The Rhode Island Supreme Court has ruled that Theodore Fabrizio Jr. and Stephen Deninno, two Rhode Island firefighters, were not actually under social … [Read more...] about Rhode Island Supreme Court Shoots Down Firefighters’ Religious Liberty Lawsuit
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Out Gay Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) Wins Re-Election
Out gay congressman David Cicilline, Democrat of Rhode Island, has won his bid for re-election to the U.S. House of Representative. WLNE-TV … [Read more...] about Out Gay Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) Wins Re-Election
GLAD Sues Social Security Administration For Lesbian Widow Social Security Benefits – VIDEO
On Monday, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) filed a lawsuit on behalf of a lesbian widow seeking parity of Social Security benefits for … [Read more...] about GLAD Sues Social Security Administration For Lesbian Widow Social Security Benefits – VIDEO
Rhode Island Firefighters Allege Rights Were Violated Following Order To Drive In Gay Pride Parade – VIDEO
A lawyer for Providence, Rhode Island has argued that former city mayor Buddy Cianci did not violate the rights of firefighters ordered to drive a … [Read more...] about Rhode Island Firefighters Allege Rights Were Violated Following Order To Drive In Gay Pride Parade – VIDEO
Providence Mayoral Candidate Brett Smiley Features Husband in Charming Campaign Ad: VIDEO
Gay Rhode Island House Speaker Gordon Fox Steps Down After FBI Raid of Office and Home
Gordon Fox, the gay Rhode Island House Speaker who helped bring marriage equality to the state in 2012, has resigned from his leadership post and will … [Read more...] about Gay Rhode Island House Speaker Gordon Fox Steps Down After FBI Raid of Office and Home
America’s First Publicly Out Trans High School Coach: VIDEO
OutSports has profiled Stephen Alexander, America’s first openly transgender high school coach who is speaking out about his process of transitioning … [Read more...] about America’s First Publicly Out Trans High School Coach: VIDEO
Catholic College in Rhode Island Disinvites Gay Marriage Supporter from Speaking Engagement
Providence College, a Roman Catholic school in Rhode Island, has canceled a lecture by author, lecturer, professor of philosophy, and same-sex … [Read more...] about Catholic College in Rhode Island Disinvites Gay Marriage Supporter from Speaking Engagement
RI Catholic Priest Tells Lawmakers Who Approved Marriage Equality He Will Campaign Against Them in Church
A Rhode Island Catholic priest emailed Rhode Island lawmakers who approved same-sex marriage legislation telling them that he would be preaching … [Read more...] about RI Catholic Priest Tells Lawmakers Who Approved Marriage Equality He Will Campaign Against Them in Church
Marriage Equality Becomes Reality In Minnesota, Rhode Island
As earlier anticipated, at 12:01 AM this morning same-sex marriage became legal in Minnesota and Rhode Island, upping the number of states where gay … [Read more...] about Marriage Equality Becomes Reality In Minnesota, Rhode Island