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When We Talk About Trans Sports We Are Not Talking About Trans Murders
Rhode Island’s legislature has its very own Three Stooges, except they don’t do slapstick comedy, this bipartisan trio peddles trash...
Alex Morash
Mar 21, 20224 min read


Nazis Attacking Red Ink Is A Reminder That Violence Is The New Normal
Options Magazine profiled Red Ink last November. Jackie Goldman, a Queer Jewish member of Red Ink's board, and a candidate for Providence...
Jackie Goldman
Mar 3, 20224 min read


RI Queer Voices Come To Life At Showing Of “The Time Is Already”
Options Magazine visited Red Ink Library, a new non-profit leftist space, for a screening of “The Time Is Already” that tells the tale of...
Kwana Adams
Nov 30, 20214 min read


From The Editor: McKee’s Too Busy With Business Handouts To Help Our Homeless
As homeless encampments grow, Rhode Island’s government is focused on selling off state-owned homes and giving profitable businesses a...
Alex Morash
Nov 19, 20214 min read


Options Taps Former Elected Official, Gil Pontes, To Lead Advertising And Development
The Board of Directors of Options Magazine tapped Gil Pontes to serve as the organization's advertising and development manager to ensure...
Alex Morash
Nov 17, 20212 min read


RI Senate Advances Bills Protecting LGBTQ Rights
RI General Assembly Press Release, June 8, 2021: The RI Senate passed several bills aimed at preventing discrimination against the...
Press Release
Jun 14, 20213 min read


Interview with Senator Tiara Mack
Tiara Mack has become Rhode Island’s first openly queer Black state senator. We interview Mack about her agenda for making an impact.
Jen Stevens
Feb 3, 20214 min read


“Gays for Trump” Riot As Trump’s Policies Harm LGBTQ Community
Among MAGA signs, anti-semitic slogans, and alt-right emblems and memorabilia, were rainbow flags and signs that read “Gays for for Trump."
Victoria McGurn
Feb 1, 20211 min read


Biden Administration Bolsters LGBTQ Community
Biden plans to enact the Equality Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
Victoria McGurn
Feb 1, 20211 min read


Councilman Resigns Leadership Position After Disparaging Trans Activist
Michael Correia resigned after had made dehumanizing and transphobic remarks about Justice Gaines.
Jen Stevens
Feb 1, 20211 min read


RI Parentage Act Explained in GLAD Video
According to GLAD,“The Rhode Island Uniform Parentage Act updates state law to clarify who can be a parent and how to establish parentage.
Jen Stevens
Dec 16, 20201 min read


We Did It!
Poetry: "I thought that I would never see
A president as bad as T. . . "
Felicia Nimue Ackerman
Dec 1, 20201 min read


First We Mourn. Then We Fight: Why You Need to Vote and Volunteer Now
On Friday morning, September 18, it was crucial for LGBTQ Rhode Islanders that we unelect Donald Trump as President.
Marti Rosenberg
Sep 30, 20204 min read


Uniform Parentage Act Signed Into Law
Governor Gina Raimondo signed the Rhode Island Uniform Parentage Act which fills critical gaps in the state’s parentage law, esp. for LGBTQ+
Steve Ahlquist
Jul 22, 20202 min read


Providence Human Relations Commission
One of the PHRC’s core initiatives is improving the city’s accessibility – both physically and virtually.
Eve Condon
May 19, 20205 min read


LGBTQ Concerns in the 2020 Election
We at Options wanted to hear your perspectives on the November 2020 election to see what issues matter most to you.
Jonathan Lucero McKinney
Apr 19, 20203 min read


Census 2020: You Count!
It’s a census year, meaning that amidst these trying times, we have the opportunity to make sure every Rhode Islander is counted.
Mina Asayesh-Brown
Apr 16, 20202 min read


Coalition Formed to Reform RI Parentage Laws
The state currently has no statutes clarifying parentage for children born through assisted reproduction or through surrogacy.
Myra Shays
Mar 1, 20201 min read


Buttigieg Campaign Moved Fundraiser Due to "Dancer Pole"
Manager Buck Asprinio refused, saying, "It's been here since we opened and it's not going anywhere…. It's part of who we are."
Myra Shays
Mar 1, 20201 min read


Faith-based Adoption Groups Exclude LGBTQ Parents
The Trump administration has demonstrated they prioritize the work of anti-LGBT activists over the safety and well-being of our children
Myra Shays
Jan 1, 20201 min read
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