Brown University is ‘functionally inaccessible’ to transgender students after Trump settlement
“Everyone I talked to thought it only applied to sports. But it applies to everything," one transgender student told The Advocate.
August 05 2025 3:20 PM
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Catholic college accused of bias by nonbinary former DEI director for refusing to use their pronouns
The former director has filed a discrimination complaint, alleging harassment and other mistreatment based on sexual orientation and gender identity at Providence College.
April 23 2024 4:07 PM
FBI responds to spate of bomb threats against Planet Fitness after right-wing transphobic campaign
Chaya Raichik, the right-wing extremist behind the account, has been targeting the gym chain over its inclusive stance on transgender members.
April 10 2024 3:55 PM
71 Wet, Wild, and Wonderful Pics from Rhode Island Pride 2023
Not even a little rain was going to stop this Pride from happening.
July 29 2023 11:00 PM
Republican Lawmaker Asks Lesbian Colleague if She’s a Pedophile
Video captured the entire exchange, which the lawmaker now claims was a misunderstanding.
March 23 2023 1:56 PM
Gay Lawmaker David Cicilline Announces Resignation From Congress
Cicilline has served since 2011.
February 21 2023 1:09 PM
Two-Spirit Joy (and Pain) Examined in New Doc 'Being Thunder'
Sherente Mishitashin breaks the bounds of gender -- just as their ancestors did hundreds of years ago.
December 25 2022 9:36 AM
Man Arrested Over Allegedly Throwing Punches, Antigay Slurs at Gay Bar
Police say the alleged homophobic assailant was still inside the Dark Lady bar in Providence, Rhode Island when police arrived.
April 12 2022 10:35 AM
GOP Candidate Sought Russian Help to Unseat Gay Rep. David Cicilline
The Federal Election Commission said H. Russell Taub reached out to a Twitter account known to be used by Russian intelligence to help find him win the election.
February 23 2022 5:29 AM
The Triple 'Murder' of Eduardo Tirella, Gay Confidant of Doris Duke
In 1966, Eduardo Tirella was killed by his friend and employer, Doris Duke. Police ruled the incident an accident, but questions remain about what really happened and what the police really knew.
November 29 2021 4:50 PM
Newport Museum Urged to Fix 'Big Lie' Exhibition on Gay Man's Death
The Newport Restoration Foundation's Rough Point Museum is accused of misrepresenting founder Doris Duke's killing of Eduardo Tirella.
April 26 2021 4:45 PM
The Buttigieg Campaign Says No to a Gay Bar's Stripper Pole
A Rhode Island campaign event was moved at the last minute, allegedly because of the pole.
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January 20 2020 12:27 PM
Rhode Island Will Restore Benefits for LGBTQ Veterans
Gov. Gina Raimondo signed legislation into law on Friday.
November 11 2019 7:53 AM
Dolly Parton & Brandi Carlile's Tearjerking 'I Will Always Love You'
The legendary Parton joined Carlile, Maren Morris, Amanda Shire, and Natalie Hembly for their premiere gig at the Newport Folk Festival.
July 28 2019 1:35 PM
Baseball Team's LGBTQ Pride Night Featured Chick-fil-A, Sean Spicer
The Pawtucket Red Sox of Rhode Island delivered a swing and a miss on a night intended for Pride.
July 22 2019 1:50 PM
56 Pics of Rhode Island Showing off Its Pride
Good things come in small packages, but initial estimates have the crowds of more than 125,000+ people coming to “Live Your Truth,” as part of the theme for this year’s celebration.
June 21 2019 5:47 AM
Meet Rhode Island Pride's Best-Kept Secret
If you've ever been to Rhode Island Pride, you have Alexis Gorriaran to thank.
June 17 2019 2:53 PM
Bishop Who Ignored Pedophilia: LGBTQ Pride Events 'Harm Children'
The Rhode Island bishop, who admitted turning his back on child sex abuse, claims Pride events are dangerous.
June 03 2019 3:05 PM
110 Photos of Rhode Island Pride Rooted In Tradition
In 1976, LGBT Rhode Islanders began to organize the first ever Pride Parade. 75 people marched.
June 22 2018 6:09 AM
Lesbian Firefighter Wins in Court After Having Brain Matter Flung at Her
Providence, R.I., firefighter Lori Franchina's colleagues spit on her, threw an injured person's blood and brain matter at her, and committed other shocking acts of harassment..
January 26 2018 3:23 PM