Barney Frank
Retired Congressman
Barney Frank served as a Massachusetts congressman for 32 years before retiring in 2013. While in Washington, Frank served as Chairman of the Financial Services Committee and was a major leader in the Democratic Party. In 1987 he became the first member of Congress to voluntarily come out as gay. Frank has also served as a Massachusetts State Representative and an assistant to the Mayor of Boston. He has taught at several Boston area universities.
If You’re an Atheist Politician, Don’t Call Yourself an Atheist. It Freaks Religious People Out. – Barney Frank
As religiosity plays a major role in American society, Barney Frank advises other atheist politicians not to draw too much attention to the word "atheist" because it is too often perceived as a repudiation of religion (and, therefore, American values).
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Barney Frank: Ridicule is a Powerful Weapon
The retired Massachusetts congressman shares his philosophy on the therapeutic and polemic power of humor. Ridicule, says Frank, was one of his greatest weapons in Congress.
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Barney Frank: Marijuana Legalization Will Follow in Gay Marriage’s Footsteps
Former US House Representative Barney Frank argues that the ignorance underlying resistance to same-sex marriage and marijuana legalization is similar. In both cases, he says, reality will overcome prejudice and […]
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Regulation for the Future, with Barney Frank
Former U.S. Representative Barney Frank discusses why we need regulations in place for future technology. This video is a highlight of Frank’s presentation at Exponential Finance 2014, presented by Singularity […]
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Barney Frank’s Vision for Financial Reform
His hope is that by March 2010, a new entity will be charged with looking out for systemic risk in the economy.
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Why Barney Frank Overreacted on Health Care
Would Congressman Frank support a piecemeal approach to health care reform? He’s rethinking it all.
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A Great Conservative Mistake
Our blunder came when we killed rental housing programs and tried to help low income people buy homes, says Barney Frank.
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Barney Frank: “In 2003, I Didn’t See a Crisis”
Barney Frank on why he originally opposed tightened regulations for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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Make Bailouts Illegal!
Barney Frank thinks no federal funds can go to keep institutions in business. His bill, already passed by Congress, seeks to make creditors very, very nervous.
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Big Think Interview With Barney Frank
A conversation with the House Financial Services Committee Chairman.
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