Harvey Milk
Harvey Milk was an influential American politician and LGBTQ+ rights activist, known for being one of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States. Serving on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, Milk was a prominent advocate for gay rights and social justice during the 1970s. His legacy continues to inspire movements for equality and has been immortalized in films and literature, highlighting his courage and commitment to fighting discrimination.
Born on May 22, 1930 (95 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4 | 8.50 | 0.09% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 298,874 | $21,000,000 | 18,962$ |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 72,359 | $2,700,000 | 2,878$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 2,829 | $110,000 | 57$ |
| Italy | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 31,102 | $2,000,000 | 1,029$ |
| Spain | 1 | 4.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 25,521 | $1,400,000 | 764$ |
| Austria | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 9,006,398 | 4,619 | $450,000 | 231$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 5,728 | $240,000 | 135$ |
| Czech Republic | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 10,708,981 | 5,492 | $245,000 | 126$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,602 | $56,000 | 43$ |
| Iceland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 341,243 | 181 | $24,000 | 13$ |
| Japan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 126,476,461 | 64,893 | $5,000,000 | 2,565$ |
| Totals | 16 | 670,373,638 | 513,200 | $33,225,000 | 26,803$ |
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Recent Mentions
United States:
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth mentioned Harvey Milk as one of the country’s first openly gay elected officials.
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Slovenia:
Harvey Milk was a gay rights activist whose legacy is honored by the renaming of a Navy tanker.
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Spain:
Harvey Milk's name was mentioned in relation to a decision to remove his name from a naval ship.
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United Kingdom:
Harvey Milk was the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California, and plans were reported to rename a navy ship in his honor.
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Iceland:
Harvey Milk was one of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States and a symbol for the LGBTQ+ rights movement.
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United States:
Harvey Milk was a gay rights pioneer and mentor to Cleve Jones, known for his ability to connect with people and advocate for shared humanity.
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Austria:
Harvey Milk is mentioned in the context of being too gay for the US Navy under Trump.
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Italy:
Harvey Milk was a prominent gay rights activist and one of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States.
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Czech Republic:
Harvey Milk was a gay activist whose name is being removed from a U.S. Navy ship.
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Portugal:
Harvey Milk was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and later became one of the first openly gay individuals elected to public office in the U.S.
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