A small group of protesters clashed as AB Hernandez took the field “We need to support all athletes, and this is truly taking away from the point of the weekend, which is to celebrate athletic achievement,” said Stetler Brown, an LGBTQ+ advocate. Outside the stadium, tensions boiled over, with a 19-year-old being arrested. Police say […]
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The mother of AB Hernandez, an athlete who is set to compete in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) State Track and Field championships Friday and Saturday, is calling out President Donald Trump and others who are criticizing her daughter for being allowed to compete in girls sports. “As a mother, my heart breaks every time
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If you choose to attend, please read and respect the family’s wishes (below). You can also make a meaningful impact by donating to their travel and legal fund. Additionally, consider volunteering with or supporting your favorite LGBTQ organization(s). From the family of the athlete competing this weekend in Clovis:Come and cheer for AB during her
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Clovis Mayor Pro Tem Diane Pearce, California Assemblyman David Tangipa, Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig, Fresno County Supervisor Garry Bredefeld, and Clovis Unified Trustee Tiffany Stoker-Madsen spoke in opposition to inclusive girls’ sports. Other’s who signed on to this message: Congressman Vince Fong, Shannon Grove, Nathan Magsig, Garry Bredefeld, Drew Bessinger, Vong Mouanoutoua, Ray Appleton,
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The Justice Department has launched an investigation into whether California’s law allowing transgender student athletes in girls’ sports violates Title IX, which bans sex-based discrimination. The DOJ sent legal notices to Attorney General Rob Bonta, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), and the Jurupa Unified School District. The CIF oversees high school
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AB Hernandez, a transgender athlete from Southern California who recently won triple and long jump titles at the CIF Southern Section. Her participation has drawn national attention and criticism, including from former President Donald Trump, who posted on Truth Social calling it “NOT FAIR, AND TOTALLY DEMEANING TO WOMEN AND GIRLS.” Trump threatened to withhold
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Equality California released the following statement from Executive Director Tony Hoang in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s May Revision proposal for the 2025–2026 state budget, which would have detrimental impacts on already underserved communities: “We are deeply concerned by the Governor’s revised budget proposal, which would roll back critical support for some of California’s most
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A recent 19th News/SurveyMonkey poll conducted April 11-21 found that nearly half of Americans (49%) disapprove of politicians focusing on transgender issues, up from 43% before the November election. This sentiment is shared by a majority of Republicans (57%). The poll also indicates that Democrats and Independent voters are less likely than before the election
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House and Senate Democrats reintroduced the Equality Act, landmark legislation aimed at amending the 1964 Civil Rights Act to explicitly add federal anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ individuals. This marks the sixth time the bill has been introduced since 2015, underscoring the ongoing push by Democrats to secure these rights at the federal level. Democrats held
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Former Republican New York U.S. Representative George Santos was sentenced to 87 months, over 7 years, in federal prison on Friday, April 25, 2025. U.S. District Judge Joanna Seybert delivered the sentence in Central Islip, New York, marking a significant legal conclusion for the figure known for his numerous fabrications and fraudulent activities during and
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