Sparks fly at same-sex marriage discussion
An hour before the panel, the R.I. Senate Judiciary Committee voted in favor of same-sex marriage.
Topic: Same-sex marriage
Committee to vote on same-sex marriage
The R.I. Senate Judiciary Committee’s decision will determine whether the bill goes to a Senate vote.
U. student support for legalization eclipses R.I.’s
The campus consensus is in favor of same-sex marriage, but Rhode Island is more divided.
R.I. same-sex marriage faces final battle in Senate
Chafee ’75 P’14 has promised to approve the same-sex marriage bill if it makes it to his desk.
Campus groups urge legislators to act
The Brown Democrats, the Queer Alliance and other groups are phone banking for equality.
R.I. same-sex marriage debate spans 20 years
A bill currently in the Rhode Island Senate is the culmination of a long discussion on marriage.
Opponents of legislation feel ‘ostracized’ on campus
Students said those who do not support same-sex marriage may fear judgment from peers.
Poll: Vast majority supports R.I. legalizing same-sex marriage
Female students support the measure by 14 percentage points more than do male students.
Senate will vote on same-sex marriage in April
Teresa Paiva Weed, senate president, is ‘confident’ a vote will occur this month
Poll results shed light on U. affairs and student life
Undergrads responded to questions about Paxson, alcohol, same-sex marriage and religion.
