10% of California House/Senate members are LGQTB (Congress, Levin, elections)

[Igor Blevin]

At least 10% of its state lawmakers identify publicly as LGBTQ, believed to be a first for any U.S. legislature.


https://apnews.com/article/2022-midt...c2231f6bb22377


California -- always ahead of the curve.

The pictured flag is likely to become the official California state flag sooner than later.

[Cape Cod Todd]

There is nothing wrong with that, the People have spoken. I can't help but wonder though whether their winning was due to them being the best person for the job OR if it was a sympathy Virtue signaling give yourself a pat on the back for being so brave and Progressive vote that handed them the win....?

[notnamed]

Originally Posted by Uconn97

So just slightly higher than the national average?

So percentage-wise you mean that the California legislature actually represents the people they serve?

The horror!!!!

Exactly.
Analysis: California has the highest share of residents who identify as LGBT

[remco67]

not sure how that matters, although I will give that community props in that maybe they will contribute to better fashion sense and physical fitness in Congress. To embrace a positive cliche...

[DRob4JC]

Originally Posted by Igor Blevin

At least 10% of its state lawmakers identify publicly as LGBTQ, believed to be a first for any U.S. legislature.


https://apnews.com/article/2022-midt...c2231f6bb22377


California -- always ahead of the curve.

The pictured flag is likely to become the official California state flag sooner than later.

In which direction is the curve heading? I'm not so sure it's a good direction.

[YourWakeUpCall]

Originally Posted by Uconn97

So just slightly higher than the national average?

So percentage-wise you mean that the California legislature actually represents the people they serve?

The horror!!!!

Yep. Before reading this thread, I could have guessed this number within 1 percentage point. It's a good thing when elected officials somewhat match the demographic mix of their constituents.

[shiftymh]

How many are pretending so they could get elected?

[Hoonose]

Originally Posted by Igor Blevin

At least 10% of its state lawmakers identify publicly as LGBTQ, believed to be a first for any U.S. legislature.


https://apnews.com/article/2022-midt...c2231f6bb22377


California -- always ahead of the curve.

The pictured flag is likely to become the official California state flag sooner than later.

If it works as it does where I live in small town rural Trump land, it will likely work anywhere.

[odinloki1]

Who cares?

Here is a novel idea for conservatives, let people do what they want/be who they are.

I know you don’t like that when it doesn’t apply to anything that isn’t guns or wealthy people. But that is freedom.

[Leo58]

Originally Posted by Igor Blevin

At least 10% of its state lawmakers identify publicly as LGBTQ, believed to be a first for any U.S. legislature.


https://apnews.com/article/2022-midt...c2231f6bb22377


California -- always ahead of the curve.

The pictured flag is likely to become the official California state flag sooner than later.

Since about 10% of Americans are LGBTQ, it is probably true that 10% of legislators are LGBTQ in every state. The only thing different about California is they are more likely to "identify publicly" as such.