California Politics & News
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California Lawmaker Wants to Fine Stores for Labeling Clothes, Toys for Boys or Girls
If you’re wondering who’s running California, it’s the 8-year-olds. That’s where state Assemblyman Evan Low got his ridiculous idea to fine department stores that don’t create gender-neutral aisles for clothes and toys. “I was inspired to introduce this bill,” Low said, after the third-grader of one of his staffers asked, “‘Why should a store tell me…Tony Perkins -
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California Teachers Union Wants Kids to Pursue Gender Transition Without Parental Consent
Even in California, you have to be 18 to get a tattoo, 16 to drive a car, 21 to buy a gun, alcohol, or pot. But if you want to change your gender? Well, then, you just have to be 12. And your public school will be more than happy to help. Need an abortion?…Tony Perkins -
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Texas Begins Legal Fight With California Over Its Red State Travel Ban
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down California’s ban on state-funded travel to Texas and 10 other states with policies that uphold religious freedom. In a lawsuit filed Monday, Texas argues that California is imposing economic sanctions against the state, its citizens, and its businesses because Texas protects…Allison Schuster -
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A California Pastor on Engaging Community, Culture, and Political Discord
The “Bethel effect” is a term used to describe the community impact of Bethel Church in Redding, California. The congregation has gained national and international attention for its hands-on approach to serving the city. Pastor Kris Vallotton joins The Daily Signal Podcast today to explain how and why Bethel Church has chosen to love its…Virginia Allen -
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Sending Unsolicited Nudes in Texts, Online Soon Could Be Illegal in California
Californians who send unwelcome sexual images to others online without expressed invitation soon could face legal repercussions for such unwanted sexting. A proposed bill in the California Senate would make sending unsolicited, sexually explicit images via text, email, social media, or dating apps illegal. The Preventing Indecent Content Sharing Act was introduced Jan. 6 by…Virginia Aabram -
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California Now Pushing Free Health Care for Illegal Immigrant Seniors
California is at it again with a proposal to extend free health care to illegal immigrant senior citizens. Last July, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that would extend Medicaid coverage to low-income illegal immigrants 25 years old and younger. President Donald Trump, who made the border wall and stopping illegal immigration a central plank…Jarrett Stepman -
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A California Teacher’s Advice to Parents Who Want to Protect Their Kids
Schools are increasingly moving in a radical direction on sex ed, LGBT activism, and more. “When we’re talking … about the transgender issues and education, you have to realize that you can bring those subjects up in any area. It can be taught in history, it can be taught during reading time,” says Lydia Gutierrez,…Virginia Allen -
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California Farmer Fights Government Claim That Dirt Is a Pollutant
No one told Jack LaPant that he could be in violation of the Clean Water Act for farming his own land. That’s mostly because the federal law includes a clear exemption for “normal” farming activities. But it’s also because the government officials LaPant consulted didn’t view overturned dirt that has been tilled and plowed as…Kevin Mooney -
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After Pressure, California School Lets Homeschooler Play ‘Joy to the World’
The turkeys may be gone, but some liberals are back to carving up something else: free speech. Now that it’s December, the left wants to make it clear that Santa Claus isn’t the only thing coming to town—so is censorship. And Brooklyn Benzel, an eighth grade homeschooler from California, seems to be the holiday’s first target….Tony Perkins -
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What Happened to California Republicans?
From 1967 to 2019, Republicans controlled the California governorship for 31 of 52 years. So why is there currently not a single statewide Republican officeholder? California also has a Democratic governor and Democratic supermajorities in both houses of the state legislature. Only seven of California’s 53 congressional seats are held by Republicans. In 1994, then-Gov….Victor Davis Hanson -
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Here’s How Poor Land Management Is Leading to Bigger California Fires
Editor’s Note: Fire season has become extreme and destructive in California as the state has been hit with numerous infernos and now power outages. In 2018, in the wake of a massive fire in Northern California, President Donald Trump said that land management has been a contributing factor to the blazes. As Jarrett Stepman wrote…Jarrett Stepman -
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How California and Foreign Carmakers Got in Bed to Keep Crony, Obama-Era Rules
I’m old enough to remember when businesses fought overregulation because it was bad for their bottom lines. That has changed. Now, overregulation is a profit center. There is no better example of this than the ongoing effort to stop the Trump administration from rolling back the ridiculous automobile fuel economy standards issued by the Obama…Steve Milloy -
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Trump Celebrates Winning Legal Fight to Stay on California Ballot
President Donald Trump declared victory Wednesday after a judge blocked a California law keeping his name off the state’s ballot ahead of the 2020 election. Judge Morrison England Jr. officially blocked the law Tuesday afternoon, giving the president a major victory pending California's appeal. The law, passed in July, would have required any candidate running…Chris White -
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In California, the Right to Gender ‘Transition’ Is Threatening Religious Liberty
In the age of transgenderism, the right to medically transition is threatening some of the most basic freedoms we’ve known, such as religious freedom. Consider a recent case out of California, where a state appeals court ruled that a transgender man can move forward with a lawsuit suing a Catholic hospital for discrimination. In April…Nicole Russell -
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Wise Judge Blocks California Law Targeting Trump
We’re all used to seeing California throw its weight around, but its new law requiring a presidential candidate to provide five years of tax returns to be eligible to appear on a primary ballot is a new low. Now, however, a federal district court judge has blocked the state from enforcing it, at least temporarily. It’s the right decision. The law is nothing more…Hans von Spakovsky -
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If California Relies on Obama School Discipline Policy, It Will Put Students at Risk
California legislators seek to expand a law that limits a teacher’s ability to keep order in the classroom. Surveys find opposition to such loosened policies, and research demonstrates that ideas such as these may put students at risk and even limit student achievement. The provisions also dredge up painful questions about the relationship between recent…Jonathan Butcher -
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2 California Moms Sound Alarm About Lewd Sex Ed Coming to Schools
In California, thanks to the passage of a new law, there is now what’s called “comprehensive sex ed”—and it’s extremely unpleasant stuff. Today, we’ll speak to two parents from Rocklin, California, who are leading parent opposition in their community to what they consider obscene and pornographic curriculum. They’ll explain the concerning details about content that…Daniel Davis -
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California Parents Powerless Against School District’s LGBTQ Content, Emails Show
A California school district will not allow parents to opt their children out of classes containing LGBTQ content, figures, or historical references, emails show. Murrieta School District says parents have the ability to opt their children out of comprehensive sexual health, but parents are still not able to opt their children out of LGBTQ content…Mary Margaret Olohan -
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California Is Expanding Government Health Care to More Illegal Immigrants. Here’s What to Expect.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, has signed into law a measure expanding eligibility for the state Medicaid program known as Medi-Cal to extend health care benefits to more state residents, including young adult illegal immigrants. Conservatives warn the change could attract more illegal immigrants to the state and further burden a health care system…Carmel Kookogey -
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California Public Schools Promote Polyamory for Preteens
The world recently learned that the American Psychological Association promotes “polyamory,” “swinging,” and “relationship anarchy.” Its experts say it’s healthy and ethical. They’re crazy. Leftists who run our nation’s public schools love to hide behind the skirts of the American Psychological Association when it comes to crazy sex ed. So in a recent column I wondered…Cathy Ruse