Transgender Day of Remembrance service at Beneficent Church
March 2, 2020

Transgender Day of Remembrance service at Beneficent Church

“This is not the first time we have gathered for a service like this, said Reverend Gwendolyn...

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza proclaims November 20 Transgender Day of Remembrance
March 2, 2020

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza proclaims November 20 Transgender Day of Remembrance

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joined members of the Providence Human Relations Commission (PHRC), TGI Network President Ethan...

We will not be erased: A rally for Transgender Rights
March 2, 2020

We will not be erased: A rally for Transgender Rights

Hundreds of people gathered on the south lawn of the Rhode Island State House in defiance of...

Dan McKee overstates his support for marriage equality in campaign ad, say advocates
March 2, 2020

Dan McKee overstates his support for marriage equality in campaign ad, say advocates

In response to an ad released by incumbent Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor Daniel McKee claiming early leadership...

Trans woman discriminated against in softball tournament
March 2, 2020

Trans woman discriminated against in softball tournament

Trigger warning: Transphobic content “Clearly he was making a point,” said Emily Clark. “He’s not the first...

Transgender advocates protest ‘transphobic lecture’ at St Pius V Church in Providence
March 2, 2020

Transgender advocates protest ‘transphobic lecture’ at St Pius V Church in Providence

Michelle Cretella, a member of the American College of Pediatrics (ACPed), gave a lecture Thursday evening at...

Activist Samson Hampton awarded at first Empowerment Breakfast for Transgender Day of Visibility
March 2, 2020

Activist Samson Hampton awarded at first Empowerment Breakfast for Transgender Day of Visibility

Samson Hampton was awarded the 2018 Empowerment Award from the TGI Network, for his direct action efforts...

Transgender advocates seek respect in death
March 2, 2020

Transgender advocates seek respect in death

Rhode Island has always been a leader in respecting the rights of transgender people while they are...

RIDE weighs emotional testimony on transgender and gender nonconforming student policy proposal
March 2, 2020

RIDE weighs emotional testimony on transgender and gender nonconforming student policy proposal

Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Commissioner Doctor Ken Wagner heard emotional and moving testimony in favor...

Separate and Unequal: How certain State Senators continue to pass judgement on same sex marriages
March 2, 2020

Separate and Unequal: How certain State Senators continue to pass judgement on same sex marriages

This legislative session’s first Senate Judiciary Committee hearing opened with Senator Donna Nesselbush (Democrat, District 15, Pawtucket)...

An open letter to Representative Justin Price: Educate yourself
March 2, 2020

An open letter to Representative Justin Price: Educate yourself

To: Representative Justin Price (Republican, District 39, Richmond, Exeter, Hopkinton) At Tuesday night’s hearing of House Bill...

TGI Network refutes Catholic Bishops’ claim that transgender people don’t exist
March 2, 2020

TGI Network refutes Catholic Bishops’ claim that transgender people don’t exist

An open letter from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), cosigned by many other conservative...

Nika Lomazzo to challenge John Lombardi in District 8
January 19, 2020

Nika Lomazzo to challenge John Lombardi in District 8

“I don’t think there are any elected officials advocating for trans people in Rhode Island,” said Nika...

The Trans Day of Remembrance celebrates history, mourns losses
March 2, 2020

The Trans Day of Remembrance celebrates history, mourns losses

The Trans Day of Remembrance is “an annual day of observance to remember the lives lost to...

Mayor Elorza creates Municipal ID Program in Providence
November 2, 2017

Mayor Elorza creates Municipal ID Program in Providence

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza has established a Municipal ID Program by executive order. Municipal IDs are identification...

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