Stuart Milk fighting for Harvey Milk Day

Stuart Milk writes in a piece for The Bilerico Project that he is “thrilled” by the announcement that Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and First Lady Maria Shriver will induct his uncle, Harvey Milk, into the California Hall of Fame for his contributions to California’s history and the civil rights of LGBT people.

But it is not enough.

He is hopeful that Gov. Schwarzenegger will also take the time to meet with him along with others whose lives are touched by his uncle and hear why it’s so important for him to sign the Harvey Milk Day bill into law.

The Hall of Fame is an important symbol that truly needs to be backed up by an annual day offering the opportunity for education and celebration of the diversity that makes California great. … Things have changed since last year’s devastating veto, and the veto message is even less applicable now than then. Since that time, the Governor has shown signs that he’s open to listening more on this issue.

Stuart Milk urges supporters of Harvey Milk Day to call the Governor’s office right now at 916.445.2841 or to respond via Twitter (@Schwarzenegger).