Women reading newspapers while waiting in line for a matinee performance of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Photograph by Walter Sanders. Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 1944.
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Historic Engagement of the Day: Rep. Barney Frank, who in 1987 became the first openly gay member of Congress, is set to become the first openly gay member of Congress to be legally married while still in office.
According to Frank’s spokesman Harry Gural, the Massachusetts rep. and longtime partner Jim Ready are preparing to tie the knot in their home state. A wedding date has not yet been set.
Frank and Ready first met at a fundraiser in 2005. They entered into a relationship in 2007, following the death of Ready’s partner.
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Historic Engagement of the Day: Rep. Barney Frank, who in 1987 became the first openly gay member of Congress, is set to become the first openly gay member of Congress to be legally married while still in office.
According to Frank’s spokesman Harry Gural, the Massachusetts rep. and longtime partner Jim Ready are preparing to tie the knot in their home state. A wedding date has not yet been set.
Frank and Ready first met at a fundraiser in 2005. They entered into a relationship in 2007, following the death of Ready’s partner.
Yay!
June 27, 1916. Springfield, Massachusetts. “Street gang, corner Margaret and Water streets — 4:30 p.m.”
Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine.
What Would Maddow Do?
Yarn bomb in Northampton, MA. (photo by trailerfullofpix)
NY Times: You’ve long argued for the decriminalization of marijuana. Do you smoke weed?
Barney Frank: No.
NY Times: Why not?
Barney Frank: Why do you ask a question, then act surprised when I give an answer? Do you think I lie to people?
NY Times: I thought you might explain why you support decriminalizing it but don’t smoke it.
Barney Frank: Do you think I’ve ever had an abortion? I don’t play poker on the Internet, either.
