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LGBTQ+ Rhode Islanders write thousands of letters to voters
The RI Chapter of Old Lesbians Organizing for Change also sponsored a voter registration and information table at The Providence Flea.
Martha Young
Oct 31, 20243 min read
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Shey Rivera Ríos and the importance of Providence's artists, healers, and culture bearers
Shey Rivera Ríos is an artist who creates digital and physical altars that interrupt colonial memory and liberate queer Boricua futurity.
Steve Ahlquist
Jun 28, 20246 min read
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Newport Pride Bike Parade + Trolley! 🏳️🌈
This year the annual Newport Pride Bike Parade has a special guest: the Newport Trolley!
Zane Wolfang
Jun 23, 20241 min read
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PHOTO GALLERY: Providence DTPOC Pride March
The original organizers started it basically to really uplift space for women of color, trans folks of color, nonbinary folks of color...
Zane Wolfang
Jun 19, 20241 min read
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South County Pride: Saturday, June 22 in Wakefield, RI
South County Pride's fourth annual Pride parade is on Saturday, June 22 in Wakefield, RI.
Zane Wolfang
Jun 17, 20241 min read
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Providence's fifth annual Dyke Trans People of Color (DTPOC) March
The three original organizers of the first Providence DTPOC marches were on hand to pass the mantle on to SISTA fire.
Steve Ahlquist
Jun 17, 20243 min read
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In year four, Woonsocket Pride comes into its own
Until this year, the annual Pride celebration in Woonsocket has been a battle. But now everything has changed for the better.
Steve Ahlquist
Jun 14, 20246 min read
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Providence's 5th annual Dyke & Trans People of Color March on Friday, June 14
Providence’s fifth annual Dyke & Trans People of Color (DTPOC) March is tonight, Friday, June 14, starting at 5:30 p.m. at Dexter Park.
Zane Wolfang
Jun 14, 20241 min read
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Circle of Pride Recognizes LGBTQ Elders Day
Circle of Pride Recognizes LGBTQ Elders Day every year on May 16.
Hugh Minor
May 22, 20242 min read
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John Duff Reveals Reason Behind Latest Song’s Delightful Lack Of Wardrobe
When wardrobe doesn’t show up, John Duff goes buff in his latest music video Somebody’s Daughter. Sometimes good things can come out of...
Kwana Adams
Nov 21, 20236 min read
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From The Editor: Providence, Thanks For The Memories
After two wonderful years, the editor-in-chief of Options Magazine sadly must say goodbye as life takes him outside of New England. Dear...
Alex Morash
Oct 6, 20233 min read
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The Stars Are Out For National Coming Out Day
2023 has been an undeniably transformative year in Hollywood, with celebrities breaking barriers, challenging stereotypes, and paving the...
Mark Dawson
Sep 26, 20233 min read
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Announcing The Finalists For The 2023 Options Awards
Options Magazine has announced the finalists for the second annual Options Awards, voting is now under way until September 16. The second...
Alex Morash
Aug 14, 20233 min read
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Felicitations: Double Wedding
Double Wedding Nell and Cecily, loving each other, Said to Ferdinand, Nell's older brother, "Please be there when we're tying the knot."...
Felicia Nimue Ackerman
Jul 10, 20231 min read
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Queering History: Creating Archives, Community, and Openness
When we go through the timeline of Queer history in Rhode Island, we can’t help but notice the lack of evidence for many events. Queer...
Kwana Adams
Jul 10, 20236 min read
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Nominations Are Open For The 2023 Options Awards!
Nominate People And Places Today! Options Magazine presents the second annual Options Awards –– honoring Rhode Island’s LGBTQ...
Alex Morash
Jul 3, 20233 min read
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From the Board: The Community Edition
Link to the digital version of the full magazine is below. From the Options Board of Directors Last year, Options reached an incredible...
Ryan Vigneau
Jun 15, 20232 min read
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Queers Going Wild: Expressing Queerness Through Nature
Correction: A previous version of this article misspelled Tam Willey's last name as Willie. As we enter Pride season here in New England,...
Grant Pike
Jun 15, 20237 min read
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Felicitations: Bernice Berates a Bigot
Bernice Berates a Bigot You say that I'm a man. You seem to think you can Determine who I am. Here's my reaction: Scram! Bernice Berates...
Felicia Nimue Ackerman
Mar 19, 20231 min read
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Kyle Motsinger Sings For A Future Where We Leave The “Bad Years” Behind
Singer/songwriter Kyle Motsinger discussed with Options his latest single, Bad Years, and how he dreams of a future that leaves those...
Kwana Adams
Mar 13, 20234 min read
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