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3 days agoCalifornia's Ban on Masked Immigration Agents Struck Down by Federal Appeals Court | KQED
"If a state law directly regulates the conduct of the United States, it is void irrespective of whether the regulated activities are essential to federal functions or operations, and irrespective of the degree to which the state law interferes with federal functions or operations."
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NYC politics
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5 days agoLGBTQ representation emerges as key issue in City Council's special election race for District 3
LGBTQ leaders are actively campaigning in New York City's special election for the City Council's Third District, emphasizing representation and community significance.
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3 days agoFour Democrats Rally Behind Caretaker Candidate to Fill Swalwell's Seat Until End of Term
Party leaders are urging candidates to step aside and support retired state Senator Bob Wieckowski in the June 16 special election to act as a temporary replacement through the end of the seat's current term in January.
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7 months agoActivist warns that the rise of Gavin Newsom is an ominous sign for trans people - LGBTQ Nation
Governor Newsom's social media trolling of Trump boosts his popularity among Democrats, but trans activists express concern he may sacrifice trans rights to appeal to moderate voters.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
7 months agoActivist warns that the rise of Gavin Newsom is an ominous sign for trans people - LGBTQ Nation
Governor Newsom's social media trolling of Trump boosts his popularity among Democrats, but trans activists express concern he may sacrifice trans rights to appeal to moderate voters.
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1 month agoAdvocate newsletter 3/17/26
A federal judge has blocked RFK Jr.'s dangerous changes to childhood vaccine policy. Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, a former senior CDC official featured on The Advocate's January/February cover, called the ruling "big news" and a win for science and the law.
Right-wing politics
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1 month agoLateefah Simon talks about repping Oakland in a GOP-dominated Congress
We're going to have to really be on a road to committing to the American people that when they need a doctor, they will get one. I am very much a proponent of Medicare for all. I understand from all pragmatic sensibilities that may not happen in our lifetime, but courageous Democrats need to be pushing towards care for all, for every single person in this country, regardless of their status.
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1 month agoGov. Gavin Newsom takes heat from Republicans and LGBTQ+ lawmakers during book tour
California Governor Gavin Newsom's memoir tour generates controversy over remarks perceived as racist by conservatives and criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates regarding his calls for Democratic cultural normality.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month agoGOP lawmakers want to create a statewide list of trans people based on medical information - LGBTQ Nation
Tennessee House Bill 754 would require healthcare providers to publicly report detailed personal and medical information about transgender patients, potentially violating HIPAA privacy protections and exposing residents to harassment.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months agoEducation Department says California must allow schools to forcibly out trans students - LGBTQ Nation
In a statement released by Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Wednesday, she accused CDE of "egregiously" abusing its authority by "pressuring school officials to withhold information about students' so-called 'gender transitions' from their parents." "Children do not belong to the State-they belong to families," she added. "We will use every available mechanism to hold California accountable for these practices and restore parental rights."
Education
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fromBoston.com
1 month agoSupreme Court blocks law against schools outing transgender students to their parents in California
The Supreme Court temporarily blocked California's law preventing automatic parental notification when students change pronouns or gender expression at school, siding with religious parents' free exercise claims.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month agoCantrell: Black voices need to be heard in race for California governor - San Jose Spotlight
Derek Grasty and Ramsey Robinson, excluded from mainstream California gubernatorial race coverage, represent working and Black communities' concerns through direct lived experience and critique of systemic invisibility.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month agoDarrell Issa's retirement opens Palm Springs-area House race for queer Democrats
Darrell Issa, a 22-year Republican congressman from San Diego, announced his retirement from California's 48th Congressional District, which now favors Democrats after redistricting.
California
fromAdvocate.com
1 month agoGavin Newsom criticized again for comments on trans issues
California Governor Gavin Newsom faces LGBTQ+ criticism for calling Democrats to be 'culturally normal' and reduce focus on pronouns and identity politics while defending restrictions on trans athletes in sports.
fromMission Local
1 month agoRace for Rep. Pelosi's seat goes to Chinatown where Taiwan takes stage
This is a historical moment for us, for our community to take our voice from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. I understand our pain and I understand our voices. Supervisor Connie Chan emphasized her immigrant experience arriving in Chinatown without speaking English, positioning herself as uniquely qualified to represent the community's interests in Congress.
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