Barney_Frank, Dodd-Frank Act Author, Dies

Barney Frank, a prominent Democratic congressman and trailblazer for LGBTQ+ rights, has died at the age of 86. He was known for his acerbic wit and his significant contributions to financial reform, particularly as co-author of the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act following the 2008 financial crisis. Frank made history as the first member of the United States — United States House of Representatives to voluntarily come out as gay in 1987 and later as the first incumbent lawmaker to marry someone of the same sex, Jim Ready, in 2012. He served 32 years in Congress, representing Massachusetts, and was a vocal critic of the modern progressive wing of the United States — Democratic Party (United States) and Donald Trump. His passing marks the end of an era for a figure who profoundly influenced both social and financial policy in the United States.