Endorsements and Distinctions
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren
“I’ve worked with David Segal on plans to level the economic playing field, support a responsible foreign policy, and build a government that Americans can trust to work for them. I’m proud to endorse David for Congress in Rhode Island’s 2nd District because he’ll continue to lead with understanding, principle, and conviction — and he knows how to build the kinds of broad coalitions we need to make change happen.”
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
“David Segal is one of those leaders we need in Congress. As a legislator and as a grassroots organizer, he has been a champion in taking on corporate interests, breaking up big monopolies and demanding that health be considered as a human right, not a privilege.”
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Communications Workers of America (CWA), District 1 and Local 1400
“David Segal has a 20-year record of being an effective champion for working people. He first ran for office as part of an effort to ensure public workers would earn a living wage, and went on to fight for workers at the local and state levels on the City Council in Providence and as a Rhode Island State Representative. During the years since he has continued these efforts at the local and national level — and has played a leading part in building coalitions to hold accountable large corporations like Big Tech, where our members are organizing for better conditions. We are proud to support him for Congress, where we’ll know he’ll continue to stand up for workers and push back against big corporations when they seek to exploit them.” - Don Trementozzi, President of CWA Local 1400
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RI Working Families Party
“Again and again, David Segal has shown up for Rhode Islanders when it counts. From walking the picket lines, to passing pro-worker and pro-environment legislation as a Rhode Island lawmaker, to fighting big tech and big corporations in Washington, David is the clear progressive option in this crowded congressional race.” - Andrea Rojas, RIWFP State Committee member and CD-2 resident
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Our Revolution
“Our Revolution has worked with David for years as he has built broad and effective coalitions to fight monopoly power, advance democratic reforms, and more. We are proud to endorse him for Congress in Rhode Island’s 2nd District. He is committed to expanding economic opportunities and will be a champion for Medicare for All, the Fight for $15, a Green New Deal, criminal justice reform, and a path to citizenship for immigrants." - Joseph Geevarghese, Executive Director of Our Revolution
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Friends of the Earth Action
“David Segal has demonstrated his ability to lead on issues related to corporate greed, climate justice and protecting the working class. That’s why Friends of the Earth Action is proud to endorse him for the RI02 Congressional race.”
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Progressive Democrats of America
"Progressive Democrats of America is proud to endorse David Segal, who's long been one of the most effective national advocates at bringing people together to organize for concerns that help working families. The people of Rhode Island can trust that David would work everyday to push for a more robust and fairer economy, broadened access to health care, a transition to renewable energy, and so many other important causes." - Alan Minsky, Executive Director of Progressive Democrats of America
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Progressive Change Campaign Committee
“David Segal is a nationally recognized progressive who co-founded Demand Progress. He has a history of building broad coalitions by forging agreement on bold populist anti-corruption and anti-monopoly policies, including holding Big Tech accountable.”
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Rep. Ro Khanna
“I’m proud to endorse David Segal because he’s spent years helping build broad national coalitions to get real things done. This includes key movements I’ve been proud to be part of — like pushing back against disastrous military conflicts abroad and protecting the internet through supporting net neutrality. He’ll be a great partner on these and other issues in Congress.”
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Way to Lead
“Our rights - and the future of our democracy - are on the ballot this cycle. David Segal is a true leader, who has spent his life fighting for the public good. Our mission between now and election day is to close the enthusiasm gap by providing voters something to vote for.” - Leah Hunt-Hendrix, Way to Lead PAC senior advisor
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Democracy for America
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Bill McKibben
“David Segal has been an effective leader on environmental policy for 20 years. Whether instituting a renewable energy requirement for Providence or expanding Rhode Island's net-metering laws over corporate opposition, David has proved he can build the broad coalitions needed to put people over special-interests. That's the kind of leadership we know we need in Congress, and that's the kind of leadership David Segal has demonstrated on the local, state, and national levels.”
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Jane Fonda Climate PAC
“We’re proud to endorse David Segal in the Democratic primary for RI-02! David has exactly the vision and commitment we need to phase out fossil fuels and address the climate crisis head-on and we are excited to see him continue the fight in Congress.”
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Common Defense
“David is the only candidate for Congress in Rhode Island’s second congressional district who has been fighting against corporate special interests and political corruption on the local, state, and national levels for 20 years. Overcoming these forces is the only way we can make progress on affordability, universal health care, climate, access to reproductive and other fundamental rights — and all of the issues of the day.”
