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Nation's first gay history museum opens in San Francisco

The nation's first gay history museum opens today in San Francisco, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Items on display include the kitchen table and pink-framed sunglasses that belonged to Harvey Milk, the first elected openly gay politician in California. The exhibit also features manuscripts and sex toys....
Read entire article at USA Today