Writer Nathan Manske has started a blog called 'I'm from Driftwood' inspired by the story of Harvey Milk, and more specifically, the … [Read more...] about I’m from River Forest, Illinois
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Activists Demand Gay Adoption, End to Discrimination in Florida
Hundreds of people (though less than the thousand hoped for) descended upon Tallahassee, Florida yesterday to lobby legislators for repeal of the … [Read more...] about Activists Demand Gay Adoption, End to Discrimination in Florida
Stuart Milk to Rally Against Anti-Gay Discrimination in Florida
Stuart Milk will speak at a rally at Florida's Capitol on Monday in support of an anti-discrimination bill: "Three decades after gay … [Read more...] about Stuart Milk to Rally Against Anti-Gay Discrimination in Florida
California Prop 8 Updates: ‘Dan White, Hero for Killing a Queer’
I had a bunch of items to post on Proposition 8 and marriage equality in California so I figured I'd do a mini-update and group them … [Read more...] about California Prop 8 Updates: ‘Dan White, Hero for Killing a Queer’
Sean Penn, Gay Leaders Push for ‘Harvey Milk Day’ in California
California Assemblyman Mark Leno kicked off another bid to have May 22, Harvey Milk's birthday, made "a day of special significance" in … [Read more...] about Sean Penn, Gay Leaders Push for ‘Harvey Milk Day’ in California
Sean Penn to Join Push for ‘Harvey Milk Day’ in California
Last October, California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed legislation authored by Assemblyman Mark Leno that would have recognized May 22 as … [Read more...] about Sean Penn to Join Push for ‘Harvey Milk Day’ in California
Dustin Lance Black Talks to Oprah About Oscar Win
Milk screenwriter Dustin Lance Black talked to Oprah and Gayle King on Friday about his Oscar win and his inspiring acceptance speech.Watch it, AFTER … [Read more...] about Dustin Lance Black Talks to Oprah About Oscar Win
Buttars Remarks Prompt Harvey Milk Statue Initative for Utah Capitol
Utah state senator Chris Buttars' recent anti-gay remarks have prompted straight Utah resident Roger Carrier to launch an initiative to have a … [Read more...] about Buttars Remarks Prompt Harvey Milk Statue Initative for Utah Capitol
Ongina Delivers Gift of $25K from MAC to NY’s Harvey Milk School
Earlier this week I posted a video of Ongina breaking down after winning a MAC Viva Glam cosmetics competition and revealing his HIV status on … [Read more...] about Ongina Delivers Gift of $25K from MAC to NY’s Harvey Milk School
Gay and Lesbian Content Censored in Asia Oscar Re-Broadcast
Monday I posted a note from a reader that Lance Black's speech and other gay content in Sunday's Academy Awards presentation had been cut from … [Read more...] about Gay and Lesbian Content Censored in Asia Oscar Re-Broadcast