All posts tagged "equality california"
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“This Is a Gut Punch”: LGBTQ Groups React to Trump’s Win
Leading LGBTQ rights groups were dismayed by the results of the presidential election and its potentially harmful impact on the community.
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California Law Stops Schools from Outing Trans Students
The law is a response to parental notification policies requiring teachers to inform on students who are transgender.
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California Mayor Recalled After Coming Out as Transgender
Supporters of Calexico City Council Member and Mayor Raúl Ureña denounced the recall as a "calculated," transphobic attack.
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Laphonza Butler Appointed California’s First LGBTQ U.S. Senator
Laphonza Butler, a gay Black woman, has been named to the U.S. Senate by Gov. Gavin Newsom, becoming the state's first out LGBTQ senator.
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LGBTQ ally Gov. Gavin Newsom defeats recall attempt in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat and LGBTQ ally, has successfully beat back an attempt to recall him from office.
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California bill would ban unnecessary surgery on intersex children under age 6
Measure seeks to delay surgical interventions so parents can make better-informed decisions about children's health
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LGBTQ advocates call for Trump’s removal from office following unrest at U.S. Capitol
Despite the unrest that occurred on Wednesday afternoon after right-wing protesters overran the U.S. Capitol Building, congressional lawmakers ultimately certified the results of the 2020...
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Republican lawmaker condemned for video mocking LGBTQ youth
State Sen. Scott Wilk used David Bowie lyrics to voice opposition to a bill protecting transgender youth from discrimination
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California bill bans insurers from discriminating against people living with HIV
Supporters of the law argue that HIV is now a manageable condition and that people with the virus now live longer lives
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California starts tracking LBTQ data for COVID-19 patients
California will become only the second state in the nation, after Pennsylvania, to collect data on COVID-19's impact on LGBTQ people
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LGBTQ-affirming health groups sue Trump administration for removing trans protections from Affordable Care Act
Lawsuit alleges that rule is unlawful, and will lead to further discrimination against LGBTQ patients and marginalized population
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California GOP congressional candidate claimed she withdrew her daughter from college for supporting gay marriage
Equality California accuses Michelle Steel of demonstrating "contempt" for her would-be LGBTQ constituents
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California Democrat introduces bill to end insurance discrimination against people with HIV
A California state senator has introduced legislation to stop insurance companies from denying life and disability income insurance based solely on HIV status. On Tuesday,...
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California’s largest LGBTQ organization endorses Pete Buttigieg for president
South Bend mayor also gets nod from Silver State Equality, Nevada's statewide LGBTQ advocacy group
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California governor signs bill expanding access to HIV prevention medication
Earlier this week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a law that expands access to HIV prevention medications in an effort to reduce the number...
