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‘No Kings’ Protest Draws Crowd for Protest
Written by: Rae Loomis Fall River, MA— While thousands gathered in Boston and Providence for a second wave of protests against what many Americans see as the country’s shift toward authoritarianism, residents of smaller communities like Fall River, Massachusetts, organized to make their voices heard.  Fall River saw at least a hundred people gather along William Canning Boulevard, some dressed in inflatable costumes, with others wielding drums, whistles, cowbells, trumpets,
Rae Loomis
Oct 182 min read
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Thought For The Day
By: Bradford Greer  Through all indignities that arise that cut so sharply deep inside We manage still to hold together Our hearts are...
Bradford Greer
Aug 251 min read
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Healthcare at Risk: Butlers inability to negotiate
Cover photo: Molly Torres on the picket line For over a month, more than 800 Butler Hospital employees have been without a contract since...
Kwana Adams
Jul 137 min read
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Options Dance Party Fundraiser Recap
A recap of this past Tuesday's Options Pride Party Fundraiser from Kwana.
Kwana Adams
Jul 42 min read
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Drag Spotlight
we present Drag King Ricky Mortis, known to attendees of RKO Army’s performance of The Rocky Horror Picture Show or last year’s Dark Lady block party.
Derek
Jun 303 min read
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What Is... Haus of Codec
What is Haus of Codec and How Did It All Begin? In 2021, five of us came together (myself, Julio Berroa, Haley Johnson, Charlotte...
GEM
Jun 184 min read
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Lounge in Lavendar
The future is in the hands of the students! Their ideas, hard work, and creativity have been the backbone of the LGBTQ+ Office and Lavender Lounge
Kwana Adams
Jun 152 min read
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Thundermist Financial Crisis*
This article was written by Kwana this past October. However, it was never published, so this is an archived article. Please be aware...
Kwana Adams
Apr 135 min read
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Options Gives Thanks
A Very Special Thank You! From all of us at Options, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to all of those who donated last month when...
Derek
Apr 92 min read
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RI Democratic LGBTQ Caucus statement on 2024 election
Statement from the chair and vice chair of the Rhode Island Democratic Party LGBTQ Caucus regarding the results of Tuesday's presidential el
Zane Wolfang
Nov 8, 20243 min read
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Free Event: Veteran Voices presented by Trinity Rep
Local veterans will share stories and performances at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Museum Metcalf Auditorium.
Zane Wolfang
Nov 8, 20242 min read
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RI Authors Against Book Bans candidate scorecards
The Rhode Island chapter of Authors Against Book Bans (RI AABB) released scorecards for school committee candidates around the state.
Zane Wolfang
Nov 4, 20244 min read
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Election Day Letter from the Editor
Defeating Donald Trump and rejecting his far right authoritarian vision is our most important civic duty.
Zane Wolfang
Nov 4, 20243 min read
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Right-wing zealots are lying to you about trans rights in RI
Moms For Liberty court injunctions have no impact on the rights and protections afforded to Rhode Island's LGBTQ+ students.
Steve Ahlquist
Nov 1, 20249 min read
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Former delegates say: reject Question 1
Four people who were elected as delegates at the last RI Constitutional Convention held in 1986 advise voters to reject Question 1.
Steve Ahlquist
Oct 31, 20243 min read
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LGBTQ+ Rhode Islanders write thousands of letters to voters
The RI Chapter of Old Lesbians Organizing for Change also sponsored a voter registration and information table at The Providence Flea.
Martha Young
Oct 31, 20243 min read
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Trump must be stopped; Harris must be resisted.
A Harris voter’s warning for LGBTQ voters.
Alex Morash
Oct 29, 20246 min read
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Opinion: RI ballot Question 1 could open door that should stay closed
A constitutional convention could invite powerful special interests into the state, Mary-Murphy Walsh writes for the Rhode Island Current.
Rhode Island Current
Oct 23, 20243 min read
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The Bodily Freedom Forever Index for RI voters
The Index is the first effort in RI to ascertain where candidates for office stand on rights to bodily autonomy, including LGBTQ+ rights.
Zane Wolfang
Oct 21, 20242 min read
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Westerly School Committee election matters for LGBTQ+ youth
When asked if they endorsed Moms for Liberty's policies, two Republican candidates declined to answer, and one gave a partial "yes."
Steve Ahlquist
Oct 21, 202429 min read
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