"While Feinstein had a complicated relationship with LGBTQs over the years, we recognize her commitment to the community"
The state's powerful labor unions lobbied heavily for the legislation, which stalled but gained momentum after the COVID-19 pandemic
Right-wing media was quick with attacks and smears, especially focusing on her identity, the fact that she is a Black, LGBTQ woman
Consistent with her work in progressive politics, Butler was previously a labor leader with Service Employees International Union, SEIU
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"
The seven Republican hopefuls gathered on stage at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library's Air Force One Pavilion in Simi Valley, California
"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
