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....

Uniform Parentage Act signed into law
July 21, 2020

Uniform Parentage Act signed into law

“To have the legislature pass this bill, and have Governor Raimondo swiftly sign it into law, in...

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...

Rhode Island Democratic Party passes bylaws revision over vocal objections from Women’s Caucus
November 19, 2019

Rhode Island Democratic Party passes bylaws revision over vocal objections from Women’s Caucus

“I am urging you to vote no,” said Jill Sypole, “and the reason is this is not...

Here’s all the written comments to the House Committee on Rules – still no one in favor of status quo
January 14, 2019

Here’s all the written comments to the House Committee on Rules – still no one in favor of status quo

Often overlooked during big committee meetings in the General Assembly where the public directly addresses their legislators...

House Committee on Rules holds a public meeting, but are they listening?
January 14, 2019

House Committee on Rules holds a public meeting, but are they listening?

On Tuesday afternoon the House Committee on Rules heard from the public on H5037 a bill that...

Grassroots Democrats hold press conference in support of Governor Raimondo
January 19, 2020

Grassroots Democrats hold press conference in support of Governor Raimondo

Rhode Island State Senator Gayle Goldin (Democrat, District 3, Providence) held a press conference outside the State...

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...

Tanzi’s sexual harassment commission hits the ground running
October 31, 2019

Tanzi’s sexual harassment commission hits the ground running

The first meeting of Rhode Island State Representative Teresa Tanzi‘s Special Legislative Commission to Study Unlawful Sexual...

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...

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