Topic: Harvey Milk

2 chapters across the catalog

Home Depotation
Episode 1771 51:11 - 53:34

1771: Home Depotation

NPR Pride Coverage, Harvey Milk Navy Ship

NPR's Alana Wise reported from the World Pride celebrations in Washington D.C., which coincide with the city's 50th anniversary of hosting pride events. The report lists grievances against the Trump administration, including the stripping of Harvey Milk's name from a Navy ship. Participants describe the event as a necessary call to action to prevent the community from being "disappeared."

Carbon Bomb
Episode 1647 2:36 - 4:49

1647: Carbon Bomb

USNS Harvey Milk Naval Ship Commissioning in San Francisco

The US Navy commissioned the USNS Harvey Milk in San Francisco, marking the first ship named after an openly gay civil rights leader. Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi attended the event, where officials stated the military is strengthened by LGBTQ members. The vessel is an oiler designed to provide fuel and cargo to warships.