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David Cicilline: “No one should have to fear violence because of who they are or who their family members are, but this violence is not…”

On the recordDecember 13, 2022
No one should have to fear violence because of who they are or who their family members are, but this violence is not happening in a vacuum.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Cicilline emphasizes the ongoing violence against LGBTQ+ individuals and its political context.

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