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Originally Published 6 months ago — by PBS
The Pentagon announced it will rename the USNS Harvey Milk to honor WWII sailor Oscar V. Peterson, removing Milk's name amid efforts by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to eliminate names honoring diversity and inclusion, aligning with a broader political agenda during Pride Month.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Guardian
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the renaming of a US Navy supply vessel previously named after gay rights icon Harvey Milk to honor Medal of Honor recipient Oscar V Peterson, citing a move to 'take politics out of ship naming' amidst backlash against LGBTQ+ rights and efforts to erase Milk's contributions.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
The U.S. Navy is renaming the fleet replenishment ship originally named after Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in the U.S., to honor Medal of Honor recipient Oscar V. Peterson, as part of a broader review to remove politically or historically controversial names from military assets.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
The article criticizes Pete Hegseth's push to rename the USNS Harvey Milk and other ships named after civil rights icons, arguing that it dishonors their legacy and undermines the true meaning of a warrior, which includes honor, respect, and service to the country. It highlights Milk's military service and the significance of honoring civil rights heroes in the Navy, contrasting this with Hegseth's apparent use of bigotry and insecurity to reshape the military's identity.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by NPR
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the USNS Harvey Milk, a Navy ship named after the gay rights activist and Korean War veteran, to be renamed as part of a broader effort to align military assets with the Trump administration's values, sparking criticism from political leaders and advocates for LGBTQ rights.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by BBC
The US Navy plans to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, a ship honoring gay rights leader and Navy veteran Harvey Milk, amid broader efforts by the Trump administration to reduce diversity and inclusion initiatives in the military, sparking criticism from Democratic leaders.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Guardian
The US Navy is ordered to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, a ship named after the gay rights activist and Navy veteran, during Pride month, as part of a broader effort to rename vessels honoring various American icons, a move criticized by some as erasing civil rights legacies.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by NBC News
The USNS Harvey Milk, a Navy vessel named after LGBTQ rights pioneer Harvey Milk, will be renamed without a specified reason, amid broader military efforts to de-emphasize cultural and awareness months, including Pride Month, and to rename military bases with controversial historical names.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian US
The Temecula Valley unified school district in southern California has reversed its decision and adopted the state's new social studies book and curriculum, which includes references to LGBTQ+ figures in history. The decision was welcomed by Governor Gavin Newsom, who criticized the previous rejection as an attempt to "whitewash history." The school board, however, stated that it would strike out any mention of Harvey Milk, a gay rights activist and politician. The controversy reflects a broader trend of book bans and attacks on LGBTQ+ rights in schools across the US.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Los Angeles
The Temecula Valley Unified School District board members held an emergency meeting and voted to adopt a new curriculum after facing a $1.5 million fine imposed by Governor Gavin Newsom for rejecting a state-endorsed social studies curriculum that mentioned Harvey Milk, the first openly gay person elected into political office in California. The district plans to implement different material to replace mention of Milk while still meeting state mandates. Congressman Darrell Issa expressed support for the school board and criticized Newsom for intervening in local control.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV
California Governor Gavin Newsom has threatened to take action against the Temecula Valley Unified School District for rejecting textbooks that included references to LGBTQ icon Harvey Milk. Newsom stated that the state would purchase the books itself and fine the district for violating state law. The controversy arose when the school board president referred to Milk as a "pedophile," sparking outrage and protests. Newsom criticized the board's decision and vowed to ensure that students have the necessary instructional materials. The district has stated that the textbooks themselves do not mention Milk, but he is referenced in supporting materials for upper-grade students. The board fired the district superintendent in response to the controversy.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KTLA Los Angeles
The Temecula School Board President, Dr. Joseph Komrosky, has been criticized by Governor Gavin Newsom for blocking a history book that mentions Harvey Milk, a slain gay rights advocate. Komrosky called Milk a pedophile, which Newsom called "offensive." The book was optional for teachers to use and had already been piloted by over 45 teachers. The governor and Attorney General Rob Bonta released a statement urging the board to provide information on its decision-making process, and Newsom warned that there will be consequences for denying students the freedom to learn.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by POLITICO
The attorney general of California, Rob Bonta, will review a Southern California school board's decision to reject social studies curriculum over its mention of gay rights hero Harvey Milk. The board's conservative majority has been accused of blocking textbooks for first through fifth graders due to discriminatory animus. The rejection of curriculum has been warned against by California's governor and state superintendent, and the attorney general's review is the first of its kind.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian US
The president of the Temecula school board in California, Joseph Komrosky, is facing backlash for calling gay rights activist Harvey Milk a "pedophile" and objecting to an elementary social science curriculum that included Milk in its supplemental materials. Komrosky and two other school board members struck down the social science curriculum in a 3-2 vote that leaves the district without a textbook for the coming year. California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Komrosky's statement and defended the state's freedom to learn. The dispute comes amid controversies over how to teach about LGBTQ+ issues in schools.