Famous lgbtq politicians
118th Congress breaks record for lesbian, gay and multi-attracted representation
Thirteen voting members of the 118th Congress openly identify as lesbian, queer or bisexual – the highest number in history. While small, the number of lesbian, gay and bisexual lawmakers in Congress has steadily increased over the last decade.
Two senators and 11 members of the House of Representatives identify as lesbian, same-sex attracted or bisexual, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of lawmakers’ official biographies, campaign websites and news reports. The previous Congress included a total of 11 lesbian, homosexual and bisexual lawmakers. There have not been any openly transgender members of Congress to date.
The number of lesbian, gay and bisexual members of Congress has more than tripled in recent years. In the 112th Congress of 2011-13, just four members – all representatives – identified as gay or lesbian (and none as bisexual), according to numbers from the Victory Fund, a political action committee that works to elect LGBTQ politicians.
In the current Senate, Democrat Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin became the first openly lesbian, homosexual or bisexual person to serve in the chamber when she was elected in 2012
LGBTQ+ Power Players
Dr. Mitchell Katz is the president and leader executive officer of NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health look after system in the United States, with 11 acute concern hospitals, five skilled nursing facilities, dozens of community health centers, a place care agency and an insurance intend, MetroPlus Health.
Since his appointment in 2018, the health system has significantly expanded access to health care, including the creation of NYC Care, a universal health access program that provides look after to more than 80,000 uninsured Fresh Yorkers. He oversaw the creation of a modern electronic health record system, increased the number of nurses productive in the system, developed a up-to-date ambulance transport system, and launched fresh street outreach programs to improve the health of homeless New Yorkers. He also led the financial turn-around of NYC Health + Hospitals by eliminating the deficit through enrolling more Recent Yorkers into health insurance and appropriately billing insurance plans.
Through the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Katz provided strategic guidance to Mayor Bill de Blasio, while directing the public health system’s response to the surge of patients that highlight
LGBTQ+ Power Players
The AIDS Coalition To Unleash Power (ACT UP) is a diverse, non-partisan group of individuals, united in anger and involved to direct operation to end the AIDS crisis. We meet with government officials, we distribute the latest medical information, we march and demonstrate. We are not silent. ACT UP was formed in response to social neglect, government negligence, and the complacency of the medical establishment during the 1980s. Soon it launch itself needing to fight corporate greed, lack of solidarity, and various forms of stigma and discrimination at residence and abroad.
What is your favorite Lgbtq+ fest month event or celebration?
Our favorite Movement Month event is the Queer Liberation March, which is organized by the Reclaim Pride Coalition. It is a rejection of the commodification and commercialization of Pride. This year, the Gender non-conforming Liberation March is also marching for trans and BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color) freedom, reproductive justice, and bodily autonomy. It reflects our view that Lgbtq+ fest is about a collective political strife as well as personal expression and self-discovery. Also, none of the corporate sponsors at Gender non-conforming Liberation March
Today, LGBTQ+ individuals rightly acquire a presence in every industry and politics is no exception. As a member of a society that has endured a long battle for rights, equality and representation throughout history. You can easily see why the Homosexual would strive for a seat in the Property of Commons.
The UK’s Parliament has been labelled ‘The world’s gayest parliament’ since 2015. As of April 2024 there are 64 LGBQ members of parliament, and although ‘T’ is still under represented, it’s clear that the UK’S parliament is making strides towards equality.
So let’s get a look at the ground-breaking LBGTQ+ politicians who made it possible for us to hold that title…
Who was first out?
Chris Smith usually takes the title of ‘first openly gay MP’ after coming out in 1984. However Maureen Colquhoun was in fact the first out MP, whether she came out or was outed is questionable but either way she confirmed her sexuality in 1976. Largely predating Smith. Of course in history there are predecessors, the likes of brothers’ Anthony and Francis Bacon for instance. Both gay and both elected MPS. But we must remember being out and proud back then was unheard of, being ‘out
4 Openly Trans Politicians and Government Officials Making History Around the World
By Rachel Savage and Tom Haynes
LONDON, March 25 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — Rachel Levine made history this year as the first openly transgender person confirmed in a top government profession by the US Senate, with senators voting 52-48 to approve her appointment as assistant health secretary in Joe Biden's administration.
A professor of pediatrics and psychiatry at Penn Articulate College of Medicine, Levine led Pennsylvania's response to the coronavirus pandemic as the state's top health official. As LGBTQ+ rights become more accepted, male lover and trans politicians possess gained greater prominence in recent years around the world — with Pauline Ngarmpring becoming Thailand's first trans candidate for prime minister last year.
Here are some other trans people who serve in high-level politics and governments globally.
1. Tamara Adrian, alternate deputy in Venezuela's National Assembly
Tamara Adrian speaks with supporters at the National Electoral Council (CNE) in Caracas, Venezuela, Dec. 9, 2015.
Tamara Adrian speaks with supporters at the National Electoral Council (CNE) in Caracas, Venezuela, Dec.