The point is not whether Milk would have wanted to marry Smith. The point is that he lived in circumstances where it was possible for an openly gay and unmarried man to leave death benefits to his surviving partner.
The Chicago Ordinance on Human Rights, which banned discrimination against gays and lesbians and other minorities, was passed on December 21, 1988. Gerber/Hart Library, 1127 W. Granville, recently organized a panel discussion to mark the occasion.
I’m often asked, “What are the publications and organizations and people you support?” So, in response, I’ve made up this set of lists, which I’ll add to as time goes on.