Barney Frank, gay rights icon and architect of bank rules, dies at 86
Former U.S. Representative Barney Frank, a prominent liberal icon and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, has passed away at the age of 86. Frank was instrumental in crafting the Dodd-Frank Act, a significant piece of legislation aimed at reforming Wall Street regulations in response to the 2008 financial crisis. He also championed policies such as the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" and advocated for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. AI
