Often voted the “brainiest,” “funniest” and “most eloquent” member of the House, he was also the first to come out voluntarily and helped normalize being openly gay in public office.

Note: he retired in January 2013

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    1 month ago

    “Gay pioneer” sounds like an amazing Halloween costume.

    Can’t say I liked Frank; anti-trans, pro-Israel, pro-online gambling. I respect that he advanced gay rights, medical cannabis legalization, and some milquetoast environmentalism.