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Urgent Action Needed

The Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday May 2nd to consider homosexual-marriage, same-sex divorce, and the limiting of religious liberties. The hearing will be held on Wednesday May 2nd at approximately 4:30 PM in State … Continue reading

Chris Plante and Tony Perkins in Studio with Dan York

Click here to listen to a recent interview with NOM’s Chris Plante, as reported on WPRO News Radio: Tony Perkins (President of the Family and Research) and Chris Plante (National Organization for Marriage) in studio about the values bus tour … Continue reading

Urge Senator Reed to Support DOMA!

Senator Jack Reed needs to hear from you today. Urge him to support marriage and the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and resist the pressure to repeal this crucial law. Senator Reed recently said when asked if he would support … Continue reading

RI Catholic Editorial: A Time for People of Faith to Fight for Freedom

From the editors of the Rhode Island Catholic: In their shouts for tolerance, the advocates for homosexual marriage neglect to include tolerance for people and institutions of religious faith. Sadly, in many states politicians -including some who call themselves Catholic- … Continue reading

NOM-RI Will Push Legislature to Define Marriage Next Year

In the Associated Press: The National Organization for Marriage-Rhode Island will urge lawmakers next year to specifically outlaw gay marriage by defining it legally as being between a man and a woman, according to executive director Chris Plante. “Then we … Continue reading

Bishop Tobin’s Statement Warns Catholics Cannot Join Civil Unions

In a Catholic Culture summary: Bishop Thomas Tobin of Providence has issued a strong statement lamenting the passage of legislation allowing for civil unions in Rhode Island, and warned Catholics that they cannot be involved in such unions. The legal acceptance … Continue reading

NOM-RI: Passage of Same-Sex Civil Unions Bill in Rhode Island A Disappointing and Dangerous Day for Marriage

“This is a disappointing and dangerous day for marriage in Rhode Island.  The passage of Civil Unions presents a clear threat to the definition of marriage and the religious liberties of tens of thousands of Rhode Islanders,” declared Chris Plante, … Continue reading

Civil Unions: It’s Not Too Late to Make Your Voice Heard

It’s not too late to make your voice heard on the Civil Unions bill.  Send emails to the Committee and Senate Leadership right now by using this easy link.  Tell them to vote “No” on HB 6103 AND to support … Continue reading

Gay Activists Urge Governor Chafee to Veto CU Bill if it has Religious Liberties Language

ProJo reportson gay activists once again refusing to allow religious liberty language: Calling a bill that would legalize same-sex civil unions “onerous and discriminatory,” more than a half-dozen gay advocacy groups called on Governor Chafee Tuesday to veto the legislation … Continue reading

Urgent Action Needed: Urge Senate Leadership and the Judiciary Committee to Stop HB 6103

It is crucial that you make your voice heard in the Rhode Island Senate (again) opposing House Bill 6103.   Please take the time today to send tailored messages to Senate Leadership and members of the Judiciary Committee by following this … Continue reading

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