Saving Marriage Review in the Projo

Pro gay-marriage film extraordinary, yet bittersweet
By Michael Janusonis

Tomorrow night’s screening at the Rhode Island School of Design Auditorium of the documentary, Saving Marriage, about the struggle to allow gays and lesbians to marry in Massachusetts, was designed to celebrate the recent ruling by the Connecticut Supreme Court to allow gay marriages in that state.

But it may turn out to be a bittersweet event for organizers, the Marriage Equality Rhode Island Education Fund, which hopes to bring gay marriage to the Ocean State. For on Nov. 4, voters in California passed Proposition 8, which defines marriage as the union of a man and a woman, by a 52-percent margin. The passage of Proposition 8 ended gay marriages which had been performed in California, following a court decision there, after only several months.

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Save the Date: Saying “I Do!” on Nov. 14th

Saying “I Do!”

Celebrate the Victory Next Door;
Forge Ahead for Marriage Equality in Rhode Island

On Friday November 14 at the RISD Auditorium in Providence, Rhode Island, the Marriage Equality Rhode Island Education Fund (MERIEF) will host a celebration of the recent landmark decision in Connecticut allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry featuring the Rhode Island premiere of the newly released documentary, Saving Marriage.

The movie premier will be free and open to the public; donations welcome.
Doors open at 7:30pm.

RSVP on Facebook at the Saying “I Do” Invite Page
Help us get the word out by posting flyers in your neighborhood.

For a limited number of advance donations of $25 or more per person you will receive reserved “I Do!” seating; tickets to a pre-show reception from 6:30-7:30p with GLAD, Love Makes A Family and key participants in the CT decision; a chance to win a pair of Orchestra tickets to see the new Adam Bock comedy, “The Receptionist” at Trinity Rep Theatre on January 11, 2009; hors’doeuvres, and a champagne toast.

To reserve “I Do” tickets contact Susan MacNeil at 401-463-5368, x339 or via Email

Trailer for Saving Marriage:

Protests and vigils in California

Marriage Equality Rhode Island is shocked that voters in California, Arizona, Florida and Arkansas decided to deny rights to their fellow gay and lesbian citizens.

The passage of Prop 8 in California resulted in protests and vigils throughout that state. We support those in California who are continuing to take a stand for their rights and we are ready to raise our voices here in Rhode Island.

Join us at Say “I Do” on Friday, Nov. 14 to learn how to reinvigorate the fight here.

In West Hollywood:

In San Francisco:

Hat tip to Good As You, who has more videos.

Join Us in Saying “I Do!” on Nov. 14th

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