“Gays for Trump” Riot As Trump’s Policies Harm LGBTQ Community
Among MAGA signs, anti-semitic slogans, and alt-right emblems and memorabilia, were rainbow flags and signs that read “Gays for for Trump."
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Victoria McGurn
Feb 1, 20211 min read
Biden Administration Bolsters LGBTQ Community
Biden plans to enact the Equality Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
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Myra Shays
Feb 1, 20211 min read
Providence Only City in RI to Receive Perfect Score on LGBTQIA+ Equality Survey
Providence has earned this grade every year since 2014 and remains the only eligible city in Rhode Island to receive such high marks.
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Kate Wells
Feb 1, 20211 min read
Community Archives Coming to Providence Public Library
This project aims to provide a dynamic space to learn about, reflect on, and engage in the histories of RI's LGBTQ+ communities.
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Jen Stevens
Feb 1, 20211 min read
Pride Update
Since Options reported on the turmoil within RI Pride more Pride Board members resigned.
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Jen Stevens
Feb 1, 20211 min read
Councilman Resigns Leadership Position After Disparaging Trans Activist
Michael Correia resigned after had made dehumanizing and transphobic remarks about Justice Gaines.
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Myra Shays
Feb 1, 20211 min read
Passages: Donald Boss
A creative and energetic activist in the LGBT community died on December 22.
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Jen Stevens
Dec 17, 20201 min read
RI Parentage Act Explained in GLAD Video
According to GLAD,“The Rhode Island Uniform Parentage Act updates state law to clarify who can be a parent and how to establish parentage.
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Steve Ahlquist
Jul 22, 20202 min read
Uniform Parentage Act Signed Into Law
Governor Gina Raimondo signed the Rhode Island Uniform Parentage Act which fills critical gaps in the state’s parentage law, esp. for LGBTQ+
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Myra Shays
Mar 1, 20201 min read
Coalition Formed to Reform RI Parentage Laws
The state currently has no statutes clarifying parentage for children born through assisted reproduction or through surrogacy.
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Myra Shays
Mar 1, 20201 min read
Largest LGBTQ-Friendly Housing Site Opens
The nation's largest LGBTQ-friendly senior housing complex opened in December on publicly owned land in Brooklyn.
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Myra Shays
Mar 1, 20201 min read
Reporter Fired for Pushing HIV Fears
His story implied that an HIV-positive man who allegedly spit on a Port Authority police officer was somehow putting the officer at risk.
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Myra Shays
Mar 1, 20201 min read
Home Needle Delivery Offered by ACOS
To help prevent the spread of HIV and Hepatitis C among injection drug users, confidential home needle delivery is now offered by the RI...
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Myra Shays
Mar 1, 20201 min read
Buttigieg Campaign Moved Fundraiser Due to "Dancer Pole"
Manager Buck Asprinio refused, saying, "It's been here since we opened and it's not going anywhere…. It's part of who we are."
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Myra Shays
Jan 1, 20201 min read
Mental Health Support Groups Meet in PVD
The National Alliance on Mental Illness has formed "Connections," a support group open to LGBTQ people with any kind of mental health issue
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Myra Shays
Jan 1, 20201 min read
RIDOH Celebrates First Anniversary of RIghtTime Sexual Health App
RI's Sexual Health App is believed to be the first app of its kind from a state health department.
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Myra Shays
Jan 1, 20201 min read
Workers Leave National Transgender Organization
In early November, the National Center for Transgender Equality lost about two-thirds of its staff in just a few weeks.
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Myra Shays
Jan 1, 20201 min read
Faith-based Adoption Groups Exclude LGBTQ Parents
The Trump administration has demonstrated they prioritize the work of anti-LGBT activists over the safety and well-being of our children
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Myra Shays
Jan 1, 20201 min read
RI Foundation Awards Grants to LGBTQ Groups
The RI Foundation’s Equity Action Fund announced grants totaling $53K in October to organizations serving the LGBTQ community.
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Myra Shays
Jan 1, 20201 min read
New England Patriots Sponsor PVD Gay Flag Football League
The New England Patriots announced in late September that they are sponsoring the Providence Gay Flag Football League (PVDGFFL)
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