David Cicilline · [email protected]

April 19, 2022 at 3:46 PM

Now more than ever, we must pass the Equality Act.

Friends, We’re seeing a troubling push nationwide to roll back the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans. Extremist Republican politicians are pushing blatantly homophobic conspiracies in order to score political points. This is unacceptable. ADD YOUR NAME: SUPPORT THE EQUALITY ACT It’s …

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  David Cicilline · [email protected]

April 16, 2022 at 3:32 PM

Time for reflection and renewal

Friends, As we celebrate the holiday weekend, I want to reach out and wish you a peaceful time of personal reflection and inspiration. As for me, I’m inspired by all of you. With everything going on in the world, it’s easy to feel hopeless and retreat into ourselves. But you have …

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  David Cicilline · [email protected]

April 15, 2022 at 3:42 PM

checking in about big tech

Just wanted to make sure you saw the email from my team about the wool big tech is trying to pull over everyone’s eyes. Hi friends, Just wanted to make sure you saw the email below from my team about big tech. They’re engaged in some pretty outrageous business practices and seeking…

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  Team Cicilline · [email protected]

April 14, 2022 at 10:27 PM

Real monopoly is not a game

Big tech is one of the worst offenders in trying to stop competition and silence small businesses. Team – Competition is at the core of the American spirit. If a small business has a great idea, it should be able to compete with the big companies and let consumers decide what the b…

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  David Cicilline · [email protected]

April 8, 2022 at 12:01 AM

A historic moment for America!

I am so excited to celebrate the historic confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court! I am so excited to celebrate the historic confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court! The first Black woman on the Supreme Court. The first public defende…

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  David Cicilline (iPhone) · [email protected]

March 31, 2022 at 11:28 PM

FWD: RE: how are things looking?

Hi all, Thank you so much for your efforts to support my campaign. My team tells me we’re cutting it close on our end-of-quarter fundraising goal. Earlier this week, we established that we needed 805 contributions at our average rate of $12.43 in order to hit our $10,000 end-of-qua…

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  Cicilline Finance Team · [email protected]

March 31, 2022 at 2:52 PM

Our first 2022 end-of-quarter goal

All eyes will be on Democrats when we release our fundraising numbers in just a few days. Team, Today marks our first end-of-quarter fundraising deadline for 2022. In this critical midterm election year, Republicans are spinning a narrative that their victory at the polls is inevit…

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  Team Cicilline · [email protected]

March 21, 2022 at 6:22 PM

It’s profiteering, and it needs to stop

Corporate greed is putting everyday Americans through the wringer during an already difficult time. Friends,  Corporate greed is putting everyday Americans through the wringer during an already difficult time. Just take a look at oil companies. The price of a barrel of oil is now …

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  David Cicilline · [email protected]

March 20, 2022 at 2:54 PM

Making history

When Clay Aiken is elected to represent North Carolina, he will make history as the first openly gay member of Congress representing the South. Friends,  When I was elected as Mayor of Providence, I was the first openly gay elected mayor of a state capital in the country. Later whe…

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  David Cicilline · [email protected]

March 18, 2022 at 4:48 PM

It’s called a monopoly.

I’m not about to let tech giants like Amazon pull a fast one on us and use their power and resources to destroy competition. Friends,  I’ve been working for a long time trying to keep big tech from using their platforms to monopolize entire industries. So when I found out that Amaz…

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  David Cicilline · [email protected]

March 17, 2022 at 6:07 PM

reality check

Republicans are throwing every crazy idea they can think of at the wall right now, hoping something — anything — will stick. Friends,  I’ll get straight to the point: Republicans are throwing every crazy idea they can think of at the wall right now, hoping something — anything — wi…

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  Team Cicilline · [email protected]

March 16, 2022 at 3:48 PM

We condemn hate against the AAPI community.

