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News

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.

Rhode Island Pride 2023
Pride

71 Wet, Wild, and Wonderful Pics from Rhode Island Pride 2023

Not even a little rain was going to stop this Pride from happening.
Republican Lawmaker Asks Lesbian Colleague if She’s a Pedophile
Politics

Republican Lawmaker Asks Lesbian Colleague if She’s a Pedophile

Video captured the entire exchange, which the lawmaker now claims was a misunderstanding.

David Cicilline
Politics

Gay Lawmaker David Cicilline Announces Resignation From Congress

Cicilline has served since 2011.

Being Thunder
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.

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.

Russell Taub and David Cicilline
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.

Eduardo Tirella and Doris Duke
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. 

Peter Lance
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.
Buttigieg
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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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.

Dolly Parton and Brandi Carlile
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. 
Spicer Chicken Sandwich
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.

Rhode Island Pride
Pride
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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.

Alexis Gorriaran
Exclusives

Meet Rhode Island Pride's Best-Kept Secret

If you've ever been to Rhode Island Pride, you have Alexis Gorriaran to thank. 

Protest in Providence
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.

Rhode Island Pride
Pride
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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.

Lori Franchina
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..
Elska Presents the Men of Providence (Photos)
Photography
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Elska Presents the Men of Providence (Photos)

Known for its inclusion of diverse men on its pages, this edition of Elska Magazine is perhaps the most diverse yet.

Donald Trump
Election

Donald Trump Sweeps Today's Primaries

Trump has made a clean sweep of five Eastern states.