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Marriage Equality RI

Civil Society, Civil Marriage, Civil Rights

About Me

MERI is a grassroots movement that seeks legal recognition of same-sex couples through civil marriage in Rhode Island. MERI believes that a civil society guarantees to all of its citizens certain civil rights; civil marriage is one of these fundamental rights. Each and every adult in Rhode Island - regardless of socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation - deserves the opportunity to attain the legal protections and safeguards gained through civil marriage.For more information please visit us at: www.marriageequalityri.org

My Interests

To communicate directly with a representative from MERI: [email protected]

I'd like to meet:

People who support equal rights. MyGen Profile Generator

Music:

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Movies:

Marriage Equality Rally 2007



A short view of the marriage equality rally at the state house in Providence, RI in Feb. 2007 Compliments of outonline.net

Television:

Tell your Representatives to Support Equality!! Email your state Senator and Representative to let them know that you support equal marriage for same sex couples, and they should too. Click here: Platform

Books:

Straightforward: How to Mobilize Heterosexual Support for Gay Rights - it’s filled with great tips for heterosexual and non-queer allies to engage in conversations and actions to promote rights for LGBTQ communities. One of the most interesting components is a Vacation Pledge for Equal Marriage, where supporters promise to spend their vacation dollars in the first state to legalize marriage for same-sex couples through legislation or voter referendum - a great way to demonstrate broad support for equality and mobilize dollars to reward the state for democratic action for equality. Click here for more info: Vacation in Support of Equality

Heroes:

Every penny of your donation supports bringing marriage equality to Rhode Island. You can donate to MERI by check or or thru our secure Get Active Center. Donation checks should be made out to: Donation Marriage Equality Rhode Island Send to: Marriage Equality RI c/o Ocean State Action 99 Bald Hill Road Cranston, RI 02920. Tel: (401) 463-5368 Note: Due to the nature of MERI's work, donations are not tax deductible. Get Active Center You can also make donations through our Get Active Center. Click Here:“Make A Donation”
If you have questions, please contact: [email protected]

My Blog

NEW blogs meri.org page ..

Newport Daily News Column Joe Baker of the Newport Daily News posted this column some time last week. As folks have said they've had a hard time finding it I'm posting here in its entirety. H/t...
Posted by Marriage Equality RI on Wed, 23 May 2007 09:31:00 PST

Brushing off that Testimony

We don't have dates for the marriage hearings yet, but they come up quickly, so now is a good time to start thinking about your testimony. We will be having hearings in both the House and the Senate, ...
Posted by Marriage Equality RI on Mon, 26 Mar 2007 10:53:00 PST

Dont Believe Everything You Read&

A recent article went out on the AP wire, saying that Rhode Island has switched tactics in our marriage fight. NOT TRUE. We are continuing to push for equal marriage, but we know that this Governor w...
Posted by Marriage Equality RI on Wed, 21 Mar 2007 06:09:00 PST

Dont Let the RI Legislature Take Away Rights!

In the last few years, hundreds of Rhode Island same-sex couples have married in Massachusetts, Canada, and beyond. Right now, these legally married same-sex couples have access to hundreds of rights ...
Posted by Marriage Equality RI on Fri, 16 Mar 2007 09:39:00 PST

Telling Real Stories

I've seen a couple of great sources for personal stories about folks taking action on marriage equality for same-sex couples. The first is called "10 Couples", a joint project of the ACLU and Public I...
Posted by Marriage Equality RI on Fri, 16 Mar 2007 09:38:00 PST

Gen. Pace Not Down with Military Gays

In an interview in yesterday's Chicago Tribune, General Peter Pace, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said that homosexuality is immoral and gays should not be allowed to serve openly in the...
Posted by Marriage Equality RI on Fri, 16 Mar 2007 09:35:00 PST

Religious Leaders support Equality

People often cite religious opposition to equal marriage as a sign that all people of faith oppose marriage rights for same-sex couples. In fact there are many denominations, and many individual fait...
Posted by Marriage Equality RI on Tue, 13 Mar 2007 06:05:00 PST

Legislative Crib Sheet

  I've been asked by a few people to give an overview of how this whole legislative things works, and how many hearings we think we're having, so people can plan. We'll keep you posted as best as...
Posted by Marriage Equality RI on Thu, 08 Mar 2007 09:21:00 PST

Nadine Smiths Brutal Arrest

Nadine Smith, the Executive Director of Equality Florida and a renowned civil rights leader, was arrested during a heated hearing before the Largo City Commission in Florida, during which the commiss...
Posted by Marriage Equality RI on Thu, 08 Mar 2007 09:17:00 PST

Good News

 Good News!!   MERI Applauds RI Attorney General for Strong Statement Recognizing Same-Sex Marriages   In response to a request from the state's Commissioner of the Rhode Island Board o...
Posted by Marriage Equality RI on Tue, 27 Feb 2007 09:21:00 PST