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Providence's fifth annual Dyke Trans People of Color (DTPOC) March
The three original organizers of the first Providence DTPOC marches were on hand to pass the mantle on to SISTA fire.
Steve Ahlquist
Jun 17, 20243 min read


In year four, Woonsocket Pride comes into its own
Until this year, the annual Pride celebration in Woonsocket has been a battle. But now everything has changed for the better.
Steve Ahlquist
Jun 14, 20246 min read


Providence's 5th annual Dyke & Trans People of Color March on Friday, June 14
Providence’s fifth annual Dyke & Trans People of Color (DTPOC) March is tonight, Friday, June 14, starting at 5:30 p.m. at Dexter Park.
Zane Wolfang
Jun 14, 20241 min read


LGBTQ+ advocates praise RI passage of “Health Care Provider Shield Act”
Health Care Provider Shield Act will protect Rhode Island health care providers from restrictive laws in other states.
Zane Wolfang
Jun 14, 20243 min read


LAST CHANCE to walk with AIDS Care Ocean State at RI Pride Parade!
Calling all volunteers, supporters and friends of AIDS Care Ocean State: march in New England's only illuminated night Pride parade.
Zane Wolfang
Jun 14, 20241 min read


Drag Trivia tonight at The Black Sheep with Ladda Nurve and LaDiva Jonz!
June's Trivia Theme is Wicked Gay Trivia, and this 21+ event is the most fun you'll have on a Thursday night for $10!
Zane Wolfang
Jun 12, 20241 min read


Chattering Classes: Activism Is The Best Remedy To Authoritarianism
For the Options Magazine Activism edition, former editor-in-chief Alex Morash penned a special Chattering Classes column sharing his...
Alex Morash
Jun 12, 20246 min read


Woonsocket Pride Festival Announces 2024 Entertainment Line-Up
Woonsocket Pride Festival Announces 2024 Entertainment Line-Up for Sunday, June 9, 2024.
Zane Wolfang
Jun 7, 20241 min read


Celebrate Pride Month at Providence City Hall!
Make your way over to Providence City Hall this Friday, June 7 for two exciting events celebrating Pride Month 2024!
Zane Wolfang
Jun 7, 20241 min read


Youth Pride, Inc. invites class of 2024 to Lavender Graduation
Youth Pride, Inc. invites class of 2024 to Lavender Graduation.
Zane Wolfang
May 27, 20241 min read


Circle of Pride Recognizes LGBTQ Elders Day
Circle of Pride Recognizes LGBTQ Elders Day every year on May 16.
Hugh Minor
May 22, 20242 min read


Felicitations: The LGBTQ+s Sing
"The LGBTQs Sing" is part of the poem series Felicitations by Felicia Nimue Ackerman.
Felicia Nimue Ackerman
May 22, 20241 min read


Middletown commended by RIDE and Amnesty International for excellent transgender student policy
Middletown commended by RIDE and Amnesty International for excellent Gender Non-Conforming Student Policy.
Steve Ahlquist
May 22, 20243 min read


New Title IX regulations slow Foster School Committee's quest to alter transgender student policy
The importance of the next presidential election as it relates to trans rights was made clear at a recent Foster School Committee meeting.
Steve Ahlquist
May 9, 20249 min read


Advocates, Providers Praise Senate Passage of Bill to Safeguard LGBTQ+ Rhode Islanders' access to essential care
Rhode Island's Health Care Provider Shield Act would limit risk of hostile out-of-state laws related to abortion, transgender health care
Zane Wolfang
May 7, 20243 min read


Is Connecticut a ‘safe haven’ for transgender youth? For some, not safe enough
Connecticut lawmakers and advocates are pushing for legislation offering protections for trans and LGBTQ+ students.
Rhode Island Current
May 7, 202410 min read


Westerly plan to rewrite Transgender, Gender Diverse, and Transitioning Student Policy crashing into reality
Steve Ahlquist reports on the Westerly School Committee's attempts to replace the RIDE-recommended transgender student policy.
Steve Ahlquist
May 3, 202421 min read


Providence College DEI Director files discrimination charges after resigning
Editor's note: This article was originally published on Steve Alquist's reader-supported Substack on April 25, 2024. It is reprinted here...
Steve Ahlquist
May 1, 20249 min read


Essays on queerness, Islam, and Arab identity
Read one essay about a trans Palestinian-American chef, and another about queer Muslim Americans as they navigate anti-LGBTQ+ culture wars.
Zane Wolfang
May 1, 20245 min read


Get paid to volunteer at West Warwick Pride
West Warwick Pride is offering paid volunteer opportunities in 2024.
Zane Wolfang
May 1, 20241 min read
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