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November 27th: Harvey Milk Assassinated

Gay in the 80s Posted on November 27, 2014 by Colin ClewsNovember 27, 2014

Today marks the 36th anniversary of the assassination of Harvey Milk. As appalling as this event was, Harvey Milk continues to inspire the fight for queer rights and justice around the world. By way of illustration I am posting a … Continue reading →

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27th November 1978. Harvey Milk assassinated

Gay in the 80s Posted on November 27, 2013 by Colin ClewsNovember 27, 2013

“If a bullet should enter my brain, let that bullet destroy every closet door.” Today is the 35th anniversary of the murder of Harvey Milk. He was not the first openly LGBT person to stand for, and win, public office … Continue reading →

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