Signs of progressive life in the South

By R. Neal / July 20, 2006

In addition to the Fall of Ralph Reed, by way of Andy Axel we learn that Alabama has elected its first openly gay legislator: Patricia Todd is the new state representative for part of Birmingham. She's the first white candidate in 20-years in that seat, the first woman, and on track to be the first openly gay legislator.

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