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Mass. state senator describes self as gay man
There are at least 6 gay members of the Legislature

BOSTON (AP)
Jul 7 2009, 9:58 AM  |     |     |  

State Sen. Stanley Rosenberg says he's gay.

The Amherst Democrat wrote a column in the Daily Hampshire Gazette about liberty over the July Fourth weekend describing himself as "a foster child who grew up as a ward of the state, as a gay man, as a Jew."

He declined further comment when contacted by The Republican of Springfield.

The 59-year-old Rosenberg served in the House from 1987 to 1991, before moving to the Senate. He serves as president pro tempore and is point man on gambling issues for Senate President Therese Murray.

Massachusetts became the first state to legalize gay marriage in 2004. Rosenberg was among those who opposed a proposed 2008 constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.

There are at least six gay members of the Legislature.

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Just Some Guy
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Quotemushroomhead: Who cares if they're gay?  It's no one's business, much less The Blade's.

Your "it's no one's business" argument is a bit of a joke in light of the fact that he had this information published in a public newspaper and, apparently wrote the column himself.

It's not particularly interesting though since's he's a Democrat, but knowing how many out LGBT people have been elected nevertheless provides a bit of insight into how much social acceptance there is.

Posted 7/10/09 - 12:52 AM

mushroomhead
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Who cares if they're gay?  It's no one's business, much less The Blade's.

Posted 7/7/09 - 9:58 PM



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