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Rhode Island Gov Takes Action to Recognize Out of State Same-Sex Marriages

Rhode Island Gov Takes Action to Recognize Out of State Same-Sex Marriages

Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee is taking action to ensure state agencies recognize marriages between gay and lesbian...

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NOM: The Law is a Mere Obstacle

NOM: The Law is a Mere Obstacle

Anti-LGBT org is so busying planning irrational boycotts, it doesn’t have time to mind the law.

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Courts Roundly Reject NOM’s False Cries of Harassment

Courts Roundly Reject NOM’s False Cries of Harassment

A new HRC report highlights how NOM’s false claims of harassment have been rejected by every single court in which they...

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Governors, Mayors Send Letter to Senators Supporting DOMA Repeal
Anti-Gay Group Flouts Election Laws to Keep Donors Secret

Anti-Gay Group Flouts Election Laws to Keep Donors Secret

As the 2012 elections gain steam and scrutiny over campaign finance laws intensifies, NOM Exposed issued a memorandum...

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Rhode Island Civil Unions Bill is Flawed and Discriminatory

Rhode Island Civil Unions Bill is Flawed and Discriminatory

The Rhode Island Senate is set to vote on and pass a Civil Unions bill (HB 6103) tomorrow, June 29th. The current bill now...

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Two votes advance critical protections in New England

Two votes advance critical protections in New England

Yesterday, the Rhode Island House of Representatives voted in favor of civil unions while their peers in neighboring...

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BREAKING: Marriage Equality Fight Is Alive in Rhode Island

BREAKING: Marriage Equality Fight Is Alive in Rhode Island

Hundreds of marriage equality supporters wearing red turned out yesterday at the Rhode Island state house to send a clear...

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Campaign for Marriage Equality Continues in Rhode Island

Campaign for Marriage Equality Continues in Rhode Island

The following post is from HRC field organizer Mike Barrett: Disappointed that Rhode Island Speaker of the House Gordon...

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HRC in Rhode Island: Kicking It and Taking Names

HRC in Rhode Island: Kicking It and Taking Names

The following post comes from HRC Field Organizer Trevor Chandler: The coalition for marriage equality we have here in...

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Volunteer Spotlight: 17 Year-Old Michelle Nance Fights for Marriage Equality in Rhode Island

Volunteer Spotlight: 17 Year-Old Michelle Nance Fights for Marriage Equality in Rhode Island

Tweet for Volunteers! We are incredibly lucky to have a team of amazing volunteers here working with us in Rhode Island....

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