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Updates, news, action alerts and events from Marriage Equality Rhode Island.
PEAC Coalition Meeting, December 8, 7p.m.
The Providence Equality Action Committee (PEAC) will meet on Tuesday, December 8th, at 7p.m., at Bell Street Chapel, 5 Bell Street, Providence.
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PEAC Coalition Meeting, November 24, 7p.m.
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The Providence Equality Action Committee (PEAC) will meet on Tuesday, November 24th, at 7p.m., at Bell Street Chapel, 5 Bell Street, Providence.
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Join the Protest of the Funeral Bill Veto
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Please join like-minded citizens of Rhode Island for a vigil for the Funeral Rights bill that was vetoed by Governor Carcieri. The vigil will take place at the Rhode Island State House on Thursday, November 19th, 2009, at 7:30PM. This is a mourning service, so please wear black to send a clear message to the Governor that his veto of this bill was not acceptable.
PEAC Coalition Meeting
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The Providence Equality Action Committee (PEAC) will meet on Tuesday, November 17th, at 7p.m., at Bell Street Chapel, 5 Bell Street, Providence.
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No Sideways at the Sidebar in November or December
We will NOT be holding our monthly Sideways at the Sidebar event in November or December.
Check back in January for further information.
Lots of fun in the works here at MERI ~ visit often to find out the latest.
LET’S GET TO WORK ~ Base building meeting Nov. 10th
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We know that the Maine news was hard to hear, but don’t despair. We are going to win here.
Working on the streets of Maine all day Tuesday taught us valuable lessons. Now we are home and continuing our smart, solid plan of moving our legislature to do the right thing for all Rhode Islanders.
JOIN US on Tuesday, November 10th, at 6:30p, at MERI headquarters: 17 Gordon Ave., Suite 205, Providence.
Our momentum in Rhode Island is strong and gaining speed. Now is the perfect time to get on board and be part of the history-making team that makes equality the law in our state. With your help, your commitment, we will get there. We have a place just for you.
We will win. The people we love and respect and don’t even know are depending on us.
See you on Tuesday. Questions? Call: 941-2727.
We’re not roommates or just hanging out. She is my longtime partner. Marriage legitimizes a relationship in a way that a piece of paper or going to an attorney doesn’t.“
—Portland, Ore., resident Becky Blumer, on the importance of marriage, as quoted by The Oregonian
Catie Curtis at Local 121 - November 11, 8pm
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Join MERI supporters for a fabulous night of song with
nationally acclaimed singer-songwriter
CATIE CURTIS
On: Wednesday, November 11th, 8pm
At: Local 121, 121 Washington Street in Providence
Tickets are only $25 each and can be purchased at the door.
Questions? Please call (401) 941-2727 during business hours.
Thanks for your support of marriage equality!
Free to Be: The Freedom Files on Marriage Equality, Oct. 28th
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The UUCSC is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the RI ACLU by hosting a film and discussion presentation of the series: The Freedom Files.
The 30-minute film on the freedom to marry will be followed by discussion on Wednesday, October 28th, at 7p.m. Three couples who are part of a lawsuit in Maryland take their fight for civil liberties to the public arena, seeking to change a system that unfairly harms same-sex couples and their families. MERI will lead the discussion following the film.
Join us at: Unitarian Universalist Church of South County, Lily Pads Professional Center, 27 North Road, Peace Dale.
PEAC Coalition Meeting, October 27, 7p.m.
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The Providence Equality Action Committee (PEAC) will meet on Tuesday, October 27th, at 7p.m., at Bell Street Chapel, 5 Bell Street, Providence.
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Help Protect Maine Equality
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YOU can help Maine protect marriage equality.
There is nothing more important today, for Maine, and for equality in Rhode Island, than winning the Maine election on November 3rd for equality.
GET INVOLVED your way:
1. On November 3rd, buses will be leaving at 8a.m. sharp from the Massachusetts State House at Beacon and Park Streets in Boston. They will return after 11p.m. To make a reservation on the bus, go to MassEquality.
2. Take a short trip to make history: spend this weekend (Oct.31/Nov.1) in Maine, drive or rideshare. If you can work at least two volunteer shifts, Maine Equality can give you a FREE place to stay in a local hotel. Visit Drive for Equality to sign up.
3. Need to stay home, but you’ve got to do SOMETHING?? Join Call for Equality, a virtual phone bank program, and help contact voters from your home. All you need is a phone and an internet connection to make a difference.
You can help Maine get-out-the-vote and WIN marriage equality at the ballot box. We can win if we have enough volunteers to turn out all our voters.
Equality knows no borders. JOIN your Maine neighbors in making equality the law, then come home and DO IT HERE. We thank you all.
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Date: December 8, 2009
Location: Bell Street Chapel, 5 Bell Street, Providence