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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


2024 Voter Guide
There will be five state-level ballot questions: four bonds and a referendum on whether or not to hold a state constitutional convention.
Zane Wolfang
Oct 16, 20245 min read


Youth Pride, Inc. staff vote to ratify first union contract
Frontline staff at Youth Pride, Inc. voted overwhelmingly to ratify their first union contract with SEIU 1199 New England.
Steve Ahlquist
Oct 9, 20243 min read


Feliciatations: Just a Few Weeks to Go
"Just a Few Weeks to Go" is part of the poem series Feliciatations by Felicia Nimue Ackerman.
Felicia Nimue Ackerman
Oct 4, 20241 min read


RI Rally for Palestine Saturday, Oct. 5
A rally, march, and vigil will be held on October 5th at the RI Statehouse, alongside worldwide demonstrations.
Zane Wolfang
Oct 4, 20242 min read


Why queer and trans Jews fight for Palestinian liberation
I am proud to have moral clarity about why it is that I stand with other queer and trans Jews as a member of Jewish Voice for Peace.
Jackie Goldman
Sep 17, 20245 min read


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


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


Shey Rivera Ríos and the importance of Providence's artists, healers, and culture bearers
Shey Rivera Ríos is an artist who creates digital and physical altars that interrupt colonial memory and liberate queer Boricua futurity.
Steve Ahlquist
Jun 27, 20246 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


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


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


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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