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A Brown University poll in February found that freshman Congressman David Cicilline (D-R.I.) has a dismal 15 percent approval rating. In spite of a tough re-election campaign, LGBT organizations and some of Cicilline’s constituents continue to back him.

Founded in 1991, the Victory Fund continues to work tirelessly to ensure that LGBT Americans have a seat at the table in the halls of power on Capitol Hill and around the country.

More than 250 people turned out for the 26th annual Walk for Life in downtown Providence on Sunday, Oct. 2.

Gay Congressman-elect David Cicilline’s election was among the myriad of LGBT-specific stories that made headlines in Rhode Island in 2010.

Congressman Barney Frank [D-Mass.] and Marriage Equality Rhode Island founding member Jenn Steinfeld were among those honored at Equity Action’s annual awards ceremony in Providence on Wednesday, Nov. 10.

Providence Mayor David Cicilline will become the fourth openly gay person on Capitol Hill after he defeated state Rep. John Loughlin in his bid to succeed Congressman Patrick Kennedy.

Following gay Providence Mayor David Cicilline’s victory in their state’s First Congressional District’s Democratic primary on Tuesday, Sept. 14, LGBT Rhode Islanders discuss the fact the 49-year-old former attorney could join the handful of other out legislators on Capitol Hill.

Providence [R.I.] Mayor David Cicilline has won the Democratic primary to succeed Rep. Patrick Kennedy in Congress.

Some LGBT Rhode Islanders have criticized gay Providence Mayor David Cicilline as he seeks to succeed Congressman Patrick Kennedy on Capitol Hill.

David Cicilline talks with EDGE about his campaign to succeed Congressman Patrick Kennedy on Capitol Hill, his accomplishments as mayor of Providence and the the issues his potential constituents continue to face.