"I think it would send a really strong message to our county and region for a first openly LGBTQ supervisor in Santa Cruz County"
Long considered a likely U.S. House candidate once a seat opened up, Low is widely expected to enter the 2024 race to succeed Rep. Anna Eshoo
She would have faced challenging political hurdles in a tight timeline, all while contending with her new job at a time of global crises
Newsom's office confirmed that he has picked Butler, an Out Black lesbian Democratic strategist who rose to prominence in the labor movement
“California is home to more than 500,000 fast-food workers who for decades have been fighting for higher wages and better working conditions"
The law significantly harms trans youth by denying them medically necessary care that protects their physical & psychological health
"This action builds on California’s nation-leading efforts to safeguard access to reproductive health care and remain a safe haven state"
Prior to serving as California's Superintendent of Public Instruction, Thurmond served in the State Assembly
“These measures will help protect vulnerable youth, promote acceptance, & create more supportive environments in our schools and communities"
The state would be following San Francisco in doing so, as city leaders this spring ended their similar travel restriction