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Rhode Island lawmakers propose banning ‘ex-gay’ therapy
The measure would ban so-called “conversion therapy,” a practice aimed at changing young people’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Training aims to help police officers better serve LGBTQ community
LGBTQ individuals are at greater risk of experiencing victimization and data suggest hate crimes have risen since the November election.
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Hundreds of women march in yoga pants after catty comments from gay man
Some held up signs that said “Peaceful Pants Party” and “I’ve Got Passion For My Pants.”
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No lesbians allowed: Rhode Island yacht club keeps ‘men only’ policy
Single women and married lesbians are not admitted, even as associates, because they are not married to a man.
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Federal jury awards ex-firefighter $800k in antigay harassment suit
Retired Providence Fire Lt. Lori Franchin accusing her male colleagues of harassing her because she’s a lesbian.
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Brown University investigating anti-Semitic, homophobic graffiti
Homophobic and anti-Semitic graffiti was found in a campus building that houses a Jewish fraternity and a fraternity with many LGBTQ members.
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Former Rhode Island House speaker gets 3 years for corruption
The 53-year-old Democrat became the nation’s first openly gay House speaker in 2010. He represented Providence for 11 terms in the state House.
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Providence, R.I., to extend transition-related health coverage to city workers
The city of Providence is extending transition-related health coverage for employees and retirees who identify as transgender or gender non-conforming.
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Ex-Rhode Island House speaker pleads guilty to federal charges
Gordon Fox, who in 2010 became the state’s first openly gay speaker, has agreed to plead guilty to charges of bribery, wire fraud and filing a false tax return.
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Court throws out firefighters’ lawsuits over driving truck at gay pride
Two Providence, R.I., firefighters claimed their constitutional rights were violated when they were ordered to drive a truck in a gay pride parade.