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RHODE ISLAND GOVERNOR VETOS TRANSGENDER PROTECTIONS
On 23 June, Rhode Island Governor Don Carcieri vetoed legislation which would have protected transpeople from harassment and violence. Carcieri vetoed House Bill 7044/Senate Bill 2055 on the grounds that the hate crime statues of Rhode Island already covered "motivated by racial, religious, sexual orientation, gender or disability prejudice," so why cover anyone else like the transpeople?
More at http://lezgetreal.com/2010/06/rhode-island-governor-vetos-transgender-protections/ Full Story. [6/30/10]
R.I. MARRIAGE ACTIVISTS LOOK TO 2011
With the current legislative session winding down, Rhode Island's marriage activists are looking to 2011 as the year nuptials for same-sex couples could become a reality in the Ocean State. > Full Story. [6/2/10]
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