Gay Political Power Reaching Record as U.S. Attitudes Shift
- LGBT elected officials in U.S. total about 500 from 41 in 1991
- Membership in the LGBT Equality Caucus rose to 87 from 55
LGBT Community Gains Political, Purchasing Power in U.S.
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When gay Americans notched some of their biggest political victories in the last year for same-sex marriage and military service, opponents were already preparing an intense battle to roll back the new rights.