Rhode Island

No Supporters Show for ‘Domestic Relations’ Bill That Would Make Gays ‘Somewhat Equal’ in Rhode Island

Andy Towle April 6, 2011

A hearing was held on Tuesday for HB 5904, an alternative to the marriage equality bill which would grant just some of the benefits of … [Read more...] about No Supporters Show for ‘Domestic Relations’ Bill That Would Make Gays ‘Somewhat Equal’ in Rhode Island

Andy Towle April 5, 2011

Rhode Island lawmakers are reportedly considering the separate-but-not-equal option of civil unions over marriage equality, the AP reports: A House … [Read more...] about RI Considering Civil Unions as Alternative to Marriage Equality

Andy Towle April 1, 2011

Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin traveled to Providence, Rhode Island yesterday to talk with lawmakers and Governor Lincoln Chafee about how marriage … [Read more...] about Vermont Governor Talks Marriage Equality in Rhode Island

Steve Pep March 12, 2011

Yet another claim that the lost city of Atlantis has been discovered. Vampire Diaries star Michael Trevino gets suited up and bespectacled. Watch … [Read more...] about News: Pokemon, Japan, The Smurfs, Rhode Island

Andy Towle March 11, 2011

It was standing room only in Providence Rhode Island last night, as the Senate Judiciary Committee held hearings on a marriage equality bill.Watch … [Read more...] about Video: Groups For and Against Same-Sex Marriage Square Off at Contentious Rhode Island Marriage Equality Hearing

Andy Towle March 10, 2011

RHODE ISLAND: New marriage equality spot running in the state. RATMOUTH: The subway rider with the pet rodent is back. HENRY ROLLINS: The punk rocker … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #849

Andy Towle March 10, 2011

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of NOM's Ruth Institute recorded testimony a bunch of lies on same-sex marriage for the Rhode Island legislature. … [Read more...] about Watch: Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of NOM’s Ruth Institute Spews Lies About Same-Sex Marriage to the RI Legislature

Steve Pep March 5, 2011

Rhode Island Congressman James Langevin has reversed his opinion on marriage equality. The Democrat has long supported civil unions for same-sex … [Read more...] about RI Congressman James Langevin Now Supports Marriage Equality

Andy Towle March 3, 2011

Talk is stirring in Rhode Island that a vote on marriage equality may be approaching quickly: House Speaker Gordon D. Fox, an openly gay Providence … [Read more...] about A Rhode Island Marriage Equality Vote Approaching?