Harvey Milk Murder

'If a Bullet Should Enter My Brain': 33 Years Ago

Jamie McGonnigal | Posted 01.28.2012

Jamie McGonnigal

Harvey Milk had prerecorded a message after receiving several anti-gay death threats during his political career. The message said, "If a bullet should enter my brain, let that bullet shatter every closet door."

The Value Of Milk, and The Best Gay-Themed Movies By Farr

John Farr | Posted 05.25.2011

John Farr

For me, seeing Milk was a transformative experience because it restored my belief that Hollywood can make quality pictures that have broad appeal.

Behind the Infamous Twinkie Defense

Paul Krassner | Posted 05.25.2011

Paul Krassner

In 1979, I covered Dan White's trial for the San Francisco Bay Guardian. During the trial, in my notebook, I scribbled "the Twinkie defense," and wrote about it in my next report.