Rhode Island is the smallest state by area, and it is also the state with the
longest official name. Rhode Island is nicknamed “Little Rhody” traditionally but the state
officially adopted the nickname “The Ocean State”. The capital of Rhode Island is Providence.
Health services are Rhode Islands largest industry. Rhode Island is the only state to still
celebrate Victory over Japan day.
There are 39 cities and towns in Rhode Island. The cities are Providence, East Providence,
Newport, Warwick, Cranston, Central Falls, Pawtucket and Woonsocket.
Rhode Island Gay Issues:
Domestic Violence
Has domestic violence laws that are gender neutral
and include household members and dating partners
Sodomy Laws
Has no sodomy laws.
Second-Parent Adoption For Gays And Lesbians
Trial courts have granted second-parent adoptions
Sexually Oriented Hate Crimes
Has hate crime laws that include crimes based in
sexual orientation or gender identity
State Nondiscrimination Laws
2004 - Laws banning discrimination based on sexual
orientation and gender identity
Some Rhode Island Cities:
Barrington - Bristol - Charleston - Cranston - East Greenwich - Newport
Portsmouth - Providence - South Kingstown - Warren - Woonsocket |
