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MERI - Welcome to the photo Albums for Marriage Equality Rhode Island. Ordering information can be found at the end of any album.  All of the photos in each album are displayed in 4x6 or 4x4 (square) formats unless otherwise noted. If you wish to contact the photographer to make a comment, ask a question or place an order, you can use the email feature at the bottom of any album page. If there is a particular shot that you remember being taken that hasn't been included in an album, feel free to contact me and I will look through my files. Enjoy!!! Jack Hartwein-Sanchez JDHS Photos _ Date(s): October 3, 2006. 1 - 13 of 13 Total. Hidden

1. October Rally for Marriage  (October 17, 2009) - MERI's Rally for Marriage before the Legislatures' fall session. Photos by Drew Christhilf for JDHS Photos. _ 381 Visits 74 Images Shared Album 2. Rally for Marriage  (June 6, 2009) - Saturday, 6 June's Rally for Marriage at the Statehouse. Photos by Joe Krzak for JDHS Photos. _ 511 Visits 179 Images Shared Album 3. Prop 8 Rally  (May 26, 2009) - Marriage Equality Rhode Island in response to the California Supreme Court’s decision on Proposition 8, held a candle light rally Tuesday evening at Memorial Park across from the Court House in Providence.  Supporters were joined my news reporters, Mayor David Cicilline and State Rep. Frank Ferri, in expressing their hope for action in the Rhode Island Legislature. Photos by Drew Christhilf for JDHS Photos. _ 434 Visits 60 Images Shared Album 4. Sidebar Grill March 09 Lesbian Lounge  (February 20, 2009) - MERI's first "Lesbian Lounge" night was held in the back room of the Sidebar Grill. _ 434 Visits 24 Images Shared Album 5. Downcity's February 2009 Drag Brunch  (February 15, 2009) - In honor of Valentine's Day, the February Drag Brunch at Downcity Restaurant was a fundraiser for MERI. This month the ladies raised over $1000 in tips, which they donated to MERI. _ 1874 Visits 147 Images Shared Album 6. Statehouse Rally 2009  (February 12, 2009) - MERI held a news conference at 3 PM and then had a rally at 5 PM tied to other rallies in other states, all to be held 2 days prior to Valentine's Day. _ 685 Visits 161 Images Shared Album 7. No On 8 Protest  (November 15, 2008) - MERI hosted the Providence No On 8 / Stop The H8 ralley, as part of the national protest. _ 4055 Visits 142 Images Shared Album 8. MERI Celebration of CT  (November 14, 2008) - MERI hosted 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 at RISD. They were joined by two of the three couples who brought suit in Connecticut and after 8 long years WON !!! _ 3403 Visits 73 Images Shared Album 9. Jenn's Farewell  (July 31, 2008) - Friends and supporters gathered at the Trinity Tavern to wish Jenn Steinfield good luck as she leaves MERI for new challenges. _ 1587 Visits 19 Images Shared Album 10. Bartender of the Year  (June 6, 2008) - Sponsered by Divine Providence, the First Annual Bartender of the Year Contest was held at Club Gallery as a fundraiser for MERI. Congratulations to Kathy for being voted Bartender of the Year !!! _ 7710 Visits 172 Images Shared Album 11. Anniversary Celebration  (September 29, 2007) - One year on and we are getting married!  MERI Rallied to celebrate the one year anniversary of the Massachusetts Supreme Court decision granting RI residents the right to marry.  Bringing their licenses, their pictures and their families, couples from RI celebrated the right to marry. _ 20048 Visits 58 Images Shared Album 12. Valentine Rally  (February 14, 2007) - It was time for the annual ralley at the RI Statehouse for the cause of Marriage Equality. Go to EdgeProvidence.com for a great article on the rally. _ 8671 Visits 43 Images Shared Album 13. Celebration  (September 29, 2006) - The Celebration in Prospect Park upon the decision of the Mass. Court that Rhode Island residents can be married in Mass. _ 6530 Visits 85 Images Shared Album