Openly gay R.I. Democrat championed LGBTQ issues
Little District Books located in Barracks Row
Advocacy organizations have welcomed arrests
Democrat-controlled state Senate this month approved Ebbin proposal
Russia released Phoenix Mercury star in December in prisoner swap
Volunteers blocked far-right group members from entering bookstore
Friday marks a year since Russia launched its war against country
Carter Center made announcement on Saturday
Mahsa Amini died in police custody last September
White House condemned effort in exclusive statement to the Blade
