Ep. 262: Barney Frank Dies + Chambers Arrested + UK LGBTQ+ Funding | May 22, 2026
Alan Chambers, former president of Exodus International, was arrested May 19, 2026 in Orlando on charges of solicitation of a minor via computer, sending harmful material to a minor, and illegal use of a two-way communication device.
Barney Frank became the first openly gay member of Congress in 1987 and the first sitting member of Congress to marry someone of the same sex in 2012. He died Tuesday in Maine of congestive heart failure.
The UK's £21 million LGBTQ+ commitment spans 2026–2029 and includes £19.5 million in official development assistance. The UK will host the IDAHOT+ Forum in…
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