US Navy to rename ship honouring gay rights leader and veteran Harvey Milk
Published: 6/4/2025
US Navy plans to rename the ship honoring gay rights leader and Navy veteran Harvey Milk, alongside other vessels honouring civil rights icons like Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Harriet Tubman. This directive aligns with the Trump administration's goal of "re-establishing the warrior culture" in the armed forces. The move, set to be announced publicly soon, coincides with Pride Month and reflects broader efforts within the government to limit diversity and inclusion programs. Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man elected to public office in California, will have the USNS ship bearing his name renamed following a legal review.
