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- 1 2 Fitzpatrick, Edward (March 24, 2022). "Rhode Island Queer PAC blasts local version of 'Don't Say Gay' bill". The Boston Globe . Retrieved October 29, 2023.
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- ↑ Muñoz, Carlos R. (March 3, 2021). "Son of Rhode Island Senator Elaine Morgan charged with sexual assault on a minor". The Boston Globe . Retrieved October 29, 2023.