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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


RI Foundation Awards Grants to LGBTQ Groups
The RI Foundation’s Equity Action Fund announced grants totaling $53K in October to organizations serving the LGBTQ community.
Myra Shays
Jan 1, 20201 min read


New England Patriots Sponsor PVD Gay Flag Football League
The New England Patriots announced in late September that they are sponsoring the Providence Gay Flag Football League (PVDGFFL)
Myra Shays
Jan 1, 20201 min read


Matthew Shepard’s Parents Rebuke Attorney General Barr
At a Justice Department event marking the anniversary of a hate crimes law named for Matthew Shepard, his parents have a message.
Myra Shays
Jan 1, 20201 min read


RI Pride Announces Plans for a Community Center in 2020
Next fall, we hope to welcome everyone to help us celebrate the grand opening of the Rhode Island Pride Community Center.”
Myra Shays
Jan 1, 20201 min read


RI Department of Health Accepts Non-binary Birth Certificates
People born in Rhode Island who identify as nonbinary can get birth certificates marked "X" to reflect that gender identity
Myra Shays
Jan 1, 20201 min read


Report from SAGE-RI
At its annual meeting, SAGE-RI reviewed its successful 2018 reorganization and reported on 2019’s accomplishments.
Cathy Gorman
Dec 28, 20193 min read


Youth Pride, Inc.’s 25th Anniversary Gala Raises $25,000
Youth Pride, Inc.'s (YPI) 25th Anniversary Gala was one of the organization's most successful and entertaining events to date.
Tiffani Carcieri
Dec 24, 20192 min read


Rhode Islanders for Parentage Equality Calls for Fixing State’s Outdated Parentage Law
RIPE’s goal is to ensure every child and family in Rhode Island has equal access to establishing the critical protections of parentage.
Jen Stevens
Dec 23, 20193 min read


Old Lesbians Organizing for Change in RI
OLOC is a cooperative community of old lesbian feminist activists working for justice and the well-being of all old lesbians.
Mev Miller
Dec 19, 20191 min read


Working OUT in 2020
Options received news from two local gyms, where environments specifically welcoming to the LGBTQ community are being fostered.
Jen Stevens
Dec 17, 20192 min read


Creating Safer Communities: Hate Crime Training Offered to RI Law Enforcement
During a training, law enforcement professionals were educated on hate crimes & how they affect not only the person, but also the community.
Marty Cooper
Dec 16, 20194 min read


The Vaping Crisis in the LGBTQ Community
Concern continues to grow during the outbreak of lung injuries and deaths related to vaping and how it affects LGBTQ individuals.
Jonathan Lucero McKinney
Dec 10, 20195 min read


Spotlight Interview: Jazzmen Lee-Johnson
An interview with visual artist, composer, and curator Jazzmen Lee-Johnson.
Jen Stevens
Dec 3, 20196 min read


News from TGI Network of Rhode Island
TGI Network of RI is the only statewide organization providing support, advocacy, and education for the trans community.
Ethan Huckel
Dec 3, 20192 min read


From the Editor-In-Chief
This is a very special issue of Options Magazine. Heart, soul, sweat, and sleepless nights went into it from team members new and old.
Jen Stevens
Dec 3, 20192 min read


Are you out of Options? Your support today will determine that
Have you noticed fewer copies of Options Magazine around lately? It’s no secret that your community magazine is struggling to stay in print
Jen Stevens
Dec 3, 20192 min read


Open Door Health: Pioneering Holistic Care for LGBTQ Individuals
Open Door Health is a new health care center with a mission to provide quality holistic care to the LGBTQ community.
Abigail Nilsson
Oct 2, 20193 min read


Twenty-Five Years of Youth Pride Inc.
YPI’s mission is to meet the unique needs of youth and young adults impacted by sexual orientation and gender identity/ expression.
Elana Rosenberg
Oct 2, 20194 min read


Spotlight Interview: Dreya Catozzi
Dreya Catozzi is passionate about providing critical resources to the trans community, particularly to those “living in survival mode"
Jen Stevens
Oct 2, 20195 min read
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