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Is Connecticut a ‘safe haven’ for transgender youth? For some, not safe enough
Connecticut lawmakers and advocates are pushing for legislation offering protections for trans and LGBTQ+ students.
Rhode Island Current
May 7, 202410 min read
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Westerly plan to rewrite Transgender, Gender Diverse, and Transitioning Student Policy crashing into reality
Steve Ahlquist reports on the Westerly School Committee's attempts to replace the RIDE-recommended transgender student policy.
Steve Ahlquist
May 3, 202421 min read
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Counter-protest against anti-trans hate group at RI Statehouse on Saturday
Counter-protest against an anti-trans rally at the RI statehouse non Saturday April 13.
Zane Wolfang
Apr 10, 20242 min read
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Steve Ahlquist's excellent coverage of transgender student policies in Barrington, Foster-Glocester, North Kingstown and Westerly
Over the course of the past three months, independent journalist Steve Ahlquist has been one of the only people in Rhode Island to offer...
Zane Wolfang
Mar 22, 202412 min read
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Providence City Council's new chief of staff is the highest ranking transgender official in Rhode Island history
Nearly 70 people gathered at Providence City Hall to meet and celebrate June Rose, the newly appointed chief of staff of the Providence...
Zane Wolfang
Mar 17, 20243 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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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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Cicilline Reflects On Progress Made And Importance Of LGBTQ Representation
Congressman David Cicilline announced he was stepping down from the United States House of Representatives to lead the Rhode Island...
Ryan Vigneau
Jul 3, 20236 min read
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Coffee Company Spam Texts “Pride Month Is For Predators”
An ever-increasing number of businesses are showing their true colors this Pride month. Rhode Islanders sent Options screenshots of text...
Alex Morash
Jun 10, 20233 min read
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Options Starts The Spring With New Board Chair, Ryan Vigneau
Options Magazine board member and RI Queer PAC leader, Ryan Vigneau, takes the reigns of Options’ board of directors. Mike Marrapodi...
Alex Morash
Apr 19, 20233 min read
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UpRise: Rep. Quattrocchi Asks Out Legislator If She’s a Pedophile
After State Representative Rebecca Kislak (Democrat, District 4, Providence) introduced the Equity Impact Statement Act on Friday in the...
Steve Ahlquist
Mar 27, 20234 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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Bricks With Homophobic Anti-Leftist Messages Shatter Red Ink’s Windows
A year after neo-Nazis stormed Red Ink trying to stop an annual celebration of The Communist Manifesto, bricks were thrown through and...
Alex Morash
Mar 6, 20235 min read
1,075 views


Socialists, Antifa, and a Leftist Militia Defend Drag Story Time In Fall River
Options Magazine visited a defensive action to protect children and Queer people from extremists attempting to disrupt Drag Story Time at...
Alex Morash
Jan 23, 20236 min read
3,534 views


Rest in Peace, TC Rogers
We are deeply saddened to share the news that our dear friend, TC Rogers, passed away on January 13, way too soon. Rogers gave so much to...
Jen Stevens
Jan 20, 20231 min read
559 views


Providence Vibes: The New Year's Edition
Providence Vibes, an Options podcast is out with episode five, The New Year's Edition. In the fifth episode of Providence Vibes: The New...
Providence VIbes
Jan 14, 20231 min read
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