Harvey Milk Day is a day for both activism and celebration, says nephew Stuart Milk
Stuart Milk, cofounder of the Harvey Milk Foundation, talks to The Advocate about his uncle's legacy and the foundation's work.
MAY 22, 2025
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Harvey Milk's Legacy Soars — He's Norwegian Air's New 'Tail Fin Hero'
The late gay rights leader is being honored in the air.
MARCH 28, 2019
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.
NOVEMBER 6, 2021
To Carry on My Uncle Harvey Milk’s Legacy, We Must Elect Joe Biden
The fight for equality has yet to be fully won, but Biden will bring us closer to the finish line.
MAY 22, 2020
Legendary Drag Queen José Julia Sarria Dead at 91
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AUGUST 19, 2013
Finally, An Encyclopedia Picks Up Where Wikipedia Ends
The Networkers: One activist uses the Internet to bring LGBT history to the masses.
AUGUST 18, 2014
How Are You Celebrating Harvey Milk Day?
Eighty-two years ago today, a legend of gay rights and politics was born.
MAY 22, 2012
A Conversation with Stuart Milk, Co-founder of the Harvey Milk Foundation, on His Uncle’s Legacy
"He was a touchstone to my own self-acceptance and authenticity."
MAY 23, 2018
Harvey Milk to Be Honored on U.S. Postage Stamp
The historic gay political icon is the first openly LGBT elected official to be featured on U.S. postage.
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OCTOBER 10, 2013
Op-ed: What Would Harvey Milk Think?
Gay politician Evan Low knows how far we've come since the days of Harvey Milk's trailblazing activism, but he wonders what Milk would think of our progress.
MAY 29, 2014
Stuart Milk Makes the Obama Case to North Carolina
The nephew of the slain gay rights pioneer says Charlotte is critical to reelection for President Obama.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
PHOTOS: VietPride Brings a Defiant Rainbow to Hanoi
Last weekend's VietPride 2014 was a major hit, drawing an estimated 300 atttendees for the third annual celebration.
AUGUST 4, 2014
Two Men and a Myth
Former Advocate publisher David B. Goodstein is portrayed as one of Harvey Milk's political nemeses in Gus Van Sant's new movie. Oftentimes imperious, Goodstein would seem perfectly cast in that role. But only in the movies does every white hat have a black counterpart.
OCTOBER 22, 2008
For Pride Month, homophobe Hegseth orders Navy to strip Harvey Milk's name from ship
An official with the Department of Defense said the timing during Pride Month was intentional.
JUNE 3, 2025
WATCH: Harvey Milk's Nephew on Progress and the Road Ahead
On the day a postage stamp honoring his late uncle was issued, Stuart Milk went on MSNBC to talk about LGBT advances as well as the persistence of homophobia at home and abroad.
MAY 23, 2014
WATCH LIVE: Harvey Milk Stamp Dedication
Politicians, activists, and LGBT notables will attend a special event at the White House Thursday to officially dedicate the Harvey Milk Stamp at 3 p.m. Eastern time.
MAY 22, 2014
Who was Harvey Milk?
Harvey Milk's legacy is honored every May 22 as Harvey Milk Day. Here's a little bit about exactly who the iconic advocate for LGBTQ+ rights was.
MAY 22, 2024
This Florida county spent $800k to show its support for LGBTQ+ people
Broward County’s $800,000 investment in a Rose Parade float was a symbol of inclusivity and diversity, challenging Florida’s current political climate.
JANUARY 3, 2024
Op-ed: The Only Choice in this Election When You're Jewish and Gay
Harvey Milk's nephew Stuart considers why a gay Jewish man could even consider voting for Mitt Romney over Barack Obama.
NOVEMBER 3, 2012