(via bilerico) House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told a crowd gathered at Equality California's Harvey Milk Day celebration: "'Don't Ask, … [Read more...] about Pelosi Tells ‘Harvey Milk Day’ Crowd: ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, I Feel Quite Certain, Will Be a Memory Come Christmas’ – Video
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Equality California Responds to Report That Dustin Lance Black Was Disinvited to Harvey Milk Day Party
Earlier today, Steve linked to a report posted on Queerty.com that Equality California had disinvited Dustin Lance Black from a Harvey Milk Day … [Read more...] about Equality California Responds to Report That Dustin Lance Black Was Disinvited to Harvey Milk Day Party
Celebrating Harvey Milk
The first openly gay man elected to public office in a major U.S. city is being celebrated all over the United States today. Observances for the very … [Read more...] about Celebrating Harvey Milk
What are You Doing for Harvey Milk Day Tomorrow? A Guide
Students at the Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy in San Francisco:California Assembly Speaker John Perez reflects on the life and legacy of Harvey … [Read more...] about What are You Doing for Harvey Milk Day Tomorrow? A Guide
Prop 8 Judge Vaughn Walker Courted by Activist Paparazzi
SF activist Michael Petrelis ran into Prop 8 judge Vaughn Walker as his honor was enjoying a martini in the Castro. Petrelis asked him if he would … [Read more...] about Prop 8 Judge Vaughn Walker Courted by Activist Paparazzi
Watch: California GOP Lawmaker and Iraq War Veteran Nathan Fletcher’s Impassioned Speech Against ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Yesterday, the California Assembly voted 51-17 to approve a resolution urging President Obama to repeal the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" … [Read more...] about Watch: California GOP Lawmaker and Iraq War Veteran Nathan Fletcher’s Impassioned Speech Against ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Bakersfield School Trustee Who Threw Punch at ‘No on 8’ Supporter Now Wants ‘Harvey Milk Day’ Banned
Ken Mettler, a school board trustee at Kern High School District in Bakersfield, California, does not want the school to recognize Harvey Milk Day, he … [Read more...] about Bakersfield School Trustee Who Threw Punch at ‘No on 8’ Supporter Now Wants ‘Harvey Milk Day’ Banned
Federal Prop 8 Case Closing Arguments Set for June 16
At today's haring before Judge Vaughn Walker in Perry v Schwarzenegger, the federal challenge to Proposition 8, Walker set closing arguments for … [Read more...] about Federal Prop 8 Case Closing Arguments Set for June 16
California Assembly Removes Archaic State Requirement That Health Officials Seek ‘Cure’ for Homosexuality
A measure to remove an archaic California law that required state health officials to seek a cure for homosexuality which was approved by an Assembly … [Read more...] about California Assembly Removes Archaic State Requirement That Health Officials Seek ‘Cure’ for Homosexuality
Gay California Legislator Roy Ashburn Wins Pink Brick Award
California State Seantor Roy Ashburn, who came out of the closet earlier this year following a DUI arrest that was preceded by a visit to a gay bar, … [Read more...] about Gay California Legislator Roy Ashburn Wins Pink Brick Award