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David Cicilline: “Our community is scared, terrified that we'll be attacked going to the doctor, scared that we'll be attacked going to…”

On the recordDecember 13, 2022
Our community is scared, terrified that we'll be attacked going to the doctor, scared that we'll be attacked going to nightclubs, scared that we'll be attacked simply for living as our authentic selves.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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David Cicilline highlights the fear within the LGBTQ+ community due to violence.

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