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Gay rights activist calls for march on Washington

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:09:52 +0000

An activist who worked alongside slain gay rights leader Harvey Milk announced plans Sunday for a march on Washington this fall to demand that Congress establish equality and marriage rights for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

Sean Penn files for legal separation from his wife

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Fri, 01 May 2009 17:46:03 +0000

Sean Penn and Robin Wright apparently tried to make it work but now, it seems their marriage might be over for good. Penn and his actress wife are separating after 13 years of marriage, citing(...)

Is Calif. Gov changing mind on Milk Day?

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:37:37 +0000

Still fresh from winning the best-actor Oscar for playing gay rights hero Harvey Milk, Sean Penn expressed confidence Tuesday that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger would sign a bill officially recognizing Milk's birthday in California

New push for Milk Day to honor slain gay politician

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:50:18 +0000

(San Francisco, California) Fresh from his best actor Oscar for his performance as Harvey Milk, Sean Penn is pushing California to officially recognize the late gay politician’s birthday.

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Rudolph: Why gay rights are best for children

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:09:28 +0000

Dustin Lance Black spoke in support of gay and lesbian children in his Oscar acceptance speech. Sean Penn invoked “the shame in their grandchildren’s eyes” to try and sway opponents of(...)

Gay Asians criticize Oscar censorship

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:47:00 +0000

(Kuala Lumpur) Gay Asians voiced indignation Wednesday after television broadcasts of the Academy Awards in their region censored the words “gay” and “lesbian” in speeches that called for equal(...)

Golden words: Oscar winner Dustin Lance Black

barbarasimon — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:00:54 +0000

“Milk” writer Dustin Lance Black talks about his emotional Oscar acceptance speech and what we can learn from Harvey Milk in the fight for equal rights for all.

Gay night at the Oscars includes victorious ‘Milk’

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:00:50 +0000

Gus Van Sant’s Milk may not have won Best Picture, but last night’s 81st annual Academy Awards ceremony included plenty of gay-related moments, the most satisfying of which may have been Sean(...)

Penn wins SAG award for Milk

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:52:47 +0000

Last night the acting community awarded its best and brightest for their work in 2008, and Sean Penn was singled out for one of the biggest awards of the night for playing Harvey Milk in Gus Van(...)

“Milk” nabs best picture, actor, supporting actor, director, screenplay Oscar nominations

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:15:40 +0000

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominations for the 81st Academy Awards, and Gus Van Sant’s Milk scored nominations in the categories of Best Picture, Best Actor(...)