Newsom's office confirmed that he has picked Butler, an Out Black lesbian Democratic strategist who rose to prominence in the labor movement
Calif. Democrat elected to U.S. Senate in 1992
“California is home to more than 500,000 fast-food workers who for decades have been fighting for higher wages and better working conditions"
"This action builds on California’s nation-leading efforts to safeguard access to reproductive health care and remain a safe haven state"
Prior to serving as California's Superintendent of Public Instruction, Thurmond served in the State Assembly
California provides instruction & support to roughly 5.9 million students in more than 1,000 districts & over 10,000 schools
“These measures will help protect vulnerable youth, promote acceptance, & create more supportive environments in our schools and communities"
"We are, as of today, suspending WGA picketing. Instead, if you are able, we encourage you to join the SAG-AFTRA picket lines this week"
There are over 110 gun deaths daily & nearly 41,000 per year in the U.S. Guns are the leading cause of death of children & adolescents
"We’re seeing BLM flags, Pride flags- we’re not anti-LGBTQ, we’re not anti-anything but a classroom is not a place for political beliefs"
