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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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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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Grant Funding for Domestic Violence Prevention in RI
Priority given to proposals engaging and affirming youth of color, LGBTQ+, Two-Spirit, gender-nonconforming youth, and disabled youth.
Zane Wolfang
Oct 9, 20242 min read
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LGBTQ+ History Month: Daily Icons
Lgbthistorymonth.com is publishing its Daily Icons series of short videos every day for the entire month of October. The new daily...
Zane Wolfang
Oct 7, 20241 min read
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2024 Activism Edition: LGTBQ+ Leaders' Crucial Role in Democracy
In 2022, a record-breaking 1,065 out LGBTQ+ individuals ran for office across the United States, with more than 430 achieving victory.
Matt McDermott
Aug 3, 20245 min read
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Read Options Magazine's 2024 Activism Edition online!
Options 2024 Activism Edition features exclusive content by local writers, available online for the first time!
Zane Wolfang
Aug 3, 20241 min read
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Follow Team LGBTQ at the Paris 2024 Olympics
This year’s games will feature at least 175 LGBTQ athletes, marking the second consecutive summer games with triple-digit representation.
Zane Wolfang
Jul 26, 20244 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Stonewall archive highlights first national lesbian magazine in the U.S.
Stonewall National Museum and Archive highlights The Ladder, the oldest nationally distributed lesbian magazine in the US.
Zane Wolfang
Apr 17, 20241 min read
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Counter-protest against anti-trans hate group at RI Statehouse on Saturday
Counter-protest against an anti-trans rally at the RI statehouse non Saturday April 13.
Zane Wolfang
Apr 10, 20242 min read
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Steve Ahlquist's excellent coverage of transgender student policies in Barrington, Foster-Glocester, North Kingstown and Westerly
Over the course of the past three months, independent journalist Steve Ahlquist has been one of the only people in Rhode Island to offer...
Zane Wolfang
Mar 22, 202412 min read
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Providence City Council's new chief of staff is the highest ranking transgender official in Rhode Island history
Nearly 70 people gathered at Providence City Hall to meet and celebrate June Rose, the newly appointed chief of staff of the Providence...
Zane Wolfang
Mar 17, 20243 min read
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