In Providence
Engaged: Barney Frank and Longtime Boyfriend Jim Ready
Democratic Mass. Rep. Barney Frank’s spokesman recently announced that he plans to marry his longtime boyfriend, Jim Ready, in Massachusetts.
Raimondo Urged to Return Conservative Group’s Award
A number of progressive and LGBT groups have urged State Treasurer Gina Raimondo to return an award she received from the conservative Manhattan Institute earlier this month because of what they describe as organizational homophobia.
Hungary Passes Anti-Gay Law
Despite receiving criticism from human rights groups, Hungary’s officials recently passed a law that promotes the "traditional family" and can threaten the country’s gay rights.
Artist Designs Gay-Friendly Wedding-Themed Canadian Coin
Canada’s Royal Mint called upon Toronto-based artist Gary Taxali to design six coins for the country, and one of the quarters is a genderless-wedding themed, celebrating same-sex marriage.
In Providence
Take Me Out
"Take Me Out," the award-winning play about a ball player’s coming out, now at 2nd Story Theatre, is a grand slam of superb writing, stellar performances, and keen direction.
Festen
Tempers flare after secrets are revealed during a birthday celebration in Gamm Theatre’s impressive production of the captivating family drama, "Festen."
Camptown Ladies
Mari SanGiovanni’s, "Camptown Ladies," answers the question, "What do you get when you give a New England campground to a boisterous, hugely gay Italian family?"
Gay Marriage Returns to the Political Spotlight
With a flurry of coast-to-coast developments this week, same-sex marriage is back in the political spotlight and likely to remain there through Election Day as a half-dozen states face potentially wrenching votes on the issue.
Oscar nominations :: Can ’Hugo’ top the ’The Artist’?
It looks like a race between "Hugo" and "The Artist" for Best Picture this year.
