Laphonza Butler, first Black lesbian senator, honors young people in first Senate speech
"Young people are demonstrating their willingness to be the force, the energy, and the face of change," she said.
January 18, 2024
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs and vetoes LGBTQ+ legislation
Here's everything you need to know about the bills, their authors, and Newsom's actions in recent weeks.
October 14, 2024
Gov. Gavin Newsom Appoints California's Highest-Ranking Trans Official
JP Petrucione will be the governor's director of digital media, one of several LGBTQ appointees named by Newsom.
February 15, 2019
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs 9 Pro-LGBTQ+ Bills Into Law
The bills deal with issues such as foster care, name and pronoun recognition, and restroom access.
September 25, 2023
Why Did California Gov. Gavin Newsom Veto Pro-LGBTQ+ Bills...Again?
The Democrat is known as a strong LGBTQ+ ally, but he objected to some aspects of the legislation.
October 10, 2023
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs new law protecting LGBTQ+ students from being outed
“I just don’t think teachers should be gender police,” Newsom said of the SAFETY Act.
December 23, 2024
Bob the Drag Queen says, 'No one should be speaking to Charlie Kirk'
The drag legend is the latest celebrity to criticize California Gov. Gavin Newsom for platforming right-wing talking points.
July 22, 2025
Gavin Newsom Compares 'Don’t Say Gay' to Attempts to Ban LGBTQ+ Teachers
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California gave a history lesson on the Briggs Initiative, which sought to ban queer teachers, to his counterpart in Florida.
July 14, 2022
California Is Now a Legal Refuge for Trans Youth Seeking Care
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law protecting trans youth and families who come from hostile states to California to receive care.
October 5, 2022
Calif. NRA Group Wants LGBT Voters to Say No to Gun Control
The NRA released a new ad targeting LGBT voters in hope they will not support anti-gun legislation proposed by California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom.
June 6, 2016
Kamala Harris's allies rip into Donald Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ disinformation
“These guys are rewriting quite literally history books. They’re going after and attacking vulnerable communities. It’s a sign of desperation," California Gov. Gavin Newsom told The Advocate before the debate.
September 11, 2024
Gavin Newsom's First Ad in Calif. Gov. Race Highlights Marriage Equality
The ad notes that as San Francisco mayor, Newsom OK'd marriage licenses for same-sex couples in February 2004.
February 13, 2018
Trump pressured Gavin Newsom over trans teen athlete. Then California changed its track championship rules
After facing threats from the president over a trans student’s inclusion in sports, the state quietly changed high school championship rules — but a transgender teen will still compete.
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May 27, 2025
California's Top Trans Official Is Out, Proud, and Loud
JP Petrucione, Gov. Gavin Newsom's director of digital media, talks about the importance of transgender visibility in a threatening time.
February 19, 2019
Illinois governor says don’t blame trans kids for losses by ‘do-nothing Democrats’ in fiery speech
The Democrat, J.B. Pritzker, took his party to task in the wake of Donald Trump's authoritarianism.
April 30, 2025
Gay California Lawmaker Joins Grindr to Campaign Against Recall
Low posted his Grindr profile on Twitter, urging Californians to vote against recalling LGBTQ+ ally Gov. Gavin Newsom.
September 2, 2021
Why transgender people are not feeling Gavin Newsom
Opinion: We have seen this song and dance before, writes Erin Reed.
August 25, 2025
California's LGBTQ+ Pardon Program Sees Little Use After Three Years
Gov. Gavin Newsom set out to pardon people convicted under anti-LGBTQ+ laws, but so far he's issued only two pardons under the program, one to a living man and the other posthumously.
March 17, 2023
Trump admin lawsuit against California seeks end to trans-inclusive sports policy
The lawsuit comes after California officials said they would not comply with the administration's demands.
July 9, 2025
Gov. Gavin Newsom faces backlash over comments he made about transgender student athletes
The California governor, once hailed as a protector of LGBTQ+ rights, premiered his podcast by interviewing and agreeing with far-right transphobe Charlie Kirk.
March 6, 2025
California Outlaws 'Stealthing,' Mandates Gender-Neutral Toy Sections
The two laws are the first of their kind in the country.
October 12, 2021