Equal Rights Across this Great Nation of Ours

30 years after his life was cut short, Harvey Milk continues to inspire new generations of people around the world to follow his vision of love and support for all people.

The triumphant success of Milk at the Oscars ceremony last night is not the end of our journey, but it is a sincere tribute to the man who lived, and lost, his life in a constant pursuit of equality, respect, and appreciation for his community.

Whether personal or societial, change is not easy. The great contribution of this biopic -- and the talent of Dustin Black, Milk’s screenwriter -- is to encourage some people, some where in the world, to question their prejudices. To question the bigotry of their families, or friends. And to see that, on the road to healing, on the road to a greater society, we all have many companions, past and present. We do not walk alone.

Today’s Artist: Rufus Wainwright

Rufus Wainwright is a gay, outspoken artist who writes fantastic songs that battle the status quo. This song, Gay Messiah, uses a sense of irony and humor to challenge bigoted perceptions. Like Dustin Black, Wainwright inspires his fans to question and challenge dated prejudices and to join him in vocally demanding equal rights.

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Sam Patton