Who was Oscar V. Peterson, the man replacing gay rights icon Harvey Milk on a U.S. Navy ship?
Sailors will undoubtedly take pride in honoring World War II hero Peterson, but there was no reason not to take pride in Milk.
JUNE 30, 2025
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Op-ed: The Only Choice in this Election When You're Jewish and Gay
Harvey Milk's nephew Stuart considers why a gay Jewish man could even consider voting for Mitt Romney over Barack Obama.
NOVEMBER 3, 2012
U.S. Navy Launches Ship Honoring Harvey Milk
The USNS Harvey Milk is the second replenishment oiler to be built in a class of ships dedicated to U.S. human rights activists.
NOVEMBER 6, 2021
Harvey Milk's Legacy Soars — He's Norwegian Air's New 'Tail Fin Hero'
The late gay rights leader is being honored in the air.
MARCH 28, 2019
San Diego Gets the Worlds First Harvey Milk Street
Yesterday the San Diego City Council unanimously voted to name a street after LGBT civil rights pioneer Harvey Milk, becoming the first city in the country to do so.
MAY 9, 2012
Harvey Milk Day is a day for both activism and celebration, says nephew Stuart Milk
Stuart Milk, cofounder of the Harvey Milk Foundation, talks to The Advocate about his uncle's legacy and the foundation's work.
MAY 22, 2025
WATCH: Harvey Milk's Nephew on Progress and the Road Ahead
On the day a postage stamp honoring his late uncle was issued, Stuart Milk went on MSNBC to talk about LGBT advances as well as the persistence of homophobia at home and abroad.
MAY 23, 2014
Construction Begins on Navy Ship Named After Harvey Milk
The slain LGBTQ leader resigned from the Navy in 1950s after being spotted in a popular San Diego gay cruising area. Now a ship named after him will be constructed in the same city.
DECEMBER 16, 2019
Harvey Milk Stamp Promoted
Several LGBT activists are campaigning for the U.S. Postal Service to issue a stamp honoring Harvey Milk, and one of them says Milk would love it -- and find it hilarious.
MARCH 29, 2011
WATCH LIVE: Harvey Milk Stamp Dedication
Politicians, activists, and LGBT notables will attend a special event at the White House Thursday to officially dedicate the Harvey Milk Stamp at 3 p.m. Eastern time.
MAY 22, 2014
This Florida county spent $800k to show its support for LGBTQ+ people
Broward County’s $800,000 investment in a Rose Parade float was a symbol of inclusivity and diversity, challenging Florida’s current political climate.
JANUARY 3, 2024
Sen. Adam Schiff blocked in effort to keep Harvey Milk's name on Navy ship
A Republican senator objected, keeping Schiff's resolution from winning unanimous consent.
JUNE 6, 2025
A Conversation with Stuart Milk, Co-founder of the Harvey Milk Foundation, on His Uncle’s Legacy
"He was a touchstone to my own self-acceptance and authenticity."
MAY 23, 2018
Stuart Milk Makes the Obama Case to North Carolina
The nephew of the slain gay rights pioneer says Charlotte is critical to reelection for President Obama.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
For Pride Month, homophobe Hegseth orders Navy to strip Harvey Milk's name from ship
An official with the Department of Defense said the timing during Pride Month was intentional.
JUNE 3, 2025
The Resurrection of Harvey Milk
On the 30th anniversary of his death, and with the new Gus Van Sant biopic bearing his name, Harvey Milk is bigger than ever. As movie audiences nationwide reflect on the man who was, one can't help but wonder about the man who might have been. What if Milk hadn't been murdered?
OCTOBER 22, 2008
Will SFO Change to Harvey Milk International Airport?
San Francisco supervisor David Campos is working to ensure visitors to his city will land in Harvey Milk International Airport.
JANUARY 15, 2013
How Are You Celebrating Harvey Milk Day?
Eighty-two years ago today, a legend of gay rights and politics was born.
MAY 22, 2012