California
Calif. Rep. Mark Takano elected chair of Congressional Equality Caucus
Democratic Rep. Mark Takano of California, the first openly gay person of color elected to Congress, will be the chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus during the upcoming session, the group announced Friday.
Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., on Friday was elected chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus for the 119th Congress at a time when Republicans controlling both houses of Congress say they are preparing to restrict transgender rights. File Photo by Le... [2891 chars]