Violence against Asian Americans is still on the rise, and Asian American women are particularly at risk. Friends,  One year ago, a terrible act of targeted gun violence took the lives of eight people at spas in the Atlanta area. Six of these eight people were of Asian descent — a…

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  Cicilline Policy Team · [email protected]

March 15, 2022 at 4:23 PM

Republicans gone wild

The GOP is determined to decimate accessible and affordable health care and force millions of Americans into medical bill bankruptcy. Again. Friends,  First, Republican governors in GOP-controlled states restricted individuals’ right to make personal reproductive health choices. Th…

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  Cicilline Policy Team · [email protected]

March 12, 2022 at 4:10 PM

Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment

Last week, President Biden signed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act into law. Friends,  Last week, President Biden signed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act into law. This law will ban employers from re…

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  Team Cicilline · [email protected]

March 11, 2022 at 3:08 PM

One year of the American Rescue Plan

Today marks one year since the passage of the American Rescue Plan. In the past year, America has displayed a record comeback, breaking records for GDP and job growth. Friends,  Today marks one year since the passage of the American Rescue Plan. The bill included additional stimul…

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  David Cicilline · [email protected]

March 9, 2022 at 2:09 PM

Trump WAS behind it

Donald Trump needs to be held fully accountable for his role in inciting the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2020. Friends,  Donald Trump needs to be held fully accountable for his role in inciting the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2020. As each day passes, my …

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  David Cicilline · [email protected]

March 8, 2022 at 6:46 PM

I won’t pretend that nothing’s wrong

As we celebrate the women in our lives today, let’s also honor the women we have lost to senseless gun violence, and the many more women who live in fear of gun violence every day. Friends,  Did you know that 4.5 million women have reported being threatened by an intimate partner …

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  David Cicilline · [email protected]

March 5, 2022 at 4:03 PM

the GOP lacks common decency

At Tuesday night’s State of the Union address, Rep. Lauren Boebert interrupted President Biden. Friends,  At Tuesday night’s State of the Union address, Rep. Lauren Boebert interrupted President Biden. This was not just another Republican outburst that my House colleagues and I hav…

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  Team Cicilline · [email protected]

March 4, 2022 at 3:24 PM

We thought Republicans stood for personal freedom....

Republicans have ignored the COVID-19 science since day one. And now, GOP bullies like Ron DeSantis are throwing temper tantrums when someone around them chooses to mask. Friends,  COVID-19 has disrupted our entire way of life, and we have lost hundreds of thousands of Americans t…

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  David Cicilline · [email protected]

March 3, 2022 at 6:26 PM

Sign your name to protect LGBTQ+ youth

The Florida State Senate is currently poised to vote on its “Don’t Say Gay” bill. If it passes the Senate, the bill will be sent to Florida’s Republican Governor Ron DeSantis for signature. Friends,  The Florida State Senate is currently poised to vote on its “Don’t Say Gay” bill.…

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  David Cicilline · [email protected]

March 2, 2022 at 7:04 PM

The State of the Union

Last night, flanked by Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, President Biden delivered his first State of the Union Address to a joint session of Congress. Team,  Last night, flanked by Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelos…

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  Team Cicilline · [email protected]

March 1, 2022 at 6:35 PM

Thank you, and a reminder:

Thank you for your support to help us hit our February fundraising goal. Team,  First, we want to thank you for your tireless support of David Cicilline. As a progressive champion in Congress, David has made some powerful enemies during his tenure — but none as powerful as the tea…

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  David Cicilline · [email protected]

February 28, 2022 at 8:02 PM

unbelievable

When I first read the new Republican ‘Save America’ plan, I burst out laughing. It was hard to believe this was a serious set of proposals from a major political party. If anything, it read like a Mad magazine spoof on political messaging. Team,  I need to be honest. When I first r…

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  Team Cicilline · [email protected]

February 27, 2022 at 9:13 PM

the GOP agenda...

Republican Senator Rick Scott, who is leading GOP efforts to take back the Senate majority in November, has rolled out a ‘Save America’ plan that even his colleagues describe as going too far. Team,  Republicans are out of touch with reality. Again. Republican Senator Rick Scott, w…

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  Team Cicilline · [email protected]

February 27, 2022 at 4:07 PM

Some good news for your inbox today, friends

President Biden has announced Ketanji Brown Jackson as his nominee to the Supreme Court, following through on one of his campaign promises to appoint a Black woman to the highest court in the land. Team,  There is a lot going on around the world today, but we want to celebrate a p…

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  David Cicilline · [email protected]

February 26, 2022 at 11:34 PM

I stand with Ukraine

My heart is heavy today as we once again receive news of escalating violence in Ukraine. I stand with the people of Ukraine. Dear friends,  My heart is heavy today as we once again receive news of escalating violence in Ukraine. I stand with the people of Ukraine. The Ukrainian pe…

