SB 357 repeals “loitering with intent to engage in prostitution” law, which results in harassment of transwomen & women of color sex workers
"California will continue to lead by example and ensure all pregnant people have autonomy over their bodies"
The criminalization of trans children and their parents leads to increased mental health issues and even suicide
These irreversible genital reconstruction surgeries usually performed when intersex children are infants have lifelong consequences
“Dignity Health is trying to claim it’s an LGBTQ-friendly organization but when Evan needed care he was turned away because he is transgender"
SB 357 does not decriminalize soliciting or engaging in sex work. Eliminates an loitering offense for simply “appearing” to be a sex worker
Her portfolio at Education will include LGBTQ rights, sexual misconduct and racial discrimination in the nation’s K-12 schools, universities and colleges.
Having a Democratically controlled California state legislature does not guarantee passage of progressive legislation. But the shoulder-shrugging killing of a human rights bill that LGBTQ lobbying...