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Understanding NJUHSD’s Sex Education Requirements Under California Law
California’s Healthy Youth Act (CHYA) is one of the most influential education mandates in the state, shaping how districts large and small, urban and rural, approach sex education.
California’s Proposition 50 Faces Federal Challenge Over Redistricting Process
California’s Prop 50 lets lawmakers redraw congressional maps. The lawsuit against Gavin Newsom alleges racial gerrymandering to create Hispanic districts, violating Equal Protection and the Voting Rights Act. Plaintiffs and DOJ say race predominated over neutral criteria in redistricting in violation of the civil rights of California residents.
Why California Must Require a Supermajority of Voters for Any Constitutional Change
California must require a two-thirds supermajority of all registered voters for any constitutional amendment to ensure broad consensus, protect fundamental rights like reproductive freedom and marriage equality, and prevent changes by slim majorities or low turnout.
Is Voter ID Coming to California?
The American Confidence in Elections Act provides for sweeping election reforms and addresses pivotal issues such as outlawing non-citizens from voting in federal elections, voter roll maintenance, banning involvement of NGOs in elections, and protecting political speech and association.
Letter of Opposition to AB 2642
“If the Legislature passes AB 2642 with the language about Nevada County, it will codify into law false statements about Nevada County citizens.”
Our Healthcare in California is at Risk
AB2200 has a jaw-dropping price tag of nearly $400 billion per year which is $100 billion more than the current $297 billion state budget in total. This astounding cost including the threat to Californians’ access to quality healthcare reveals the disconnected radical politicians who are detached from the reality of our state’s fiscal condition. We can’t just continue to put everything we want on the state credit card.
Leveraging Your Vote: Your Vote as Currency
Your vote has roughly 500 times more impact on county contests than on statewide contests.
It Is Critical That We Elect Strong Candidates Who Will Protect Our Communities
With so many bills in the legislature seeking to strip boards of local control, it is more important than ever to choose our candidates wisely.