The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/barney-frank/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:11:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Barney Frank | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/barney-frank/ 32 32 Barney Frank, the Jewish progressive congressman behind landmark finance bill, dies at 86 https://www.timesofisrael.com/barney-frank-the-jewish-progressive-congressman-behind-landmark-finance-bill-dies-at-86/ Wed, 20 May 2026 19:24:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3827716 A lifelong liberal Zionist and the first openly gay member of Congress, Frank campaigned for rights for gay soldiers, using the IDF as proof that it wouldn't weaken the military

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]]> Jewish Democrats pressed to get out the vote for Clinton https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-democrats-pressed-to-get-out-the-vote-for-clinton/ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 01:57:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1436401 Jews in swing states, Jewish millennials will be focus of efforts that include a new super PAC and community outreach

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]]> 9 Jewish LGBTQ activists you should know https://www.timesofisrael.com/9-jewish-lgbtq-activists-you-should-know/ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 06:19:45 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1417068 From Stonewall to the US Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage, Jews have been at the forefront of the fight for equal rights. Here are some of the most influential voices still making a difference

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]]> 90 LGBT activists condemn ‘anti-Semitic’ protest https://www.timesofisrael.com/90-lgbt-activists-condemn-anti-semitic-protest/ Thu, 28 Jan 2016 06:03:07 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1329550 Signatories on letter say disruption of National LGBTQ Task Force conference was 'dangerous' and 'deeply disturbing'

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]]> Barney Frank on being Barney, not Bernie https://www.timesofisrael.com/barney-frank-on-being-barney-not-bernie/ Thu, 22 Oct 2015 09:17:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1267540 New documentary chronicles the former Massachusetts congressman's 40-year career in public office, 2016 presidential race

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]]> Barney’s ‘Frank’ military talk propels a herculean crusade https://www.timesofisrael.com/barneys-frank-military-talk-propels-a-herculean-crusade/ Thu, 22 Oct 2015 00:14:24 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1269973 After decades in Congress, a retired Barney Frank is coming to a congregation near you to lobby for massive US defense spending cuts

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]]> Brothers push for Israeli-style moment of silence for US Veterans Day https://www.timesofisrael.com/brothers-push-for-israeli-style-moment-of-silence-for-us-veterans-day/ Fri, 23 May 2014 19:19:43 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=987848 Proposed legislation passes House of Representatives, a result of siblings' four-year quest to honor US fallen as Israel does its own

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]]> In Massachusetts, a ‘tikkun olam’ gubernatorial race https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-massachusetts-a-tikkun-olam-gubernatorial-race/ Sun, 04 Aug 2013 01:37:41 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=620196 In a state where Jews make up four percent of the population, eyebrows will not be raised if the next governor is Jewish

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]]> US Jews lend support to peace talks in new letter https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-jews-lend-support-to-peace-talks-in-new-letter/ Thu, 25 Jul 2013 20:59:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=611334 140 prominent figures, including former conservative politicians, laud Netanyahu for readiness 'to make painful compromises'

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]]> The shanda factor: What makes Jewish sex scandals different? https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-shanda-factor-what-makes-jewish-sex-scandals-different/ Thu, 25 Jul 2013 00:50:31 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=609252 Arrogance, insularity and just plain loneliness bring politicians to gamble their careers and take the walk of shame

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]]> Reform rabbi in Massachusetts considers Senate run https://www.timesofisrael.com/reform-rabbi-in-massachusetts-considers-senate-run/ Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:02:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=340996 Jonah Pesner is conducting 'exploratory conversations' about attempting to take over John Kerry's seat

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]]> New US Congress will be missing some of its longtime pro-Israel pillars https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-us-congress-will-be-missing-some-of-its-longtime-pro-israel-pillars/ Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:32:24 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=310420 Retirements and defeats mean a new group of supporters will take the reins on Middle East issues

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]]> Who’s who among Jews in the next US Congress https://www.timesofisrael.com/whos-who-among-jews-in-the-next-us-congress/ Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:14:25 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=274076 Representation drops by two in the Senate and five in the House following defeats and retirements

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]]> US Rep. Barney Frank marries longtime partner https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-rep-barney-frank-marries-longtime-partner/ Sun, 08 Jul 2012 11:25:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=154606 Ceremony officiated by the governor of Massachusetts, which in 2004 became the first American state to offer same-sex marriage

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]]> Barney Frank and Bill Kristol woo Jewish voters at DC debate https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-american-voters-wooed-by-right-and-left/ Fri, 04 May 2012 20:54:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=90116 Who's better for Israel, Obama or Romney? American Jewish Committee hosts feisty face-off

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