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Afraid LGBT Speech Law Will Pass in California, Christian Ministry Cancels 2 Conferences There
A Christian educational organization has canceled two leadership sessions in California because a bill moving through the state Legislature would censor speech and religious freedom. California “is just about to ban Christians from giving advice about sexual ethics based on the Bible that has been followed by billions of people for thousands of years,” Summit… -
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Podcast: California Tries to Silence Social Conservatives
California state lawmakers are considering a bill that would curb speech about LGBT matters. The Daily Signal’s Jarrett Stepman joins us to discuss. Plus: Dr. Michelle Cretella, who has written for The Daily Signal, gets dozens of protesters when she goes to speak at a church about transgender issues. -
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California Considers Bill That Would Make Traditional Views on Sexuality Illegal
A new bill in California claims to protect LGBT people, but actually limits their choices, censors speech, and infringes upon religious freedom. AB 2943 would amend the California Consumer Legal Remedies Act—a consumer law that outlaws unfair and deceptive practices—by adding so-called “sexual orientation change efforts” to a list of banned practices. It would in… -
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Podcast: California Shows Progressive Policies Don’t Work
The Daily Signal’s Jarrett Stepman joins us for today’s podcast, where we talk about the changes that helped make California so liberal. Plus: We discuss some experts’ claim that daily showers aren’t healthy and Columbine High School’s day of service. -
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The Changes That Made California Become a Liberal Fiasco
Is America destined to become like California? Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey created a stir recently when he tweeted out an article calling for an end to bipartisanship and the beginning of nationwide, one-party rule—similar to the Golden State. He called it a “great read.” Great read https://t.co/O2djSQf8Qv — jack (@jack) April 6, 2018 A Twitter… -
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This California College Welcomes Propagandists for Venezuelan Socialism
A women-only college in California continues to host Venezuelan propagandists, with two government officials scheduled to speak Tuesday for the failed socialist regime. Scripps College in Claremont, California, invited Venezuelan Consul Generals Jesus Chucho Garcia and Antonio Cordero to address “coups and imperial wars,” “African solidarities,” and Venezuela’s plan to create a “new society rooted in… -
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Over 1 Million Illegal Immigrants Have California Driver’s Licenses, DMV Announces
Over 1 million illegal immigrants living in the state of California have obtained driver’s licenses, according to a Wednesday report. The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced that 1,001,000 illegal immigrants have received their driver’s licenses as of March 31, The Sacramento Bee reported. Illegal immigrants have been legally allowed to receive driver's licenses in the state after Democratic… -
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Podcast: California City Rejects Sanctuary Policies
Los Alamitos, California, is on a collision course with Sacramento over sanctuary policies. Are we about to see a legal showdown? We discuss with David Inserra, Heritage Foundation security and immigration expert. Plus: The Austin bombings appear to be over, a pro-life Democrat survives an Illinois primary, and YouTube censors gun safety videos. -
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Why This California City Voted to Defy State’s Sanctuary Law
A small California city has voted to exempt itself from a statewide sanctuary law, making it one of the few jurisdictions to formally reject the state’s resistance to President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda. City Council members in Los Alamitos, an Orange County city of about 12,000, voted 4-1 on Monday night to opt out of… -
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This Man Wants to Build 2 Houses. California Regulations Have Stonewalled Him for 20 Years.
Thomas Mahon never thought it would take 20 years to build two houses in California. But that’s exactly how long it’s taken—and his legal fight isn’t even over. His fight shows how overregulation is driving the state’s current housing crisis. And some state politicians are promising to make things worse. The upshot is that other… -
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On California Border, Trump Examines Wall Prototypes, Favors ‘See-Through’ Model
President Donald Trump examined border wall prototypes in San Diego on Tuesday, saying they would block 99 percent of illegal immigrants from entering the country. “If you don’t have a wall system, we’re not going to have a country,” said Trump, standing alongside Rodney Scott, the chief U.S. Border Patrol agent for the San Diego… -
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‘Beyond the Pale’: ICE Chief Blasts California Democrats for Attacking Immigration Agents
Thomas Homan, acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, charged leading California Democrats Monday, saying they were deliberately distorting the nature and purpose of recent immigration operations in the state. Homan singled out House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, who in February said a targeted ICE operation in Northern California was a “bigoted” attempt to “terrorize innocent… -
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California Coffee Shop Doubles Down on Refusing Service to Cops
Owners of a California coffee shop doubled down on their refusal to serve police officers, claiming cops threaten their “physical and emotional safety.” The Hasta Muerte Coffee owners refused service to a Latino police sergeant March 8 and are now defending that decision despite growing outrage, KTVU reported. The shop is a worker-owned collective with a mural… -
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Podcast: What’s Next for Trump Administration’s Legal Fight Against California
Is California or the Trump administration going to win on sanctuary areas? J. Christian Adams of the Public Interest Legal Foundation walks us through federal and state issues the case touches on, and how a case waged by President Barack Obama’s administration might have an impact. Plus: We talk about whether video games contribute to… -
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California Students Are Fighting to Keep Abortion Pills Off Their Campus
San Jose State University students are protesting a measure that may bring abortion pills to their campus after the California Senate approved a bill requiring the state’s public universities and colleges to offer abortion drugs at their health centers. “I just can’t imagine it honestly,” Spartans for Life Vice President Miriana Miranda said, according to CBS… -
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California Sues DOJ Over Funding Cuts to ‘Sanctuary States’
The state of California sued the Department of Justice Wednesday to force the release of records relating to Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ order to withhold funding from so-called sanctuary states. California is one of several sanctuary jurisdictions—but the first state—to file a lawsuit relating to Sessions’ order to tie federal grants to immigration compliance. The lawsuit demands… -
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Podcast: A California City Is Experimenting With Universal Basic Income
What will happen if people are given $6,000 a year … to do nothing? The city of Stockton in California is testing that out. Robert Rector, a senior fellow at The Heritage Foundation and welfare expert, explains what happened when five U.S. cities tried universal basic income in the ’70s. Plus: The New York Times… -
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California Bill Threatens Waiters With Jail for Providing Plastic Straws
Waiters could face criminal penalties for giving straws to customers if a recently proposed California bill goes into effect. California Assemblyman Ian Calderon, the Democratic majority leader of the state Assembly, has introduced a bill into the state’s lower House that would make it a criminal offense for restaurant employees to provide patrons with single-use… -
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We Hear You: The Schumer Shutdown, ‘Dreamers,’ 2 Marches, and California’s Tax Grab
Editor's note: The Daily Signal's readers weren't favorably impressed by the Democrat-driven government "shutdown" that barely outlasted a weekend. Nothingburger or not, it leads our roundup today. Be sure to write us at [email protected].—Ken McIntyre Dear Daily Signal: Regarding Genevieve Wood’s commentary on the government shutdown, politicians would rather have an issue than a solution…