My heart goes out to Barney’s husband Jim, and all of Barney’s friends and family, on his passing. Barney Frank has always been a hero of mine. We grew up in similar circumstances, he in New Jersey, me in upper Manhattan. Both of us knew at a young age we were gay, though that was not a term used when we were young. It was a time when one definitely couldn’t come ‘out’ if you wanted to go into politics.
Peter Rosenstein is an Opinions Writer at various publications including the LOS ANGELES BLADE, The GA Voice, and Washington Blade. He focuses on themes surrounding culture and society, with a particular emphasis on politics, public policy, and the cannabis business and regulation. His insights and commentary have also been featured in Medium, The Georgetowner, The Georgetown Dish, and Falls Church News-Press.
