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Is Connecticut a ‘safe haven’ for transgender youth? For some, not safe enough

Rhode Island Current

May 710 min read

Is Connecticut a ‘safe haven’ for transgender youth? For some, not safe enough

Connecticut lawmakers and advocates are pushing for legislation offering protections for trans and LGBTQ+ students.

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Westerly plan to rewrite Transgender, Gender Diverse, and Transitioning Student Policy crashing into reality

Steve Ahlquist

May 321 min read

Westerly plan to rewrite Transgender, Gender Diverse, and Transitioning Student Policy crashing into reality

Steve Ahlquist reports on the Westerly School Committee's attempts to replace the RIDE-recommended transgender student policy.

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Counter-protest against anti-trans hate group at RI Statehouse on Saturday

Zane Wolfang

Apr 102 min read

Counter-protest against anti-trans hate group at RI Statehouse on Saturday

Counter-protest against an anti-trans rally at the RI statehouse non Saturday April 13.

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Steve Ahlquist's excellent coverage of transgender student policies in Barrington, Foster-Glocester, North Kingstown and Westerly

Zane Wolfang

Mar 2212 min read

Steve Ahlquist's excellent coverage of transgender student policies in Barrington, Foster-Glocester, North Kingstown and Westerly

Over the course of the past three months, independent journalist Steve Ahlquist has been one of the only people in Rhode Island to offer...

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Providence City Council's new chief of staff is the highest ranking transgender official in Rhode Island history

Zane Wolfang

Mar 173 min read

Providence City Council's new chief of staff is the highest ranking transgender official in Rhode Island history

Nearly 70 people gathered at Providence City Hall to meet and celebrate June Rose, the newly appointed chief of staff of the Providence...

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John Duff Reveals Reason Behind Latest Song’s Delightful Lack Of Wardrobe

Kwana Adams

Nov 21, 20236 min read

John Duff Reveals Reason Behind Latest Song’s Delightful Lack Of Wardrobe

When wardrobe doesn’t show up, John Duff goes buff in his latest music video Somebody’s Daughter. Sometimes good things can come out of...

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From The Editor: Providence, Thanks For The Memories

Alex Morash

Oct 6, 20233 min read

From The Editor: Providence, Thanks For The Memories

After two wonderful years, the editor-in-chief of Options Magazine sadly must say goodbye as life takes him outside of New England. Dear...

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The Stars Are Out For National Coming Out Day

Mark Dawson

Sep 26, 20233 min read

The Stars Are Out For National Coming Out Day

2023 has been an undeniably transformative year in Hollywood, with celebrities breaking barriers, challenging stereotypes, and paving the...

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Announcing The Finalists For The 2023 Options Awards

Alex Morash

Aug 14, 20233 min read

Announcing The Finalists For The 2023 Options Awards

Options Magazine has announced the finalists for the second annual Options Awards, voting is now under way until September 16. The second...

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Queering History: Creating Archives, Community, and Openness

Kwana Adams

Jul 10, 20236 min read

Queering History: Creating Archives, Community, and Openness

When we go through the timeline of Queer history in Rhode Island, we can’t help but notice the lack of evidence for many events. Queer...

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Nominations Are Open For The 2023 Options Awards!

Alex Morash

Jul 3, 20233 min read

Nominations Are Open For The 2023 Options Awards!

Nominate People And Places Today! Options Magazine presents the second annual Options Awards –– honoring Rhode Island’s LGBTQ...

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Cicilline Reflects On Progress Made And Importance Of LGBTQ Representation

Ryan Vigneau

Jul 3, 20236 min read

Cicilline Reflects On Progress Made And Importance Of LGBTQ Representation

Congressman David Cicilline announced he was stepping down from the United States House of Representatives to lead the Rhode Island...

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Coffee Company Spam Texts “Pride Month Is For Predators”

Alex Morash

Jun 10, 20233 min read

Coffee Company Spam Texts “Pride Month Is For Predators”

An ever-increasing number of businesses are showing their true colors this Pride month. Rhode Islanders sent Options screenshots of text...

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Options Starts The Spring With New Board Chair, Ryan Vigneau

Alex Morash

Apr 19, 20233 min read

Options Starts The Spring With New Board Chair, Ryan Vigneau

Options Magazine board member and RI Queer PAC leader, Ryan Vigneau, takes the reigns of Options’ board of directors. Mike Marrapodi...

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UpRise: Rep. Quattrocchi Asks Out Legislator If She’s a Pedophile

Steve Ahlquist

Mar 27, 20234 min read

UpRise: Rep. Quattrocchi Asks Out Legislator If She’s a Pedophile

After State Representative Rebecca Kislak (Democrat, District 4, Providence) introduced the Equity Impact Statement Act on Friday in the...

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Kyle Motsinger Sings For A Future Where We Leave The “Bad Years” Behind

Kwana Adams

Mar 13, 20234 min read

Kyle Motsinger Sings For A Future Where We Leave The “Bad Years” Behind

Singer/songwriter Kyle Motsinger discussed with Options his latest single, Bad Years, and how he dreams of a future that leaves those...

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Bricks With Homophobic Anti-Leftist Messages Shatter Red Ink’s Windows

Alex Morash

Mar 6, 20235 min read

Bricks With Homophobic Anti-Leftist Messages Shatter Red Ink’s Windows

A year after neo-Nazis stormed Red Ink trying to stop an annual celebration of The Communist Manifesto, bricks were thrown through and...

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Socialists, Antifa, and a Leftist Militia Defend Drag Story Time In Fall River

Alex Morash

Jan 23, 20236 min read

Socialists, Antifa, and a Leftist Militia Defend Drag Story Time In Fall River

Options Magazine visited a defensive action to protect children and Queer people from extremists attempting to disrupt Drag Story Time at...

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Jen Stevens

Jan 20, 20231 min read

Rest in Peace, TC Rogers

We are deeply saddened to share the news that our dear friend, TC Rogers, passed away on January 13, way too soon. Rogers gave so much to...

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Providence VIbes

Jan 14, 20231 min read

Providence Vibes: The New Year's Edition

Providence Vibes, an Options podcast is out with episode five, The New Year's Edition. In the fifth episode of Providence Vibes: The New...

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