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Nov 83 min read

RI Democratic LGBTQ Caucus statement on 2024 election

Statement from the chair and vice chair of the Rhode Island Democratic Party LGBTQ Caucus regarding the results of Tuesday's presidential el

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RI Authors Against Book Bans candidate scorecards

Zane Wolfang

Nov 44 min read

RI Authors Against Book Bans candidate scorecards

The Rhode Island chapter of Authors Against Book Bans (RI AABB) released scorecards for school committee candidates around the state.

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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 71 min read

LGBTQ+ History Month: Daily Icons

Lgbthistorymonth.com is publishing its Daily Icons series of short videos every day for the entire month of October. The new daily...

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2024 Activism Edition: LGTBQ+ Leaders' Crucial Role in Democracy

Matt McDermott

Aug 35 min read

2024 Activism Edition: LGTBQ+ Leaders' Crucial Role in Democracy

In 2022, a record-breaking 1,065 out LGBTQ+ individuals ran for office across the United States, with more than 430 achieving victory.

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Read Options Magazine's 2024 Activism Edition online!

Zane Wolfang

Aug 31 min read

Read Options Magazine's 2024 Activism Edition online!

Options 2024 Activism Edition features exclusive content by local writers, available online for the first time!

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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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Chattering Classes: Activism Is The Best Remedy To Authoritarianism

Alex Morash

Jun 126 min read

Chattering Classes: Activism Is The Best Remedy To Authoritarianism

For the Options Magazine Activism edition, former editor-in-chief Alex Morash penned a special Chattering Classes column sharing his...

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Woonsocket Pride Festival Announces 2024 Entertainment Line-Up

Zane Wolfang

Jun 71 min read

Woonsocket Pride Festival Announces 2024 Entertainment Line-Up

Woonsocket Pride Festival Announces 2024 Entertainment Line-Up for Sunday, June 9, 2024.

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Celebrate Pride Month at Providence City Hall!

Zane Wolfang

Jun 71 min read

Celebrate Pride Month at Providence City Hall!

Make your way over to Providence City Hall this Friday, June 7 for two exciting events celebrating Pride Month 2024!

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Circle of Pride Recognizes LGBTQ Elders Day

Hugh Minor

May 222 min read

Circle of Pride Recognizes LGBTQ Elders Day

Circle of Pride Recognizes LGBTQ Elders Day every year on May 16.

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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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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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Essays on queerness, Islam, and Arab identity

Zane Wolfang

May 15 min read

Essays on queerness, Islam, and Arab identity

Read one essay about a trans Palestinian-American chef, and another about queer Muslim Americans as they navigate anti-LGBTQ+ culture wars.

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Get paid to volunteer at West Warwick Pride

Zane Wolfang

May 11 min read

Get paid to volunteer at West Warwick Pride

West Warwick Pride is offering paid volunteer opportunities in 2024.

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Stonewall archive highlights first national lesbian magazine in the U.S.

Zane Wolfang

Apr 171 min read

Stonewall archive highlights first national lesbian magazine in the U.S.

Stonewall National Museum and Archive highlights The Ladder, the oldest nationally distributed lesbian magazine in the US.

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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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