Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) (pictured), one of four openly gay members of Congress, won his primary last night against Anthony Gemma whom he faced in … [Read more...] about Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) Wins Democratic Primary in Night of Wins for Several Other LGBT Candidates
Rhode Island
RI Lawmaker Wants Gay Marriage Vote Next Year
Mere weeks after Gov. Lincoln Chafee ordered the state to recognize same-sex marriages performed out of state, House Speaker and longtime gay ally … [Read more...] about RI Lawmaker Wants Gay Marriage Vote Next Year
Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo Wins Miss USA Moments After Voicing Support for Transgender Pageant Contestants: VIDEO
Olivia Culpo, a 20-year-old cellist from Rhode Island, took home the Miss USA crown last night moments after answering a Twitter question read aloud … [Read more...] about Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo Wins Miss USA Moments After Voicing Support for Transgender Pageant Contestants: VIDEO
Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee Orders State to Recognize Gay Marriages Performed Elsewhere
Rhode Island's Governor has ordered the state to recognize same-sex marriages performed elsewhere, the AP reports: The order signed by Gov. … [Read more...] about Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee Orders State to Recognize Gay Marriages Performed Elsewhere
Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) Follows Obama, Comes Out for Marriage Equality, Repeal of DOMA
Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), has come out in favor of same-sex marriage following President Obama's lead earlier today. The Providence Journal … [Read more...] about Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) Follows Obama, Comes Out for Marriage Equality, Repeal of DOMA
Rhode Island House Judiciary Panel Hearing Three Bills on Gay Marriage Today
Three separate bills dealing with same-sex marriage will be considered by the Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee today, WPRO reports: The first of … [Read more...] about Rhode Island House Judiciary Panel Hearing Three Bills on Gay Marriage Today
Marriage Equality Would Bring Rhode Island $1.2 Million, Says Study
Anyone who has been paying attention knows that marriage equality can boost state economies. There were even estimates that had New Jersey Governor … [Read more...] about Marriage Equality Would Bring Rhode Island $1.2 Million, Says Study
NEWS: Homs, Tornados, And Miley Cyrus
The situation worsens in Homs. Here's a video of government explosives detonating in the middle of a peaceful crowd. ... … [Read more...] about NEWS: Homs, Tornados, And Miley Cyrus
Rhode Island Losing Millions of Dollars Because Gay People are Going Elsewhere to Marry: VIDEO
Rhode Island is snoozing on equality and losing millions in revenue because of it. Take note, other states.Watch, AFTER THE JUMP...(via good as you) … [Read more...] about Rhode Island Losing Millions of Dollars Because Gay People are Going Elsewhere to Marry: VIDEO
First Lady Of Rhode Island To Officiate Civil Union Ceremony
Congrats to gay couple Ron Margolin and Lynn McKinney! They've been together more than three decades, and on November 5th, Stephanie Chafee, Rhode … [Read more...] about First Lady Of Rhode Island To Officiate Civil Union Ceremony