In upholding trans sports bans, the Supreme Court has once again fueled the campaign to erase and dehumanize trans people. And the way the Court wrote the decision opens the door for other efforts to eliminate trans people from public life.
Banning trans young people from playing sports is cruel and discriminatory. Trans youth in sports are tiny in number — for example, fewer than ten NCAA athletes out of 500,000 — and they’re harming no one.
Just let these young people play sports. Just leave them alone.
Trump and MAGA’s crusade to kick trans youth out of sports is part of a culture war that uses trans people as political pawns to distract from these same politicians’ failure to address the real issues harming people, such as the obscene cost of housing, health care, child care, and groceries. Instead they demonize trans people — 1% of the population — as the cause of so many of society’s ills.
The deeply organized propaganda campaign to demonize and dehumanize this tiny population is unbelievably dangerous. It leads to violence against trans people and creates an atmosphere of fear and marginalization.
To defeat MAGA’s authoritarian playbook, we have to call their treatment of trans people what it is: a cynical distraction from the real problems facing our country with deadly consequences for vulnerable people.
Trans people aren’t going anywhere. And many of us will continue to stand up and have their backs, even when it’s considered unpopular to do so.
Oh & amidst all the craziness last week (👇) let's not forget, we passed my $11B housing bond! It took me 4 years, but we got it done. This will expand housing for veterans, first-time homebuyers, farmworkers, homeless & more. A good reminder that government can still deliver.
I serve in the California State Senate with @Scott_Wiener.
Yes he pushes the envelope and yes he is a progressive legislator. His areas of focus are actually housing, transportation and affordability.
He’s a Harvard trained lawyer, who earned his undergrad degree at Duke.
He’s brilliant. Kind. And a hard worker.
These are not opinions. They are facts.
I’m sure there are people who don’t like his bills or his work, but that’s different than calling him names, and yelling at him in public where he is showing up as an elected representative.
We are a better society than that. We can disagree without being cruel. We can make counterpoints without villainizing one another.
Scott’s a good person. And he will be a thoughtful and effective member of Congress.
A huge congrats to our Democratic nominee for Governor: @XavierBecerra. He and his team ran an incredible campaign.
It’s time for Democrats to come together and unite as we take on MAGA extremist Steve Hilton and the Trump agenda. California is ready.
Congratulations to Xavier Beccera on his impressive primary election victory in the race to become California’s Governor. Mr. Becerra has had a remarkable and devoted 35 year public service career and I will be working hard to help him get elected in November! Let’s all Vote Xavier Becerra for Governor!
Are we in a position where the @AP should be calling @SteveHiltonx for the second spot and give us a free weekend?
Steyer needed to gain 110k per million on Hilton, but he’s gaining 70k per million right now, and was at 50 per million in previous batches.
As a result his hill got steeper and the runway is shorter. He now has to start hitting 121k per million, basically double his rate for the last three days.
California has spoken. Thank you for standing with us. To every volunteer who made a call, sent a text, knocked a door, or showed up when it mattered most — this victory belongs to you.
We're just getting started. On to November.
Another California Governors race poll is out. Binder is best in class for polling.
The race continues to consolidate as Becerras numbers break into new territory at 26%
Chad Bianco is dead man walking
@ccadelago I don't understand that -- if there were private polls that show this, then why don't they put them out. Obviously, there would be scrutiny of the sample, the screen, and questions. It's hard to believe that it can only be true in the shadows.
The @BerkeleyIGS poll story by @LATSeema ended with an ominous "it’s possible that two Democrats could emerge" from Pollster Mark DiCamillo.
So, what does TWINS say?
If you run with ONLY the IGS poll selected, a 7.6% chance of Dem v Dem General.
https://t.co/jG5AQb3kxg