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Gavin Newsom
Newsom Threatens to Veto Farmworker Union Bill as He Buys $14.5M Vineyard
The bill protects farmworkers from employer retaliation and makes it easier to cast union election ballots by mail.
Newsom Vetoes Bill That Would Have Established Supervised Injection Sites
Studies have proven that supervised drug injection sites result in fewer overdose deaths in cities that implement them.
California and Maine Are Implementing Universal Meal Programs for All Children
Advocates say these historic programs will help combat food insecurity and pave the way toward greater food justice.
Newsom Announces California Is Going to Start Making Its Own Low-Cost Insulin
“In California, we know people should not go into debt to receive life-saving medication,” the governor said.
California Will Vote on Enshrining Abortion Rights in State’s Constitution
The proposal would prevent far right judges from upending abortion rights in California.
High Voter Apathy and Amped-Up Fears About Crime Shaped California Primaries
Thousands of liberal San Franciscans were persuaded by a dark money-funded recall effort emphasizing street conditions.
In Debates Over Prison Closures, Don’t Prioritize “Economic Impact” Over Lives
Towns that rely on a system that criminalizes and cages human beings need to rethink how their economies are organized.
California May Soon Face Surge of Out-of-State Abortion Patients
If Roe is overturned, then the nearest abortion provider for 2,923 percent more women would be in California.
Newsom Pledges to Amend California’s Constitution to Enshrine Abortion Rights
Lawmakers in the Golden State have also pledged to make abortion more accessible there for all U.S. residents.
Texas Abortion Law Opens Door for Vast Array of Bounty Hunter-Type Legislation
Gavin Newsom’s bid to deputize private citizens to sue gun makers is one example, but copycats may take many directions.