care

Zane Wolfang

May 73 min read

Advocates, Providers Praise Senate Passage of Bill to Safeguard LGBTQ+ Rhode Islanders' access to essential care

Rhode Island's Health Care Provider Shield Act would limit risk of hostile out-of-state laws related to abortion, transgender health care

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