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Senator Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, announces legislation to provide refuge to out-of-state transgender kids and their parents at the Capitol on March 17, 2022. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

California intensfies rivalry with Texas, Florida

by Emily Hoeven March 18, 2022March 18, 2022

California Democrats welcome people in Florida and Texas opposed to their states’ stances on abortion, LGBTQ rights and gun control.

State Associate Justice Patricia Guerrero is Gov. Gavin Newsom's new pick for the California Supreme Court. Photo via California Courts

Newsom nominates first Latina to California Supreme Court

by Byrhonda Lyons February 15, 2022March 22, 2022

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Protect the public’s interest with Kern River water allocation decision

by Guest Commentary January 3, 2022December 21, 2021

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California’s courts need updating

by Guest Commentary October 26, 2021October 22, 2021

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The replacement election in the recall is unnecessary; here’s why

by Guest Commentary September 1, 2021August 31, 2021

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Senate Bill 10 threatens California’s initiative process

by Guest Commentary July 13, 2021July 12, 2021

Assemblymember Kevin Kiley sits for a portrait in his office in the California Capitol on Aug. 28, 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Another challenger jumps into Newsom recall race

by Emily Hoeven July 7, 2021July 7, 2021

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Hold social media companies to founding principles of free speech

by Guest Commentary June 15, 2021June 14, 2021

California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

California’s death penalty is reconsidered again

by Dan Walters June 7, 2021June 3, 2021

Wooden gavel with open law book. The California Supreme Court is expected to make a key death penalty ruling. Image via iStock

Death penalty faces critical test: Will California high court raise bar?

by Emily Hoeven June 1, 2021June 1, 2021