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Kamala Harris's late gay former campaign manager, Jim Rivaldo, also got Harvey Milk elected

California Investigates School Board Members Who Called Harvey Milk a 'Pedophile'

The California Department of Education is investigating a school district after its board members rejected a social studies textbook — while calling revered LGBTQ+ activist Harvey Milk a "pedophile."

12 Enduring Quotes From Harvey Milk

It's Harvey Milk Day, when we remember why the assassinated San Francisco Supervisor remains a shining light.

12 LGBT Icons From History Who Made Pride Possible

Pride wasn't built in a day. It required decades — centuries, even — of brave LGBT people who paved the way for a movement.

Harvey Milk's original Advocate obituary from 1979

The gay rights icon was memorialized in the January 11, 1979 issue of The Advocate. Read the obituary below.

LGBTQ+ group pulls Biden endorsement over 'perilous' handling of Israel-Hamas war

The Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club in San Francisco has rescinded its endorsement of President Joe Biden for the March primary.

Nancy Pelosi's Possible House Successor Places His Gay Identity Front and Center

Calif. Sen. Scott Wiener, one of our Advocates of the Year, is a worthy heir to both Pelosi and another San Francisco icon, Harvey Milk.

From 'Heather' to Harvey to Matthew Shepard, Lesléa Newman Chronicles Queer History

This author, and one of our Advocates of the Year, has been at the forefront of LGBTQ+ history for over 30 years.

California to Buy Temecula Students Textbook Rejected Because of Harvey Milk

In rejecting the social studies textbook, the Temecula school board president called Milk a pedophile.

California School Board President Calls Harvey Milk a 'Pedophile'

Activists, parents, and supporters of LGBTQ+ rights were outraged.

Fire Island Pines Dedicates Park For LGBTQ+ Trailblazers This Saturday

U.S. Navy Launches Ship Honoring Harvey Milk

The USNS Harvey Milk is the second replenishment oiler to be built in a class of ships dedicated to U.S. human rights activists.

Tucker Carlson Once Lauded Harvey Milk's Killer and Antigay Senator

A yearbook image of Carlson listing membership in the Dan White Society and Jesse Helms Foundation is authentic, according to Trinity College.

Harry Britt, Former S.F. Supervisor and Harvey's Successor, Dies at 82

The gay activist is remembered as a progressive champion.

The True Story Behind 'Out,' Pixar's Groundbreaking Gay Short Film

Director Steven Clay Hunter and producer Max Sachar reveal how Harvey Milk and The Twilight Zone helped inspire their film.

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Harvey Milk

The California Department of Education is investigating a school district after its board members rejected a social studies textbook — while calling revered LGBTQ+ activist Harvey Milk a "pedophile."

It's Harvey Milk Day, when we remember why the assassinated San Francisco Supervisor remains a shining light.

Pride wasn't built in a day. It required decades — centuries, even — of brave LGBT people who paved the way for a movement.

The gay rights icon was memorialized in the January 11, 1979 issue of The Advocate. Read the obituary below.

The Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club in San Francisco has rescinded its endorsement of President Joe Biden for the March primary.

Calif. Sen. Scott Wiener, one of our Advocates of the Year, is a worthy heir to both Pelosi and another San Francisco icon, Harvey Milk.

This author, and one of our Advocates of the Year, has been at the forefront of LGBTQ+ history for over 30 years.

In rejecting the social studies textbook, the Temecula school board president called Milk a pedophile.

Activists, parents, and supporters of LGBTQ+ rights were outraged.

The USNS Harvey Milk is the second replenishment oiler to be built in a class of ships dedicated to U.S. human rights activists.

A yearbook image of Carlson listing membership in the Dan White Society and Jesse Helms Foundation is authentic, according to Trinity College.

The gay activist is remembered as a progressive champion.

Director Steven Clay Hunter and producer Max Sachar reveal how Harvey Milk and The Twilight Zone helped inspire their film.