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Statement from MERI on census figures showing growth in RI same-sex households
PROVIDENCE - Marriage Equality Rhode Island Campaign Director Ray Sullivan issued the following statement today regarding a report in The Providence Journal detailing growth in same-sex households:
“No one wants to be treated like a second-class citizen, so it’s no surprise that Rhode Island ranks near the bottom of New England states where same-sex couples choose to live. The recently released US Census data reflects an important trend that elected leaders can no longer ignore.
A majority of Rhode Islanders believe that gay and lesbian couples in loving, committed relationships deserve equal rights, recognition and protection under the law. With the 2012 election just around the corner, the members of the General Assembly would do themselves well to recognize that.”
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