My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
409 - You Were Exactly Right
Jan 4, 2024
This week, the hosts express their gratitude to Exactly Right, talk about their holiday donation to the ACLU, and share the fascinating life and legacy of Harvey Milk. They discuss his involvement in the gay rights movement, his fight for equality, and the tragic assassination of both Harvey Milk and Mayor Moscone.
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- Harvey Milk was the first openly gay person to win an election for public office in California, fighting for LGBTQ+ rights.
- Milk's assassination by Dan White sparked outrage and highlighted the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights.
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Harvey Milk: A Pioneering Gay Rights Activist and Politician
Harvey Milk, a charismatic and passionate gay rights activist, became the first openly gay person to win an election for public office in California. He represented San Francisco's District 5 and fought for equality and protection against discrimination for the LGBTQ+ community. Milk sponsored a bill outlawing discrimination based on sexual orientation, which was a major milestone in the fight for gay rights. Tragically, Milk and San Francisco Mayor George Moscone were assassinated by former supervisor Dan White. Their deaths sparked outrage and highlighted the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights.