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Food and Water Action
“David Segal has the track record, the depth of knowledge, and the passion needed to be a climate leader in Congress. As a Providence Council Member and Rhode Island State Representative, David has fought for Renewable Portfolio Standards and stood against fossil fuel infrastructure. We look forward to working with him to pass ambitious climate legislation in Congress.” - Sam Bernhardt, Food & Water Action Political Director
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Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund
“The Center for Biological Diversity Action does the work we do because the well being of people is deeply linked to nature. As the climate emergency worsens, David Segal understands the wide range of environmental priorities and policies that are needed for all of us to thrive. He is not only a principled leader on environmental issues, he is also a creative and effective leader who knows how to forward solutions and protect our planet - even when it means standing up to corporate polluters. We are proud to support his candidacy for Congress.” - Stephanie Kurose, northeast political director for Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund
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Blue America Project
“We met [David] when he was a Rhode Island state legislator. What impresses us about David is that in him there is a pairing of deep progressive values with a record of moving substantive legislation — between 2 and 3 dozen bills and ordinances passed under his name. He has helped protect online rights, while fighting against abuses by big tech and big banks. We couldn’t be more enthusiastic in endorsing him for the open Rhode island congressional seat… Both on the Providence City Council and in the state legislature, Segal pushed to move policy to the left, advocating on issues such as union organizing, alternative energy mandates, LGBT rights, higher taxes on upper-income residents, and protections for undocumented immigrants.” - Howie Klein, founder and treasurer of Blue America Project
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RootsAction
“We founded RootsAction.org in 2011, but we started working with a young David Segal in 2004. We've watched his extraordinary and effective work on behalf of economic justice for working people from the Providence City Council to Rhode Island's State House to his successes working on federal policy building winning progressive coalitions. He gets things done. We can't wait to see what he'll accomplish as a member of Congress”. - Jeff Cohen & Norman Solomon, cofounders of RootsAction.org
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Future Generations
“We are proud to endorse David Segal for U.S. House RI02! David understands that we must leave nothing to chance in the fight for future generations to inherit a livable & more equitable planet! This Tuesday, a Green New Deal, Universal Healthcare, & our democracy are on the ballot. In Providence, David co-led efforts to make it one of the 1st U.S. capitals to adopt a renewable energy mandate and established a renewable energy commission. At the state level, he listened and worked alongside environmentalists and union leaders to craft progressive policy.”
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Climate Hawks Vote
“We're supporting David Segal in RI02 as the authentic climate hawk who's been doing renewable energy work since his days on the Providence city council. Vote tomorrow!”
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American Youth for Climate Action and Sustainability
“We're proud to endorse David Segal for US House Dist. RI02 for his commitment to Climate Action via a Green New Deal and a four pillar sustainable future (environmental, economic, social, and racial) that is ensured via populist policies like Medicare for All!”
Distinctions
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Green New Deal Champions
David is the only Green New Deal Champion running for Congress in RI-CD2.
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Moms Demand Action - Gun Sense Candidate
David has been named an official Gun Sense Candidate by Moms Demand Action.
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No Fossil Fuel Money
David is the only candidate running for Congress in RI-CD2 who has taken the No Fossil Fuel Money pledge.
Local Endorsers
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Megan Cotter, Chair of the Exeter Democratic Town Committee
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State Rep. David Morales, Providence
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State Sen. Kendra Anderson, Warwick
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State Rep. Art Handy, Cranston
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Narragansett Town Council President Jesse Pugh
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City Councilmember Rachel Miller, Providence
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State Sen. Sam Bell, Providence
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State Rep. John Lombardi, Providence
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State Rep. Brandon Potter, Cranston
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School Committee Member Jennifer Lima, North Kingstown
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Sarath Suong, Community Leader, Providence
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Former Scituate Democratic Committee President Alicia Kelley
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Andrea Rojas, Working Families Party State Committee Member, Providence
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Zack Mezera, RI Organizing Director, Working Families Party
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Jess Purcell, Working Families Party State Committee Member, Richmond
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Rochelle Lee, Community Leader, Providence
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Gladys Guzman, Community Leader, Providence
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Democratic State Committee Member Lauren Niedel-Gresh, Glocester
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Amber Collins, Community Leader, South Kingstown
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... and many more!