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Divorce Bill Hearing ~ May 4th

posted by Kathy Kushnir

on Monday, May 03, 2010 at 7:41 am

The House divorce bill, H7990, will be heard on:

Tuesday, May 4, at the rise (5p ‘ish)
House Judiciary Committee
House Lounge, 2nd floor

If you have a personal story about not having access to the Rhode Island court system to be able to file for divorce, please consider testifying.

You can also submit your testimony in writing to the committee members.

Questions?  Call 941-2727

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HEARING POSTPONED: Tues, March 2nd, Define marriage as one man and one woman.

posted by Kathy Kushnir

on Monday, March 01, 2010 at 3:02 pm

HB 7288 was just POSTPONED AT SPONSOR’S REQUEST.  The bill WILL NOT be heard on March 2nd. 

HEARING POSTED:

Constitutional amendment to define marriage as one man and one woman.

HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - HB 7288

TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2010

At the rise (4:30/5p)

House Lounge, 2nd floor

 

HB 7288 - To Approve and Publish and Submit to the Electors a Proposition of Amendments to the Constitution of the State (Marriage)

Sponsors: Brien, Azzinaro, Menard, Savage and Palumbo

Joint Resolution to submit to electors an amendment to the constitution to define marriage in Rhode Island as a lawful union between one man and one woman.
http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/BillText10/HouseText10/H7288.pdf

To offer testimony on this anti-marriage bill, please arrive at the State House by 4p and go to the House Lounge on the 2nd floor.  You will need to sign-up to testify against (con) this legislation.

As always, we thank you for your support.

 

Please remember to RETURN to the State House at 4p on Wednesday, March 3rd, for the big Rally FOR Marriage Equality:

BE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HISTORY!  Honoring and Protecting ALL Rhode Island Families.

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posted by MERI Webmaster

on Friday, July 02, 2010 at 11:01 am

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GET ON BOARD - MERI Announces Launch of Call For MERI

posted by Kathy Kushnir

on Tuesday, June 01, 2010 at 3:48 pm

It’s here.

CallForMERI.org.

Starting TODAY, YOU can get on board with MERI and make marriage equality happen in Rhode Island.

Until marriage equality becomes a reality in our state, Rhode Island legislators need to hear from their constituents every day until they commit to vote for the marriage equality bills before the General Assembly.

That means, you, me, the guy across the street, the woman in the cubicle next to you, your butcher, your dentist – everyone – needs to pick up the phone TODAY and bring equality to our state.

Through CallforMERI.org, you - from the comfort of your home - can contact marriage equality supporters across the state and urge them to immediately call their legislators and let their voices be heard. 

MERI is operating at full speed in the Ocean State.  Momentum is compounding daily.  Rhode Island families cannot wait another day for their legislators to get on the right side of this issue and stand up for all Rhode Island families.  Legislators must be responsive to their constituents.  And with the launch of CallforMERI.org and YOUR help, more and more Rhode Islanders will have the opportunity to hold their elected officials responsible.

Sign up today!  Join the fight for equality in Rhode Island.  Make 5 calls or 50 calls!  Everyone and every call counts!  Don’t sit by on the sidelines – do YOUR part to make history happen in Rhode Island!

Log on, register and JOIN US.

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Join MERI for Lobby Day at the State House ~ March 24th

posted by Kathy Kushnir

on Friday, March 19, 2010 at 11:55 am

Join us Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at the State House for MERI Lobby Day

Be there to meet your legislators and hand-deliver to them a copy of the brand new video “Valuing All Families: Marriage Equality in Rhode Island,” featuring five Rhode Island couples who exemplify the best of marriage: love and commitment, in sickness and in health, for better and for worse.  This video tells a poignant story that our state legislators need to hear.

We would like each legislator to receive the video in hand from a constituent. 

Please meet us promptly at 3p on the 2nd floor of the State House outside the House and Senate Chambers to receive the video and meet your legislators. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 401-941-2727.

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Valuing All Families:  Marriage Equality in Rhode Island

posted by Kathy Kushnir

on Monday, March 15, 2010 at 1:13 pm

These couples exemplify the best of marriage: love and commitment, in sickness and in health, for better and for worse.
After hearing their stories, you just can’t deny that they understand marriage, and deserve marriage equality.

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Join us at your STATE HOUSE for a MARRIAGE EQUALITY RALLY Wednesday, March 3rd, 4p

posted by Kathy Kushnir

on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 12:31 pm

BE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HISTORY!

Honoring and Protecting ALL Rhode Island Families

What: Rally for Marriage Equality    
                                 
When: Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Where: RI State House Rotunda, Providence

Time: 4pm

Will YOUR next Governor sign marriage equality into law?

Raise YOUR voice with the candidates for Governor to call the Rhode Island legislature to action.

Bring YOUR family, grab your signs and join state leaders in demanding full equality for ALL Rhode Island families.

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MARRIAGE EQUALITY RHODE ISLAND APPLAUDS THE LEGISLATURE FOR AFFIRMING EQUAL RIGHTS

posted by Kathy Kushnir

on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 at 7:40 pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    
January 5, 2010

For more information, contact:
Kathy J. Kushnir, Executive Director
Marriage Equality RI, 401.941.2727

MARRIAGE EQUALITY RHODE ISLAND APPLAUDS THE LEGISLATURE FOR AFFIRMING EQUAL RIGHTS

Now is the time for the General Assembly to embrace full equality for same-sex couples by passing civil marriage legislation this year, unafraid of another gubernatorial veto.

“On behalf of the board and tens of thousands of statewide supporters of equal civil marriage rights, we are thrilled that the legislature overrode the governor’s mean-spirited veto of the funeral arrangements legislation and restored some measure of dignity and respect to LGBT Rhode Islanders,” said Kathy J. Kushnir, executive director of Marriage Equality Rhode Island.

“Now, at the worst time of their lives, people won’t have to fight simply to lay their loved ones to rest.  We urge the legislature to embrace full equality for all Rhode Islanders by passing marriage equality legislation this year, unafraid of another gubernatorial veto.  It’s what our citizens need and deserve,” Kushnir added.

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NY Senate Defeats Marriage Bill

posted by Kathy Kushnir

on Wednesday, December 02, 2009 at 4:00 pm

The NY Senate just voted 24 (yes) to 38 (no) to defeat the marriage equality bill. 

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Join the Protest of the Funeral Bill Veto

posted by Kathy Kushnir

on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 2:45 pm

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. 

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