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The newest presidential candidate, an openly gay Parisian educated in top schools, made history when he became France's youngest ever prime minister at the age of 34.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

On Capitol Hill, Frank was a vocal supporter of ending the "don't ask, don't tell policy" that kept gay and lesbian US military servicemembers from serving openly.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Historians and Black activists have discussed it openly for generations.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

Massie also openly criticized Trump, taking a shot at the president’s plans to build a White House ballroom.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

The boy—and then the man—had one salient cognitive goal, although he didn’t express it openly: He wanted to understand.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady