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On the recordDecember 13, 2022
Despite the fact that LGBTQ+ people make up roughly seven percent of the population, 20 percent, or more than one in five reported hate crimes last year were motivated by sexual orientation or gender identity bias.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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David Cicilline presents statistics on hate crimes against LGBTQ+ individuals.

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