There are many reasons why marriage equality is important for Rhode Island. Check out the fact sheets provided to us by GLAD. MERI thanks GLAD for its time and effort to help bring about marriage equality in RI!

The following fact sheets are in PDF - feel free to download and distribute them to people you know!

Equal Marriage Facts

Why Civil Unions Don't Add Up

Hundreds of Rhode Island Laws Relate to Marriage

Economic Benefits of Marriage for Society

Equal Marriage and the Political Environment

Religion and Marriage


Other Resources about marriage:

For information about RI laws affected by marriage:
Hundreds of Rhode Island Laws Relate to Marriage

US General Accounting Office Letter on the 1049 federal rights and responsibilities denied to same-gender couples.

If you have legal questions:
Call GLAD (Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders) at 1-800-455-GLAD or website: http://www.glad.org