Tag: New York City Council
Can a gay millenial of color beat a homophobic minister for a NY Congressional...
A Congressional race that pits a homophobic minister against a gay millennial would attract attention no matter where it was happening. But in this case, the setting is probably last place you’d expect: New York City.
Rubén Díaz Sr., a 76-year-old Pentecostal minister, is running against Ritchie Torres, a 31-year-old gay man, for a seat being vacated by Rep. José Serrano. Serrano, the longest serving Hispanic member of Congress, is retiring due to illness.
Both Díaz and Torres are Democrats currently...
