To the editor : As each day goes by, the Trump administration makes abundantly clear its intentions to erase the protections for and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. It has threatened to cut federal funds over transgender students competing in athletics, refused to acknowledge Pride Month, is forcing the removal of our transgender military members from service and is now reportedly considering renaming a naval ship. This ship was named after Harvey Milk, who was not only a fierce fighter for gay rights but who also served four years in the Navy ( “Strip the name of gay rights icon Harvey Milk from a Navy ship? California leaders are furious,” June 3). When asked about the reports, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, in part, that the names of our military assets should reflect

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