Joseph Grabarz

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Joseph Grabarz

Country

United States

Occupation

Politics

Description

Former member of the Connecticut State House of Representatives (1987-1991), and came out as gay in 1990. Notable for sponsoring a bill legislating against discrimination against homosexuals. Executive Director for the Connecticut Civil Liberties Union (1995-2000). Worked with the Human Rights Campaign. LGBTQ activist. Also known as Jo Grabarz.

Further Reading/Research

• http://articles.courant.com/1996-05-31/news/9605310268_1_famous-gay-couple-provincetown-last-year-smoke-free
• http://www.nytimes.com/1991/04/23/nyregion/for-gay-legislator-bill-is-end-of-long-journey.html
• http://ctmirror.org/gay-rights-connecticut-big-impact-few-cases/

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