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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

WhatMatters

California intensfies rivalry with Texas, Florida

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

By

Emily Hoeven

• March 18, 2022

Eli Fox and Jamie Marquis at their home in Sacramento on Dec. 4, 2021. Photo by Karlos Rene Ayala for CalMatters

Higher Education

Unseen and unsafe: Students who have been “deadnamed” explain why a new California law matters

A new California law requires public colleges to update diplomas and records for transgender students who have changed their names. Students and advocates say it's affirming and will prevent discrimination.

By

Oden Taylor

• December 14, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced today that Justice Martin Jenkins has been appointed to the Supreme Court of California. Photo courtesy of Governor's press office

WhatMatters

Newsom picks moderate for CA Supreme Court

Good morning, California. It’s Tuesday, October 6. Gov’s first nominee Gov. Gavin Newsom made his first appointment to the California Supreme Court on Monday, nominating retired Justice Martin Jenkins to fill the seat vacated in August by the court’s most conservative member, Justice Ming Chin. If confirmed, Jenkins, 66, would be the first openly gay […]

By

Emily Hoeven

• October 6, 2020

Commentary

Here are four priorities for state’s new strategic plan for suicide prevention

California has launched a comprehensive suicide prevention campaign to ensure people receive the support they need before reaching a crisis point.

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Guest Commentary

• July 21, 2020

WhatMatters

Future of work, Hollywood, abortion, guns, money, and sexual orientation

Battle heats up on independent contractors bill. State aims to lure back film producers from anti-abortion states. Democrats take gun fight to the bank.

By

Dan Morain

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Judy Lin

• August 27, 2019

Larry Block owns Block Party, one of a handful of gay-owned and gay-centric shops left on Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood. He’s lived in WeHo since 1985, but worries the neighborhood is going too mainstream. Photo by Elizabeth Aguilera for CalMatters

Housing

Gentrification is changing California’s iconic gay communities

Experts say neighborhoods that emerged as havens for gay Californians are now feeling the effects of rising home prices, shifting cultural norms and new ways of connecting.

By

Elizabeth Aguilera

• August 14, 2019

Newsletters

Newsom’s fire plan, lack of mental health leadership, a transgender barrier to fall

Newsom eyes package to address wildfires crisis. Mental health services vary widely by county. Legislation focuses on school records for transgender alumi.

By

Dan Morain

• June 24, 2019

Newsletters

Drawing lines on privacy, wildfire, water and schools

San Francisco bans use of facial-recognition technology. PG&E's new CEO to face lawmakers today. Attorney general sues to stop raising of Shasta Dam.

By

Dan Morain

• May 15, 2019

The rainbow flag or gay pride flag, is a symbol of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender pride. It originated in California, but is now used worldwide.

Capitol

California schools haven’t fully embraced laws protecting LGBTQ kids, study shows

In the past decade, California has adopted more than a half-dozen laws intended to prevent bullying, strengthen suicide prevention and cultivate inclusive learning environments for LGBTQ students in the state’s public schools. But the state’ school districts are implementing these new laws inconsistently, according to a new sweeping report-card style analysis from the Equality California […]

By

Ricardo Cano

• May 13, 2019

Newsletters

Newsom’s response to synagogue shooting, aging baby boomers, and mental health care

Newsom earmarks money for security at houses of worship and promises more mental health care funding, UCSF Medical Centrer weighs controversial partnership

By

Dan Morain

• April 30, 2019

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