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Rhode Island

Politics

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

Politics

Gay Lawmaker David Cicilline Announces Resignation From Congress

Cicilline has served since 2011.

February 21 2023 1:09 PM

film

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 2:36 PM

Man Arrested for Punches, Anti-Gay Slurs Outside Rhode Island Gay Bar

Crime

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

Crime

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 10:29 AM

Voices

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

Crime

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 8:45 PM

Election

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 Restores Benefits For LGBTQ Vets

Politics

Rhode Island Will Restore Benefits for LGBTQ Veterans

Gov. Gina Raimondo signed legislation into law on Friday.

November 11 2019 7:53 AM

Music

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 5:35 PM

Sports

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

Pride

gallery

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 9:47 AM

Exclusives

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

Religion

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

Pride

gallery

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 10:09 AM

Women

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 8:23 PM