To commemorate Harvey Milk Day, TIME republishes a snippet of its coverage on the remembrance of his death. The article “Another Day of Death” was originally published in the December 11, 1978 issue.
10 Years
— Today since the United Nations gave the U.S. and U.K. the mandate to run Iraq
“Because I am asserting my right not to testify, I know that some people will assume that I have done something wrong. I have not.”
— Lois Lerner, the director of the exempt organizations unit at the Internal Revenue Service, defending her right to invoke the Fifth Amendment during her testimony before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Wednesday.
Wrenching Decisions as Tornado Flattens School
As soon as she heard the tornado siren start to wail on Monday, Tracy Stephen rushed to Plaza Towers Elementary School to pick up her 6-year-old daughter Abigail…
Anthony Weiner Launches Bid to Become NYC Mayor
Anthony Weiner’s run for a renaissance is officially on.
Morning Must Reads: May 22
In the news: Oklahoma’s tornadoes, a new L.A. mayor, the IRS drawout, Rubio vs. Cruz, Anthony Weiner’s run, weaseling out of Obamacare, Fox News’ phone records, and sequester part 2
Garcetti Elected Los Angeles Mayor Over Greuel
The mayoral contest saw record spending — over $30 million overall.
Caramel Apple
Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, was welcomed to Washington Tuesday like a conquering corporate hero, not the boss of a firm that has found all sorts of ways to dodge the US Tax Code.
Senate Immigration Bill Clears Committee in Bipartisan Vote
Ten Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee joined with three Republicans in support of a sweeping deal that will go to the floor in June.
Barbara, What? BUONO
Underdog candidate for NJ governor Barbara Buono fights for some name recognition in new ad
President Obama’s Remarks on the Tornadoes in Oklahoma (Transcript)
Remarks provided by the White House Press Office
Obama: Nation Will Stand With Oklahoma “As Long As It Takes”
“Our prayers are with the people of Oklahoma today,” Obama said, “and we’ll back up those prayers with deeds for as long as it takes.”
‘It’s Like a War Zone’: Horror and Heroism in Oklahoma After Tornado Tears Through
Brandon Morgan wanted to get up early to chase tornadoes…
