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R.I.P.

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Long before Harvey Milk, Allan Spear was one of the first openly gay politicians in America.

The former Minnesota state senator died Saturday following complications from heart surgery on Thursday.

He was 71 years old.

Spear announced he was gay in 1974. He began working that decade to amend Minnesota's Human Rights Act to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation. The legislation passed in 1993.

Posted: October 13, 2008 at 10:59 am

15 comments to “R.I.P.”



  1. 1

    Work it in Paradise Allan!
    Sleep well sweet prince.



  2. 2

    RIP Big Gay AL.



  3. 3

    Rest In Peace Allan Spear



  4. 4

    Well, he won his battle before he died then.



  5. 5

    Hopefully, he's going to a world that is accepting of all human beings.
    -



  6. 6

    At least he was able to see his Act passed and enjoy his success :)
    Also, some of you say the most vile and disgusting things… Get an education and soap to wash out your nasty mouths…some of you are just plain gross!



  7. 7

    sad.



  8. 8

    God bless.



  9. 9

    damnit perez, youre posting is flawed…didnt show up the first time..now i look like a dumbass for typing a double post. bastuh!



  10. 10

    Why do gay bashers
    even read Perez Hilton?
    .

    I read a study that proves
    most homophobes secretly
    are attracted to their own sex.



  11. 11

    Rip



  12. 12

    Hoorah to the politically progressive of the naturally beautiful state of Minnesota!

    Mr. Spear, you are a credit to this fair state.



  13. 13

    RIP AL



  14. 14

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  15. 15

    Very brave man. I give him my utmost respect. RIP.