"As we succeeded in bringing the mainstream of the left into a concern with inequality, we also enabled people who wanted to use that as a platform for a wide range of social and cultural changes, some of which the public isn't ready for."
"I think some progressives today make a mistake by taking the most controversial parts of the agenda and turning them into litmus tests."
"We picked to work on those issues, which were more acceptable. We didn't get to marriage until after these other things had been resolved."
"In the interest of the transgender community, as well as others, it would be better to go at that in a more granular way and not simply announce that if you don't support it, you're a homophobe."
Progressives have successfully raised awareness about inequality, but some are pushing controversial social changes too quickly. Barney Frank emphasizes the importance of addressing issues in a more gradual manner. He reflects on his own experience advocating for gay rights, noting that more acceptable issues were prioritized before tackling marriage equality. Frank suggests that the current debate around transgender athletes should also be approached with care, advocating for a nuanced discussion rather than labeling dissenters as homophobic.
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