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New federal guidance administered by the U.S. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) prevents LGBTQ+ students from participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), and child nutrition programs.

Dems Push Back Against Trump Administration Denying Food Access to LGBTQ+ Children and Youth

by Stephanie September 2, 2025September 6, 2025

In early July, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, (D-CA) and U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Visible Act in order to hold the Trump administration accountable. This act requires immigration officers to display identification and bans non medical face covering during enforcement. A similar measure is under consideration in the California state legislature.

U.S. Senator Alex Padilla Addresses Impact of ICE Operations, Introduces Visible Act

by Alyssah Hall July 23, 2025July 30, 2025

Former CA Attorney General and former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has joined a growing list of candidates vying to be California next governor.

Former Health Secretary Xavier Becerra Throws His Hat in the Ring for California Governor

by BVN April 4, 2025April 4, 2025

On Wednesday, February 12, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco announced plans to enter the 2026 race for CA Governor.

Riverside’s Controversial and Bombastic Sheriff Chad Bianco Announces Bid for CA Governor

by Ellen February 13, 2025February 13, 2025

A recently signed executive order by President Donald J. Trump demands a new federal government definition of the sexes that affects the LGBTQ+ community and threatens to have a major impact on the identities of transgender people nationwide.

Trump Signs Multiple Executive Orders Threatening the Safety and Protection of Transgender Communities

by Alyssah Hall February 9, 2025February 9, 2025

Volunteers unpack and distribute donations at the DENA Relief Drive in Pasadena, California on January 17, 2025. The drive served those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.

California Bill Aims to Curb Insurance Costs by Holding Big Oil Accountable

by Aryana February 2, 2025February 2, 2025

On October 23, 2023, then EEOC Chair Charlotte A. Burrows administered the oath of office to EEOC’s new (now former) General Counsel Karla Gilbride, with Associate General Counsel Gwendolyn Young Reams attending.

America’s Black Think Tank, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, Responds to Unprecedented Removal of EEOC Commissioners

by Ellen February 2, 2025February 2, 2025

President Donald J. Trump issues an order to halt all federal aid sparking chaos and backlash.

Trump Order to Immediately Halt Federal Aid Sparks Chaos, Concern, Controversy and Confusion

by Ellen January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter passed away at his home in Plains, Georgia on Sunday, December 29, 2024.

Former President Jimmy (James Earl) Carter Dead at the Age of 100

by Ellen December 31, 2024December 31, 2024