Our Work
For the past six years, we’ve been working on behalf of all fair-minded Rhode Islanders — and will continue to do so — in order to make marriage equality a reality in the Ocean State.
our mission
Marriage Equality Rhode Island (MERI) is the only organization in Rhode Island whose mission is solely to achieve LGBTQI equality through policy change. Go »
history of success
MERI was formed in 2003 to assist in the efforts of Rhode Island Alliance for Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights. In 2004 MERI became the lead organization in the fight for equal marriage in Rhode Island. Go »
our path
While the legislative process can be frustrating in the slowness of its forward momentum, RI has achieved legislatively what few other states have. Go »
our plan
Most prospective candidates with statewide electability support are neutral on marriage equality. MERI will work in five main areas to ensure that our next governor will sign a marriage bill into law. Go »
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Join us at your STATE HOUSE for a MARRIAGE EQUALITY RALLY Wednesday, March 3rd, 4p
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