Barney Frank, Gay Rights Icon, Dies at 86
#BarneyFrank #GayRightsBarney Frank, former congressman and gay-rights pioneer, died at 86 from heart failure. He was the first openly gay member of Congress and urged Democrats to focus on economic issues over culture wars to defeat Trump’s populism. read more
Barney Frank, Gay Rights Icon and Congressman, Dies at 86
#BarneyFrank #GayRightsBarney Frank, liberal congressman and gay rights trailblazer, dies at 86. He served 32 years, crafted financial reforms, and was first to voluntarily come out in Congress. He advocated progressive ideals through conventional politics. read more