LGBTQ

Oped: Visibility isn’t enough to liberate trans communities

General Assembly bill to end discriminatory process of solemnizing marriages is a moment for Pride
June 25, 2021

General Assembly bill to end discriminatory process of solemnizing marriages is a moment for Pride

Not only should the Governor sign the bill, he should do so as a celebration of Pride....
Testimony from House Judiciary Committee hearing on Rhode Island Uniform Parentage Act
March 2, 2020

Testimony from House Judiciary Committee hearing on Rhode Island Uniform Parentage Act

For context, see: Parents and advocates call for urgently needed comprehensive parentage reform UpriseRI is entirely supported...
RI Senate still allowing legislators to treat some marriages differently than others
March 2, 2020

RI Senate still allowing legislators to treat some marriages differently than others

“It’s much better if we keep them all on the same calendar, unsegregated, treat them all the...
The battle for Marriage Equality in Rhode Island continues
March 2, 2020

The battle for Marriage Equality in Rhode Island continues

“State sanctioned discrimination must always be challenged,” said Wendy Becker, speaking in favor of the bill. “Bundling...
All marriages are equal, but some marriages are more equal than others…
March 2, 2020

All marriages are equal, but some marriages are more equal than others…

“From what I can tell, our Solemnization of Marriage Bill presented before the committee yesterday was no...
Rhode Islanders for Parentage Equality cheers unanimous Senate passage of Rhode Island Parentage Act
March 2, 2020

Rhode Islanders for Parentage Equality cheers unanimous Senate passage of Rhode Island Parentage Act

“We are grateful to the Senate for working to ensure we have model legislation in Rhode Island...
RI Parentage Act expected to pass the Senate today, still stalled in the House
March 2, 2020

RI Parentage Act expected to pass the Senate today, still stalled in the House

“I am here today to support the Parentage Act,” said six-year old South Kingstown resident Dayja Holland....
In the eyes of certain State Senators, some marriages are less worthy
March 2, 2020

In the eyes of certain State Senators, some marriages are less worthy

“Senator Lombardi is not abstaining on a vote in his capacity as a private citizen. He is...
Rhode Islanders for Parentage Equality calls for fixing state’s outdated Parentage Law so children aren’t left vulnerable
March 2, 2020

Rhode Islanders for Parentage Equality calls for fixing state’s outdated Parentage Law so children aren’t left vulnerable

Parents and advocates launch new coalition to pass comprehensive parentage reform, saying families can’t keep waiting for...
TGI Network responds to Governor Raimondo’s non-binary marker announcement
March 2, 2020

TGI Network responds to Governor Raimondo’s non-binary marker announcement

The TGI Network of Rhode Island is the only statewide organization providing support and advocacy for the...
Governor Gina Raimondo commits to including a non-binary marker on drivers licenses and birth certificates within the next year
March 2, 2020

Governor Gina Raimondo commits to including a non-binary marker on drivers licenses and birth certificates within the next year

Governor Gina Raimondo just announced that birth certificates and licenses will soon have a non-binary option, as...
ACLU commends local officials for urging United States Supreme Court not to roll back LGBTQ rights
March 2, 2020

ACLU commends local officials for urging United States Supreme Court not to roll back LGBTQ rights

The ACLU of Rhode Island today commended six current and former elected state officials who have signed...
Photos from 2019 RI Pride
March 2, 2020

Photos from 2019 RI Pride

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Providence’s First Annual People of Color Dyke and Trans March
March 2, 2020

Providence’s First Annual People of Color Dyke and Trans March

Every year, around the country, Dyke and Trans Marches are held “to give voice to communities either...
Reverend Dr Gwendolyn Howard: “Real life examples” of what happens when transgender people have equal rights
March 2, 2020

Reverend Dr Gwendolyn Howard: “Real life examples” of what happens when transgender people have equal rights

On June 10th, the Providence Journal posted an Op-ed by David Carlin. In it, the author makes...
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