Coalition Launches Effort to Address Automated Discrimination Systems
Data Sanctuary for Abortion and Trans Health Care: 2022 in Review
In the wake of this year’s Supreme Court decision in Dobbs overruling Roe v. Wade, sheriffs and bounty hunters in anti-abortion states will try to investigate and punish abortion seekers based on their internet browsing, private messaging, and phone app location data. We can expect similar tactics from officials in states that have prohibited transgender youths from obtaining gender-affirming health care.
New California 2023 Retail Law eliminates the 'Pink Tax'
CALIFORNIA, USA — A retail law known as the “Pink Tax” law brings to light gender-based pricing for goods in California, which the author of the bill argues will support women’s economic health and hold companies accountable by eliminating the "Pink Tax" in California once and for all."
New State Laws Take Effect in 2023
Alameda County – Gov. Gavin Newsom signed hundreds of bills into law in 2022, many of them coming to fruition in the New Year. They range from abortion rights to hate crimes to climate change, workplace conditions and housing. There’s even one that makes jaywalking legal.
Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan and US Senator Padilla Host Virtual Event Highlighting New 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
CALIFORNIA — California Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan and U.S.
Contra Costa Community College District Achieves Legislation to Outreach to Underserved Populations
MARTINEZ, CA – Contra Costa Community College District (4CD) now has the opportunity to conduct outreach activities to specific traditionally underserved populations of Contra Costa County about the high quality instruction and student services offered by its colleges.