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  David Cicilline · [email protected]

February 23, 2022 at 10:25 PM

Fox News is a propaganda machine

This week, I called out Tucker Carlson for his love for Putin. And even though he promptly turned on his television cameras and attacked me, I’d do it again. Team — This week, I called out Tucker Carlson for his love for Putin. And even though he promptly turned on his television …

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  Team Cicilline · [email protected]

February 21, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Presidents Day, Trump — and the 14th Amendment

After inciting an insurrection and being impeached not once but twice, legal scholars suggested that — you guessed it — Donald Trump might be a good candidate for consequences under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. Team — It's Presidents' Day! Presidents' Day was started to commem…

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  Team Cicilline · [email protected]

February 19, 2022 at 3:40 PM

An inside look at Trump’s new social media platform

Trump’s new social media platform just dropped, and it’s now available for download. But team, “freedom” from the community guidelines on Twitter is not free. Well folks, Trump’s new social media platform just dropped, and it’s now available for download. But team, “freedom” from t…

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  Team Cicilline · [email protected]

February 18, 2022 at 2:58 PM

advancing LGBTQ+ human rights — starting at home

Last Wednesday, the Democratic-led House passed the Global Respect Act with a bipartisan vote. This Act will ensure that anyone who violates the human rights of any member of the LGBTQ+ community will be barred from entering the United States. Friends, Last Wednesday, the Democrati…

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  Team Cicilline · [email protected]

February 17, 2022 at 7:06 PM

close, but not quite

Our fundraising deadline is nearly here, but we still need to raise $2,220 online if we’re going to meet our goal. Is there any way you could take a moment and chip in now to help us hit our target? Hi there, We’ll keep this short. Our fundraising deadline is nearly here, but we s…

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  Team Cicilline · [email protected]

February 16, 2022 at 4:38 PM

David takes on Goliath

As chair of the congressional antitrust subcommittee, David is taking the lead on efforts to rein in the power of the giant technology companies. While David is standing up for regular Americans, the tech companies are fighting back with everything they have. Here's the deal, team…

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  Cicilline Finance Team · [email protected]

February 10, 2022 at 2:46 PM

a champion we need

I believe in the vision that Democrats have for improving the lives of all Americans, and I’m committed to building a party full of leaders for the future. That’s why I was pleased to announce that Equality PAC was endorsing Vermont State Senate President Pro Tem Becca Balint for Vermont’s At-Lar…

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  David Cicilline · [email protected]

February 10, 2022 at 12:03 AM

the latest issue threatening the LGBTQ community

Every right in this country is built on the right to vote, but Republicans have been focusing all their time and energy over the past few years to weaken that right for voters they see as “unfriendly”. That’s why Democrats have made voting rights a top priority, passing multiple voter protection …

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  Cicilline Finance Team · [email protected]

February 8, 2022 at 4:20 PM

We’re sounding the alarm now, team

Last quarter, 53 Republicans cleared the $500,000 fundraising mark. On the Democratic side, only 38 candidates can say the same. Last quarter, 53 Republicans cleared the $500,000 fundraising mark. On the Democratic side, only 38 candidates can say the same. This is only part of th…

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  David Cicilline · [email protected]

February 7, 2022 at 3:56 PM

ICYMI: The GOP just took another leap towards fascism

In case you missed it, Republicans voted on Friday afternoon to censure two members of their party, Representatives Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger, for participating in the inquiry into the January 6th insurrection. As part of the resolution, Republicans declared the investigation to be “persecuti…

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  Rep. David Cicilline · [email protected]

February 6, 2022 at 4:19 PM

My plan to keep kids safe from gun violence

As public officials, it is our sacred duty to do all we can to keep our communities and country safe, and with active shooter events and mass shootings becoming all too common, we have an obligation to act. That’s why I am working across the aisle to pass the Active Shooter Alert Act as a matter …

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  Team Cicilline · [email protected]

February 5, 2022 at 4:24 PM

PETITION: appoint a Black woman to the Supreme Court!

