Debate over LGBTQ rights in the Methodist Church moved to the pulpits in New England over the weekend.
Sofia Rudin
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American Methodists Predict Church Split As Leaders Reaffirm Ban on LGBTQ Clergy, Same Sex-Marriages
Methodist leaders from around the world this week voted to reaffirm the church’s opposition to same-sex marriage and gay clergy. Many American Methodists, including the New England Conference, had already moved to make their churches more inclusive of LGBTQ pastors and members. New England Conference leader Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar commented in a statement: “My prayers continue […]
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RI Lobbyists Call For Asset Forfeiture Reform Following US Supreme Court Ruling
Political groups in Rhode Island say a recent Supreme Court decision could breathe new life into attempts to limit how the state can seize property. The court ruled Wednesday that the Eighth Amendment ban on excessive fines applies to states and cities.
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Strike Averted: Union, Heath Center Reach Deal To Raise Wages
Health care workers reached a tentative agreement for higher wages with management at Blackstone Valley Community Health Care, a network of clinics in Pawtucket and Central Falls.
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RI Activists Join ICE Detainees Protesting Jail Conditions
Activist groups in Rhode Island have started a phone campaign in solidarity with Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees protesting conditions in a Boston jail.
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Southcoast Hospitals Start Opioid Addiction Treatment From Emergency Rooms
In the ongoing fight against opioid addiction and overdose, three emergency departments in Southeastern Massachusetts are moving on a state directive to get more patients into drug treatment programs.
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This Tax Season, Expect Smaller Refunds, More Time On Hold
Many people can expect a smaller tax return this year, thanks to changes to the Internal Revenue Service withholding structure. Rhode Island tax agent Robert Haskell said for many, the IRS cut the amount they’re taking out of paychecks up front. “You know, your refund, while it might be smaller than years past, you were […]
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Exhibit: Three Centuries Of Black Activism In RI
In an exhibit opening this week, historical groups in Rhode Island present a history of African-American activism in the state stretching from 1652 to 1978.
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New Bedford To Receive 87% Increase In Gang Violence Prevention Funding
Massachusetts is increasing state funding for cities to prevent gang violence, raising the total amount of money awarded from $6 million to $8 million.
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Food Co-op Prepares To Open In Providence
A community-owned food co-op is one step closer to opening on Providence’s west side, a neighborhood without easy access to a grocery store.