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There are growing concerns about the prevalence of Christian Nationalism, an ideology that seeks to establish a theocracy rooted in Christian principles. Research indicates that about one-in-three Pennsylvanians support Christian Nationalist views, which opponents argue challenge the American ideal of separation of church and state. Rachel Tabachnick, an independent researcher...
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Following the 2022 Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe vs Wade, the future of reproductive rights is in the hands of the citizens of the United States. In the November 5 elections alone, 10 referendums related to reproductive rights were put to a vote, in addition to 6 other...
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Alexei Koseff CalMatters Like many new political candidates at the time, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan first ran for the state Assembly in 2018 because she was troubled by the election of then-President Donald Trump and wanted California to fight back against his administration. Six years later, that dynamic has flipped on...
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Jeanne Kuang CalMatters Even with all the industries where Californians went on strike during last year’s “hot labor summer,” some of the most active sites of organizing in the state may well be a pair of private immigration detention centers in the Central Valley. The Mesa Verde and Golden...
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Tres iniciativas electorales propuestas que afectan a estudiantes transgénero se encuentran ahora en la etapa de recolección de firmas en California. El grupo Protect Kids California dijo que planea combinarlos para tratar de incluir una gran medida en la boleta electoral el próximo otoño. Una propuesta impediría que las...
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Three proposed ballot initiatives affecting transgender students are now in the signature-gathering stage in California. The group Protect Kids California said it is planning to combine them, to try to get one big measure on the ballot next fall. One proposal would prevent transgender girls from competing on girls’ sports...
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Alejandra Reyes-Velarde CalMatters Cuando la senadora estatal María Elena Durazo presentó un proyecto de ley en marzo para reforzar la Ley de Protección de Inquilinos de California, pidió que se redujera el tope de los aumentos de alquiler al 5%, mientras se cerraban las lagunas que los propietarios usan para desalojar a los...
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Alejandra Reyes-Velarde CalMatters When state Sen. María Elena Durazo introduced a bill in March to bolster the California Tenant Protection Act, she called for lowering the cap on rent increases to 5%, while closing loopholes landlords use to evict tenants when there’s no “just cause.” By the time her “homelessness prevention” bill moved...
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When a draft Supreme Court ruling that would overturn the constitutional right to abortion leaked Monday night, Democratic leaders in California reacted swiftly with shock, grief and fury. It didn’t take long for the personal devastation to turn political. By Wednesday morning, Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is running for...
There are growing concerns about the prevalence of Christian Nationalism, an ideology that seeks to establish a theocracy rooted in Christian principles. Research indicates that about one-in-three Pennsylvanians support Christian Nationalist views, which opponents argue challenge the American ideal of separation of church and state. Rachel Tabachnick, an independent researcher...
Following the 2022 Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe vs Wade, the future of reproductive rights is in the hands of the citizens of the United States. In the November 5 elections alone, 10 referendums related to reproductive rights were put to a vote, in addition to 6 other...
Alexei Koseff CalMatters Like many new political candidates at the time, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan first ran for the state Assembly in 2018 because she was troubled by the election of then-President Donald Trump and wanted California to fight back against his administration. Six years later, that dynamic has flipped on...
Jeanne Kuang CalMatters Even with all the industries where Californians went on strike during last year’s “hot labor summer,” some of the most active sites of organizing in the state may well be a pair of private immigration detention centers in the Central Valley. The Mesa Verde and Golden...
Tres iniciativas electorales propuestas que afectan a estudiantes transgénero se encuentran ahora en la etapa de recolección de firmas en California. El grupo Protect Kids California dijo que planea combinarlos para tratar de incluir una gran medida en la boleta electoral el próximo otoño. Una propuesta impediría que las...
Alejandra Reyes-Velarde CalMatters Cuando la senadora estatal María Elena Durazo presentó un proyecto de ley en marzo para reforzar la Ley de Protección de Inquilinos de California, pidió que se redujera el tope de los aumentos de alquiler al 5%, mientras se cerraban las lagunas que los propietarios usan para desalojar a los...
Alejandra Reyes-Velarde CalMatters When state Sen. María Elena Durazo introduced a bill in March to bolster the California Tenant Protection Act, she called for lowering the cap on rent increases to 5%, while closing loopholes landlords use to evict tenants when there’s no “just cause.” By the time her “homelessness prevention” bill moved...
When a draft Supreme Court ruling that would overturn the constitutional right to abortion leaked Monday night, Democratic leaders in California reacted swiftly with shock, grief and fury. It didn’t take long for the personal devastation to turn political. By Wednesday morning, Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is running for...