Article Photos: Smallest state is big battleground on gay marriage



  Demonstrators display placards and shout slogans as they voice their opposition 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)

Demonstrators display placards and shout slogans as they voice their opposition 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)