Article Photos: Smallest state is big battleground on gay marriage



  A demonstrator displays a placard and gestures as he joins with others opposed to same-sex marriage during a rally at the Statehouse, in Providence, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. The Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee began hearing testimony from supporters and opponents of same-sex marriage Tuesday. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

A demonstrator displays a placard and gestures as he joins with others opposed to same-sex marriage during a rally at the Statehouse, in Providence, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. The Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee began hearing testimony from supporters and opponents of same-sex marriage Tuesday. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)