Minnesota Rep. Karen Clark, first openly lesbian state legislator, dies at 80
Former House Representative Karen Clark, who made history in the state for her activism and being the first openly gay legislator, died on Tuesday at the age of 80.
Former House Representative Karen Clark, who made history in the state for her activism and being the first openly gay legislator, died on Tuesday at the age of 80.
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Karen Clark, Minnesota’s first openly lesbian legislative member, who served in Minnesota’s House for 38 years, has died. Clark’s death was announced by the Minnesota House of Representatives, which disclosed she passed away Tuesday after a “brief illness” at 80 years old. Courtesy: Minneso...
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Former House Representative Karen Clark, who made history in the state for her activism and being the first openly gay legislator, died on Tuesday at the age of 80.
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