Activism

Premiere of RI Spa Sex-Industry Documentary

Sunday night will be the first showing of a documentary about Rhode Island’s notorious sex industry. “Happy Endings?” follows the life of “Heather” over three years as she works in a massage parlor, while the Rhode Island legislators debate over the “loophole” in a law that allows prostitution behind closed doors. Happy Endings? will also …

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The Other Campaign

We’re one week out from the Nov. 4 election and the polls are tightening. What once seemed like a sure thing, now looks in danger of slipping away. FiveThirtyEight.com is calling it a “toss-up.” I’m talking about California’s Proposition 8, a measure that would amend their state constitution and abolish over 11,000 same-sex marriages in …

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“Move to Stop AIDS” Dance-A-Thon!

Join YUGA in our second annual Move to Stop AIDS Dance-A-Thon! We are raising awareness about the fact that there are 40 million people in this world living with HIV/AIDS and millions more affected by it. Friday, November 30th, 2007 Firehouse 13 41 Central Street Providence, RI 02907 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM There will …

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Buy Nothing Day Coat Exchange

10th Annual BUY NOTHING DAY WINTER COAT EXCHANGE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 10AM-2PM STATE HOUSE LAWN Rain/snow site: St. Patrick’s School, 244 Smith St. Pawtucket Location: 175 Main St, Rain or shine In Newport: St Paul’s Church, 12 Marlborough St.; in Wakefield: St. Francis Church, 114 High St. If you need a winter coat, please come …

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