R.I.P.

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: Oct 13, 2008 at 10:59 am / Email this »

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15 comments to “R.I.P.”

Gucci Bag says – reply to this

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Work it in Paradise Allan!
Sleep well sweet prince.
Big Black Dick says – reply to this

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RIP Big Gay AL.
RashManly says – reply to this

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Rest In Peace Allan Spear
Melissa is always right says – reply to this

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Well, he won his battle before he died then.
LULU~* says – reply to this

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Hopefully, he's going to a world that is accepting of all human beings.
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Frogger says – reply to this

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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!
lovely.nikki says – reply to this

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sad.
Solid925silver says – reply to this

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God bless.
radliek says – reply to this

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

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Why do gay bashers
even read Perez Hilton?
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I read a study that proves
most homophobes secretly
are attracted to their own sex.
Tinci33 says – reply to this

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Rip
Your_Political_Allison says – reply to this

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

Mr. Spear, you are a credit to this fair state.
nonionas says – reply to this

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RIP AL
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TedStarz says – reply to this

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