When he was running for President, President Biden made a campaign promise to appoint a Black woman to the Supreme Court. Here on Team Cicilline, we wholeheartedly urge the President to follow through with his campaign promise. Team, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer has announc…

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  Team Cicilline · [email protected]

February 4, 2022 at 3:04 PM

Donald Trump is saying the quiet part out loud

In a statement issued on Sunday night, Trump falsely claimed that “Mike Pence did have the right to change the outcome, and they now want to take that right away. Unfortunately, he didn't exercise that power, he could have overturned the Election!” Team — On Sunday, twice-impeache…

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  Team Cicilline · [email protected]

February 3, 2022 at 2:23 PM

Happy Retirement to the GOAT 🐐

Here on Team Cicilline, we consider ourselves diehard fans of the New England Patriots. And now, 22 seasons, 7 Super Bowl titles, and 5 Super Bowl MVPs later, the G.O.A.T. is retiring. We want to say thank you, Tom Brady, and congratulations on your retirement! Team, you can sign our card here. …

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  David Cicilline · [email protected]

February 2, 2022 at 7:21 PM

Celebrating Black History Month

This month and always, my team and I are honoring Black Americans for their leadership in progressive movements of the past, present, and future. Black leaders have been at the forefront for every civil rights movement in our country’s history, from abolitionist movements to the ongoing battle fo…

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  David Cicilline · [email protected]

January 31, 2022 at 8:43 PM

we’re coming up short

Team, Just a few days ago, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) expanded the list of frontline Democrats it deemed at risk of losing their seats. And now, we’re just hours away from the first fundraising deadline of 2022. Hi team, Just a few days ago, the Democrat…

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  Team Cicilline · [email protected]

January 31, 2022 at 12:08 AM

Our first test of 2022

Republicans are confident they can take back the House. Kevin McCarthy has been saying publicly they can flip 60 seats. That would mean no chance at voting rights, no chance at climate action, no chance at reinstating the expanded Child Tax Credit. Hi team, Our first big test of 20…

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  David Cicilline · [email protected]

January 28, 2022 at 3:03 PM

Re: demand voting rights

The issue of voting rights has been in the news a lot lately, and rightly so. The GOP has been targeting segments of voters to suppress their votes on election day, and Democrats are fighting back on behalf of our democracy. Hi team, The issue of voting rights has been in the news a …

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  Team Cicilline · [email protected]

January 26, 2022 at 5:50 PM

demand voting rights

The attacks on voting rights in recent years represent the single largest threat to our democracy. Democrats are trying to fight for voter protections, but reform legislation in the Senate just failed last week. Team, The attacks on voting rights in recent years represent the singl…

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  Team Cicilline · [email protected]

January 25, 2022 at 9:49 PM

Republicans are threatening to jail Democrats

In case you missed it, here’s what Newt said:  Team — Republicans have been working to undermine the January 6th Committee since its inception.   FIRST, Kevin McCarthy said that should he become Speaker of the House, he will strip Democrats of their committee assignments.  THEN, Ke…

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  Team Cicilline · [email protected]

January 25, 2022 at 2:32 PM

Kevin McCarthy just raised $9.5 million in one night

We’ve known for a while now that the 2022 midterms are going to be an incredible challenge for Democrats. Now, with each additional dollar the GOP raises, our chances of winning become slimmer. Friends,  On Wednesday night, House minority leader Kevin McCarthy raised $9.5 million …

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  Team Cicilline · [email protected]

January 23, 2022 at 4:40 PM

Kevin McCarthy wants to remove Democrats

Kevin McCarthy — likely the next speaker if Republicans win the house — recently announced that he would strip Democrats of committee assignments if he’s in charge. Friends,  We’ve talked before about the consequences of the midterm elections this year. Republicans just announced a…

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  Team Cicilline · [email protected]

January 23, 2022 at 4:39 AM

reproductive freedom depends on us

Forty-nine years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court made its landmark decision in Roe v. Wade. The Court affirmed the right of women to make their own reproductive health choices, including the right to abortion. Forty-nine years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court made its landmark…

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  Team Cicilline · [email protected]

January 21, 2022 at 7:06 PM

End Citizens United

Twelve years ago today, a Supreme Court decision forever changed the balance of power in the United States. The decision in Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission enabled corporations and other outside groups to spend unlimited funds on elections. Friends,  Twelve years a…

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